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The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is an exciting park to visit. There are 184.5 miles of towpath and numerous miles of hiking trails to explore.
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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.
Last Updated: February 28, 2008 at 17:05 EST