Shepherdstown

The oldest town in West Virginia, Shepherdstown pre-dates the Revolutionary War. It is a quaint town filled with artisanal shops and eateries and is home to Shepherd University, which adds […]

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

The town of Harpers Ferry, wedged below high ridgelines and tightly packed on a small point of land at the confluence of the Potomac and the Shenandoah, is rich in […]

Harpers Ferry & Bolivar

Harpers Ferry is located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers where Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia meet. This junction of two rivers made it a natural site […]

Brunswick

The Brunswick area was once home to the Susquehanna Native Americans. Because of the eel fishing in the Potomac River at that time, the area was named Eel Town or […]

Point of Rocks

Point of Rocks, 14 miles south of Frederick, Maryland, has for centuries been at transportation crossroads, starting with the Native Americans who used the area for major river crossings, lodging, […]

Poolesville

Poolesville, a town of 6,000 people in western Montgomery County, Maryland, is a worthwhile diversion for Canal travelers. From the towpath, it can be accessed via 5-mile rides on Whites […]

Leesburg

The picturesque town of Leesburg lies across the Potomac River from the Canal in Virginia. White’s Ferry, at milepost 35.5, used to transport cars, bikes and people to within a […]