Cushwa Basin and Warehouse view from towpath
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

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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

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