Hancock, MD - Sharpsburg

April 1, 2015
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Georgetown, MD
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Brunswick, MD
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Harpers Ferry & Bolivar, WV
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Sharpsburg, MD
Williamsport, MD
Hancock, MD
Paw Paw Tunnel
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Little Orleans, MD
Paw Paw, WV
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The C&O Canal Trust, as the
official nonprofit partner of
the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
National Historical Park,
works in partnership with the
National Park Service and local
communities to raise funds to preserve the Park
for future generations and to broaden support
through programs that highlight the Park’s
historical, natural and cultural heritage and
recreational opportunities.
The Canal Towns Partnership
is an economic and community
development program along the
C&O Canal NHP. It is designed
to assist the communities along
the C&O Canal NHP to reap the
multiple benefits of trail-based tourism and
recreation. The program encourages an active
lifestyle for residents and visitors alike.
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Hancock, MD
Cumberland, MD
We make an easy getaway. Stay in a quaint B&B, sample
our eclectic menus, and stroll our historic brick sidewalks.
Adventurers flock to the trails, lakes, rivers, and cliffs of
Mountain Maryland. Get outside and make memories that
last forever! CI.Cumberland.MD.us
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Inn on Decatur 301.722.4887
9 Decatur Guesthouse & Hostel
301.722.4887
The Bruce House Inn 866.777.8181
Cumberland Inn & Spa 240.362.7111
Fairfield Inn & Suites 301.722.0340
Ramada Inn 301.724.8800
Rocky Gap Casino & Resort
301.784.8400
YMCA Camping 301.777.9622
FOOD & DRINK (Cumberland Area)
Harrigan’s Restaurant & Lounge
301.724.8800
Hartley’s Pizza 301.759.3095
Harvest 301.759.9030
Hong Kong Chinese 301.777.5555
JJ’s & Sons Pizzeria 301.777.3994
Joe’s Viaduct Restaurant 301.777.7500
Kline’s Restaurant 301.777.5010
Lindy’s Restaurant 301.777.3399
M&M Bake Shop 301.722.2660
Mezzo’s 301.777.7750
Niner’s Canal Pub 301.777.1121
Oscar’s Restaurant 301.724.7827
Patrick’s Pub 301.722.1007
Puccini Restaurant 301.777.7822
Pyzano’s Pizzeria 301.724.0244
Queen City Creamery 240.979.4125
Ristorante Ottaviani 301.722.0052
Sammy’s Restaurant 240.362.7113
Shooters Bar & Grille 301.729.1637
The Culinaire Café 301.784.5413
The Tea Cupboard 301.777.7721
Uncle Kack’s Pizzeria & Pub
301.724.1110
Woodchux LLC 301.759.2999
FOOD & DRINK (Oldtown)
Schoolhouse Kitchen 301.478.5189
FOOD & DRINK (Little Orleans)
Bills Place 301.478.2701
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Oldtown, MD
Cumberland, MD
Appel’s Bar & Grill 301.722.1971
Baltimore Street Grill 301.724.1711
Café Mark & Jennifer’s Desserts
301.759.0276
Caporale’s Bakery Inc. 301.722.7755
Chopsticks Chinese Restaurant
301.724.1082
City Lights 301.722.9800
The Crabby Pig 301.724.7472
Curtis’ Coney Island Famous
Wieners 301.759.9707
Eastern Dragon Buffet 301.777.8801
El Jinete Mexican Restaurant
301.777.0847
European Desserts & More
301.777.0404
Geatz’s Restaurant 301.724.2223
Gianni’s Pizza & Wings 301.722.0840
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Shepherdstown, WV
Mile 76.5 (1.3 miles up Snyder’s Landing)
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Photo: Sam Judge
Hancock is one of the oldest settlements in Western
Maryland, The town was named after Edward Joseph
Hancock, Jr. who was considered a hero in the American
Revolution who fought alongside General George
Washington. Hancock is the site of one of the earliest
Civil War Battles and where the Union forces repulsed
Stonewall Jackson’s attack from across the Potomac. Visit
our Museum and Visitors center to learn about our Civil
War history, the orchard industry, the Sidling Hill Geology
Exhibit and more. TownofHancock.org
ACCOMMODATIONS
1828 Trail Inn B & B 301.678.7227
America’s Best Value Inn 301.678.6180
Happy Hills Campground
301.678.7760
Hilltop Inn Motel 301.678.7351
Little Orleans Lodge B & B
