The C&O Canal began as an early transportation roadway. Today it remains a natural and recreational treasure. Hiking and biking on the towpath is a great way to enjoy the parkland.
National Parks staff volunteer in building to assist and answer questions, snd to explain the area, start here first if you are a first time visitor to the area.
If you like history and trains stop here. Lots of information on the C & O RR. You can board a steam train for a trip to Frostburg and back. However, we thought $45 was a steep price. The trip is...
Staying at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Cumberland, MD put us right next to the C&O Canal towpath (the Park) and leads right to the train depot and museum. A five minute walk and we were there.
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