Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Washington D.C.

Name: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#166 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is located in the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland. The park was established in 1961 as a National Monument by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to preserve the neglected remains of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and many of its original structures. The canal and towpath trail extends along the Potomac River from Georgetown, Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, Maryland, a distance of 184.5 miles. In 2013, the path was designated as the first section of U.S. Bicycle Route 50. ()

Area: 30.6 mi²Visitors per year: 3.94 mil.Coordinates: 38°53'59"N, 77°3'28"W

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Northwest Washington (Georgetown)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Washington Harbour, Georgetown Park, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Old Stone House.

~960 ftNW
Sailing, Historic walking areas, Marina
Washington Harbour, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Washington Harbour is a premier destination in the heart of Washington D.C., known for its vibrant marina and waterfront experience. Nestled along the scenic Potomac River in the historic Georgetown neighborhood, Washington Harbour offers visitors and residents alike...
0.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Georgetown Park, Arlington
12 min walk • Georgetown Park is a mixed use shopping mall and condominium complex in the Georgetown historic district of Washington, D.C. The Shops at Georgetown Park are located at 3222 M Street, NW.
~1850 ftSE
Renowned performing arts arena
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is the United States National Cultural Center, located on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. It was named in 1964 as a memorial to assassinated President John F. Kennedy.
0.4 miN
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Old Stone House, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The Old Stone House is the oldest unchanged building in Washington, D.C. United States. The house is also Washington's last pre-revolutionary colonial building on its original foundation.
0.4 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Blues Alley, Arlington
11 min walk • Blues Alley, founded in 1965, is a jazz nightclub in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
0.5 miNE
Street, Park
Washington Circle, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Washington Circle is a traffic circle in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. United States.
0.4 miNW
Park
Georgetown Waterfront Park, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The Georgetown Waterfront Park is a national park completed in Washington, DC in the fall of 2011. Part of the Georgetown Historic District, the park stretches along the banks of the Potomac River from 31st Street, NW to the Key Bridge.
0.4 miNE
Monuments and statues
American Revolution Statuary, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • American Revolution Statuary is a group of fourteen statues in Washington, D.C. listed with the National Register of Historic Places.
~1870 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church is a Catholic parish church located at 2436 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. in the United States. The parish was founded on August 4, 1867, and the first church building consecrated and used for worship on December 27, 1868.
0.6 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lisner Auditorium, Washington D.C.
15 min walk • Lisner Auditorium is a performance venue sited on the Foggy Bottom campus of The George Washington University, at 730 21st Street Northwest, Washington, D.C.
~1600 ftN
Bridge
L Street Bridge, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The L Street Bridge is a bridge carrying the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway over Rock Creek in Washington, D.C. It is the most downstream of three bridges where the Parkway switches from one side of the river to the other, the others being the bridge near P Street and the Shoreham Hill Bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park?

Nearby attractions include Tidewater Lock, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Washington Harbour, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), K Street Bridge, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Rock Creek, Washington D.C. (6 min walk).

How to get to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park:

Metro

Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (11 min walk)
Rosslyn • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (20 min walk)

Bus

21st St & F St Northwest (16 min walk)
FlixBus Rosslyn • Lines: 2601 (19 min walk)