C&O Canal Towpath

Name: C&O Canal Towpath
Address: 13 Canal St, Cumberland, MD, 21502, US
Telephone: 301-722-8226

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. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site.

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Location

13 Canal St

Cumberland, MD
21502

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Contact

Local Phone: 301-722-8226
US Toll Free: 301-722-8226

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Western Maryland

October 21, 2021

TravelingJohnB80

Cool place to hang out and relax

Great place to hang out and relax or take a walk. There is a playground that my toddlers enjoyed playing on. There are also shops/restaurants to enjoy and a replica of a canal boat.

July 05, 2021

Thomas-GenevieveH

More than a museum

This location marks the end of the C&O canal towpath. Extending from DC for 184.5 miles, this spot is it. The museum located at this site (closed due to COVID) has accompanying outdoor info...

August 25, 2020

Gene R J

Historical center of Old Cumberland, MD.

Near the downtown exit of the freeway, we parked in a coin lot to the east of Parkview Liquor Store, under the freeway, and walked 1 block east to George Washington's HDQ. The small log house built...