Historic lockhouses along Maryland canal now offer overnight stays for guests
Guests can sleep in historic lock-keeper houses along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal in Maryland.
Location and history of the trail
The towpath runs beside the waterway and parallel to the Potomac River. This recreational trail stretches for 184.5 miles from Washington DC into Maryland. The stone structure visited was once one of 57 lockhouses used by keepers.
Current use of the historic buildings
Today these cottages serve as accommodation for visitors seeking a unique experience. Travelers can hike or bike past riverfront undergrowth and long-abandoned locks overgrown with vines. The journey begins in Georgetown before moving deeper into the wilds of Maryland.
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