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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Things To Do
 

 

Backpacking
Bird Watching
Boating & Kayaking

Camping
Canal Quarters
Climbing
Cross Country Skiing
Fishing
Hiking & Biking
Horseback Riding

Interpretive Programs
Nature Walks
Wildlife Viewing
Winter Activities
Historic photo of C&O canal boat circa 1910.
Public canal boat rides.
Take a trip back in time!
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Historic photo of C&O canal boat circa 1910.
Private canal boat rides.
Can I rent a canal boat for special events?
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Photo Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center.
Visitor Center location and hours.
Where can you gain more knowledge about the C&O Canal?
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Photo of former Georgetown Flour Mill.  

Did You Know?
The C&O Canal begins in Georgetown. The canal made extra money by selling water to numerous factories in Georgetown to power water driven machinery such as water wheels, etc. Many factories were located next to canal property.

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Last Updated: April 08, 2009 at 10:19 EST