301.478.2102
Riverrun B&B 301.678.6150
Super 8 Motel 301.678.6101
C & O Bicycle – Bunk House
301.678.6665
Joseph Hancock Jr. Park 301.678.5622
FOOD & DRINK
Hardees 301.678.6307
Little Sandy’s Restaurant 301.678.7111
Park N’ Dine Restaurant 301.678.5242
Pittmans Market 301.678.6200
Pizza Hut 301.678.7226
Potomac River Grill 301.678.6100
Sav A Lot Grocery 301.678.7612
Sheetz 301.678.6393
Shive’s Pizza Shop 301.678.5272
Subway 301.678.6193
Triangle Restaurant and Bar
301.678.6175
Weaver’s Restaurant and Bakery
301.678.6346
SERVICES
AC & T Convenience Store
301.678.7327
Blue Goose Fruit Market & Bakery
301.678.5050
Buddy Lou’s Restaurant
301.678.6460
C & O Bicycle – Supplies & Repairs
301.678.6665
Hancock Visitor Center & Museum
301.678.6236
D & P Coin Op Laundry
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Sharpsburg, MD
Williamsport, MD
Town of Williamsport MD welcomes visitors, bicyclists
and hikers from the C&O Canal towpath! Williamsport is
the only place on the C&O Canal where examples of
major canal structures can be viewed within a half-mile
stretch, from the Conococheague Aqueduct to a half-mile
re-watered section of canal that leads through the Cushwa
Turning Basin, under the only Railroad Lift Bridge as well
as the only Bollman Iron Truss bridge on the C&O Canal
and continues to Lock House 44 and the adjacent working
lock. From the Towpath follow the bike lanes to explore
Williamsport’s history! WilliamsportMD.gov
ACCOMMODATIONS
Elmwood Farm Bed & Breakfast
240.707.0772
Candle Light Inn Bed & Breakfast
301.223.7376
Red Roof Inn 301.582.3500
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp
& Resort 301.223.7117
FOOD & DRINK
Desert Rose Café & Sweet Shoppe
301.223.6400
Subway 240.366.8236
China 88 301.223.2882
Marco’s NY Pizza 301.223.8820
McDonalds 301.223.9011
Sheetz 301.223.6161
Tony’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant
301.223.6266
Waffle House 301.223.5630
Third Base Tavern 301.223.8274
McGee’s Tavern 301.223.1910
Moose Club of Williamsport
301.223.7072
SERVICES
A Touch of Country 301.223.1899
The Briar Patch 301.223.4599
Odyssey Pewter, Jewelry & Gifts
301.223.8900
Rosemary’s Florist & Gifts
301.223.7576
River City Cycles 301.223.6733
4.Star Athletic Complex 301.223.6116
Leiter’s Fine Catering 301.223.7070
Castles Liquors 301.223.7887
Dollar General 240.366.1958
Back to Media 301.223.4300
Williamsport Yarn Closet, LLC
240.625.2944
POINTS OF INTEREST
Cushwa Basin Visitor Center on the
Potomac River 301.582.0813
Williamsport Town Hall Welcome &
Art Gallery (open Mon. - Fri. 9a.m. - 3p.m.)
301.223.7711
Williamsport Memorial Library
301.223.7027
Town Museum of Williamsport
lower level Springfield Farm Barn
(open Sun. 1p.m. - 4p.m.) 301.223.5854
Zelda’s Boutique 301.992.3989
Candle Creek Primitives 301.582.8878
Welcome to Sharpsburg! A short 1.3 mile hike or bicycle
trek up Snyder’s Landing Road will put you in the historic
town of Sharpsburg, the oldest town in Washington County
and home of the Antietam National Battlefield.
SharpsburgMD.com
ACCOMMODATIONS
Antietam Guesthouse 301.992.9767
Inn at Antietam 301.432.6601
Jacob Rohrbach Inn 877.839.4242
Mary Hill House (Guesthouse) 301.432.7984
Battleview Market and Convenience Store 301.432.2676
Burkholder’s Bakery 301.432.2292
Captain Benders Tavern 301.432.5813
GeGe’s Place 301.432.1150
Nutter’s Ice Cream 301.432.5809
Pete’s Tavern 301.432.2591
POINTS OF INTEREST
Antietam National Battlefield Located 1.1 miles from Town limits
Tolson’s Chapel Located on East High Street
The Great “Big” Spring Located in Big Spring Alley, behind E Main St
Old Slave Block Located in front of the BP Station on E Main St
ACCOMMODATIONS
FOOD & DRINK
Angler’s Inn B&B 304.535.1239
Between the Rivers B&B 304.582.3786
Camp Hill B&B 304.535.2657
Jackson Rose B&B 304.535.1528
Laurel Lodge B&B 304.535.2886
Ledge House B&B 877.468.4236
Stonehouse B&B 410.279.4988
West Ridge Hollow B&B 301.639.9095
Teahorse B&B/Hostel 304.535.6848
Town’s Inn 304.932.0677
Econolodge 304.535.6391
Quality Inn Conference Center
304.535.6302
Harpers Ferry KOA Campground
301.535.6895
Harpers Ferry Campground
800.326.7238
Adventure Inn 304.535.2663
Harpers Ferry Vacation Rentals
877.468.4236
