Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center - Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, Near Potomac, Maryland

Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center - Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park does not offer reservations through Recreation.gov. Please take a look at the area details below for more information about visiting this location. Enjoy your visit!

Overview

The Great Falls Tavern originally functioned as one of the many lockhouses along the canal and serviced thousands of boats that passed through Lock 20 on the way to and from Cumberland, MD and Georgetown in Washington, DC. Today the Great Falls Tavern remains a hub of activity as it acts as one of C&O Canal National Historical Park's visitor centers. Here, visitors can get information about the park's programs, hiking trails, and history. Please check with the park directly for hours and other information.

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