C&O landmark tunnel cutting through 3,118 feet of solid rock. This was a major engineering feat when it was built in 1855. Includes towpath, park, picnic facilities.
Location:
US 51, Cumberland Maryland 21502
Telephone
Toll Free: 301-722-8226
Other History nearby:
(Cumberland) Bell Tower Building
(Berkeley Springs) Berkeley Castle
(Cumberland) C&O Canal Paw Paw Tunnel
(Cumberland) George Washington's Headquarters
(Gerrardstown) Gerrard House
(Winchester) Glen Burnie Historic House and Gardens
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01/09 Coming to The Cumberland area
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
The Big Tap-In Real Craft Beer Festival Boardman OH April20 The biggest craft beer fest between Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival West Friendship MD May4-5 A fun-filled weekend of live animals, crafts and supplies, entertainment and more.
Bethesda Fine Arts Festival Bethesda MD May11-12 Delight in fine art created by 130 of nation's best artists, live entertainment and Bethesda restaurants.
West Virginia Strawberry Festival Buckhannon WV May15-19 The Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to promote the strawberry harvest. Enthusiastic volunteers provide good, family style entertainment that offers exciting educational and cultural events for everyone.
Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Harrisonburg VA June9-16 The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is a week-long summer music festival devoted to promoting an appreciation and understanding of the music of Bach and a featured composer, country, era or people.
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