20-60 MinutesFee applies
Explore the C&O Canal Williamsport Visitors Center
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Visit the Williamsport Visitor Center at Cushwa Basin for information about the Canal and the surrounding area, sites including an aqueduct, rail lift-bridge, lockhouse, and operable locks.
Explore the historic Cushwa Warehouse
Tags
Self-Guided Tours - WalkingAmerican RevolutionAnimalsBirdsFishTortoises and TurtlesArchitecture and BuildingArtsPhotographyBurial, Cemetery and GravesiteTradeDamsEngineeringFarming and AgricultureImmigrationIndustryFactoriesMillsMiningMilitaryInfantry and MilitiaRiver and RiparianTrailsTransportationBridgesCanalsTunnelsWars and ConflictsCivil WarColonial/European Contact ConflictsFrench and Indian WarWomen's HistoryCO CanalChesapeake and Ohio CanaltowpathCanalmarylandwashingtonhistorical parkmulesindustrial historyCushwaCushwa BasinaqueductConococheagueriverbrick factorytrolleyBO RailroadwilliamsportCoalbrickarchitecturewater travel
Visitor Photos
No visitor photos yet
Details
Duration
20-60 Minutes
Duration Details
Duration will vary depending on how long you spend looking at the video, exhibits, displays, etc. Allow for approximately 20 minutes to an hour.
Fees
Everything at the Williamsport Visitors Center is free, including the seasonal boat tours.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
The main room of the Visitor Center is wheelchair accessible, though the parking lot area is unpaved gravel. The back of the warehouse is currently not wheelchair accessible. Videos are either silent, or have closed captioning.
Pets
Yes — Pets are allowed on leash in the area surrounding the visitor center, however, only service animals are permitted inside the buildings.
Reservations
No — No reservations required, but you may want to confirm the visitor center is open the day of your visit.
Age Info
All ages, but minors must be with an adult parent or guardian
Location
Williamsport Visitor Center, 205 West Potomac Street, Williamsport, MD