Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potomac River as coal, lumber, and agricultural products floated down the waterway to market. Today it endures as a pathway for discovering historical, natural, and recreational treasures.
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Surprise him with a chocolate and beer pairing or indulge her with a romantic spa getaway. Escape to a quiet cottage by the Chesapeake or a Western Maryland mountain cabin or fall in love all over again over a candlelit meal prepared by a celebrity chef. Valentine’s Day is in the heart of FeBREWary, visit our craft beer lover’s events page to find the perfect craft beer retreat, set out to explore a Maryland Wine[...]
Learn of Maryland's history, nature, culture and more while enjoying one of these biking trips. Imagine riding through a picturesque town on main streets lined with shops, or pedaling on a trail beneath a canopy of towering maple and oak trees. No matter your interest or skill level, Maryland has a bike route for you. Bike Tours for History Buffs Head to Washington County for a hilly 21-mile ride on the Antietam Battlefield tour. Begin[...]
Concern for protecting rural landscape in the county resulted in the establishment of the Agricultural Reserve. This unique area of contiguous farmland ensures that 70,000 acres within the Ag Reserve is protected through permanent easements that restrict residential, industrial and commercial development; 558 farms remain viable in a county with great development pressure. The presence of two fox hunts in Montgomery County, The Potomac Hunt and Goshen Hounds, are active from August to March.. Potomac[...]
Surrounded by mature sycamores, is a fully modern stone house with a covered porch and access to Georgetown, the feeder canal, and the Capital Crescent Trail.
Experience history in this restored lockhouse, furnished to reflect the 1930’s along the canal.
POINT OF ROCKS TO FREDERICK Including US 15, US 340, MD 355, & US 15 POINT OF ROCKS achieved national recognition in 1830 when the B&O Railroad and C&O Canal fought over the right-of-way between Catoctin Mountain and the Potomac River. The railroad finally tunneled through the mountain in 1867. The byway intersects with the C&O Canal Scenic Byway here at its midpoint. The C & O NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK is the perfect spot for[...]
When you shop along Maryland’s Main Streets, you’re supporting local businesses and the historic properties they steward. If window shopping by foot, dining at new spots, antiquing and collecting art sounds like a great day out, you’ll absolutely adore these Main Street destinations. Shop the Shore in Berlin’s Unique Stores With a population of about 4,900, Berlin is small but packs a lot of charm. This Eastern Shore gem, known for its great jewelry, gift[...]