Battlefields Inn 304.671.7102
Peggy Dye House 301.606.0539
Two Rivers Guest House 703.727.2907
Mountainside Lodge 240.372.0499
Anvil Restaurant 304.535.2582
Canal House Café 304.535.2880
Cannonball Deli 304.535.1762
Coach House Grill 304.535.1257
Coffee Mill 304.535.1257
Country Café 304.535.2327
Hannah’s Train Depot 304.535.1333
Mena’s Pizzeria & Italian 304.535.6362
Potomac Grille 304.535.1900
Private Quinn’s Pub 304.535.2322
Scoops Ice Cream 304.535.6654
Swiss Miss 304.535.2198
The Town’s Inn 304.535.1860
Upstairs Downstairs Sandwich Shop
304.535.6394
Village Shop 304.535.6911
SERVICES
The Outfitter at Harpers Ferry
304.535.2087
Three Points Cycle - emergency
bike repair, by appointment only
301.834.7199
Shepherdstown welcomes all recreational tourists off of
the C&O Canal NHP towpath. The ramp from Lock 38 takes
you up across the James Rumsey Bridge into one of the
most historic towns in our region. With restaurants to
welcome cyclists and hikers, museums, live music events,
fests, family restaurants, an iconic public library, retail
shops filled with crafts, clothing, recreational supplies
and more. Spend a few hours, book a weekend stay and
always plan to return. Shepherdstown.info
ACCOMMODATIONS
Bavarian Inn 304.876.2551
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center 304.876.7000
Comfort Inn 304.876.3160
Thomas Shepherd Inn 304.876.3715
Inn a Moler’s Crossroads 304.876.8215
Perchasta Farm 304.876.3231
Bistro 112 304.876.8477
Domestic 304.876.1030
Murphy’s Snack Shack 304.876.1223
The Press Room 304.876.8777
Pressed Flour 304.224.8951
Shaharazade’s Restaurant 304.876.8100
Betty’s Restaurant 304.876.6080
Blue Moon Café’ 304.876.1920
Devonshire Arms Café’ & Pub 304.876.9277
Shepherdstown Sweet Shop 304.876.2432
SERVICES
Pedal & Paddle 304.876.3000
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Harpers FerrYBolivAr,WV
Harpers Ferry and Bolivar welcome bicyclists and
hikers from the C&O Canal towpath! Come over the
bridge to find lodging, shops and many places to eat,
as well as to see ongoing exhibits at the Harpers Ferry
National Historical Park! HistoricHarpersFerry.com
Shepherdstown, WV
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Photo: Terry Tabb
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Brunswick, MD
Point of Rocks, MD
Discover historic downtown Brunswick, a scenic railroad
city along the Potomac River and the C&O Canal towpath.
Visit downtown Brunswick’s quaint shops and eateries and
enjoy the Brunswick Heritage Museum with its over 1700
feet of HO gauge train display. VisitBrunswickMD.com
ACCOMMODATIONS
Brunswick Family Campground 301.695.5177
Oak Tree Inn and Penny’s Diner 240.344.9009
FOOD & DRINK
A Better Choice Bakery 301.969.0341
Agape Cake Bakery & Café 703.910.2253
Beans in the Belfry 301.834.7178
Coach’s of Brunswick 301.834.6850
Domino’s 301.834.3000
King’s Pizza 301.834.9999
New China Restaurant 301.834.8888
Potomac Street Grill 301.969.0548
Railroaders Coffee & Tea 301.969.0830
Roy Rogers Restaurant 301.834.8022
Subway 301.834.7940
Wing’n Pizza Shack 301.834.5555
POINTS OF INTEREST
Brunswick Heritage Museum and Gift Shop (Fri.-Sun.) 301.834.7100
C&O Canal NHP Brunswick Visitor Center (Thurs.-Sun.) 301.834.7100
SERVICES
River and Trail Outfitters 301.834.9950
Three Points Cycle 301.834.7199
Brunswick Hardware & Sporting Goods 301.834.9207
The Point of Rocks (Baltimore & Ohio) Railroad Station
(c.1876) is one of the most photographed train stations in
the nation.
Point of Rocks is still a small country town and continues to
serve as a convenient travel crossroads location, boasting a
peaceful setting along the Potomac River in the shadow of
Catoctin Mountain.
Nearby attractions include the Point of Rocks Train Station,
a boat ramp, and historic canal structures such as a pivot
bridge, lock houses and the Catoctin Aqueduct. In late
September each year, the community celebrates its annual
Art at the Point Festival, which showcases art, music and
children activities, and features running events along
the canal. PointOfRocks.org
FOOD & DRINK
Aroma House Pizza 301.874.8100
Deli on the Rocks 301.810.5782
One Stop Deli and Gas 301.874.2691
Rocky Point Creamery 301.874.5005