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See. C&O Canal Experience the 184.5-mile towpath trail by bike or on foot, spotting blue herons and turtles.

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Stay. Bavarian Inn↗ A beloved fixture in Shepherdstown for nearly 50 years, offering German cuisine and Potomac River views. Greystone Manor↗ The original 1930 private residence that became the Bavarian Inn in 1962. Four Fillies Lodge A collection of whimsical cabins, glamping pods, and a safari treehouse across 100 acres near the Virginia border.

National GeographicAug 14, 2026

This National Park Will Let You Spend the Night in a 200-Year-Old Lockhouse

Hugging the Potomac from D.C. to the Appalachian foothills, the C&O Canal is best experienced by bicycle and capped off with a night in a historic lockhouse.

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  • O’Hurley’s General StoreMarket100-year-old store with weekly old-time music circles
  • Alma BeaRestaurantAppalachian bistro led by a James Beard-nominated chef
  • Elsewhere
  • C&O CanalTrailWashington, United States184.5-mile towpath trail from D.C. to Cumberland, Maryland
  • Potomac RiverSightWashington, United Stateswater-powered commerce channel dreamed of in the 1770s
  • Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical ParkParkWashington, United States150-mile towpath trail from Georgetown to the Ohio River
  • Great Allegheny PassageTrailWashington, United Statesbike trail that picks up where the C&O towpath ends
  • Wheelzup AdventuresPlaceCumberland, United Statesbike outfitter located along the towpath in Cumberland
  • Locals Farm MarketRestaurantPoolesville, United Statesoffers a mouthwatering lunch in Poolesville
  • Brunswick Heritage MuseumMuseumBrunswick, United Statesfeatures an impressive model railroad floor
  • Railroad View ParkParkBrunswick, United Statestwo-story observation deck where B&O workers once overlooked the train yard
  • Beans in the BelfryCaféBrunswick, United Statesoffers live music
  • AntietamSightSharpsburg, United Statessite of one of the Civil War’s bloodiest battles
  • Cushwa BasinSightWilliamsport, United Statesspot canal infrastructure like a lockhouse and turning basin
  • Paw Paw TunnelSightPaw Paw, United Stateshalf-mile-long, nearly pitch-black tunnel to walk bicycles through
  • DelFestFestivalCumberland, United Stateslongstanding bluegrass festival in Cumberland
  • The Wills HotelHotelCumberland, United States20-room boutique stay on Baltimore Street
  • Canal Quarters ProgramPlaceWashington, United Stateshistoric lockhouses available for overnight stays
  • Lockhouse 22HotelWashington, United Statesnicknamed 'Pennyfield', evokes the canal's earliest days
  • Swains LockHotelWashington, United StatesLockhouse 21, reflects a modern take on the 1920s
  • Lockhouse 6HotelWashington, United Statesaka 'Brookmont', styled like the 1950s
  • Lockhouse 49HotelWashington, United Stateshas 'half amenities' like an outdoor water pump
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Atlas ObscuraAug 3

Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown, West Virginia

After nearly 50 years, the Bavarian Inn has become a beloved fixture in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. In the spring of 1977, the Munich-born chef Erwin Asam and his English wife, Carol, from Sheffield, purchased the former Greystone Manor. They had previously run the Piccadilly Restaurant in the capital, but hoped to open something smaller and more personal: a restaurant serving food from Erwin…

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Atlas ObscuraAug 3

8 Storybook Stays in West Virginia

With lush forests, dramatic waterfalls, and unparalleled mountain vistas, West Virginia rewards those who make the time to take in the views—with no shortage of accommodations designed to help visitors do just that. Across the state’s small towns and mountain valleys, these lodgings turn an overnight stop into the heart of the journey. Bunk down in whimsical cabins and treetop hideaways, pitch…

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  • Bavarian InnHotelAward-winning international cuisine is served amid the mansion…
  • Elsewhere
  • Blackwater Falls State ParkSightDavis, United StatesPark entrance near the motel.
  • Four Fillies LodgeHotelMonroe County, United StatesOffers cabins, pods, wagons, and a treehouse.
  • Fourth Moon CampPlaceSeneca Rocks, United StatesPrivate campground near Seneca Rocks, offers primitive sites.
  • Schoolhouse HotelHotelWhite Sulphur Springs, United StatesBoutique rooms inspired by classroom subjects.
  • Billy Motel & BarBarDavis, United StatesStylish mountain-town gathering place with a lively bar.
  • Country Road CabinsHotelHico, United StatesOffers treehouses, yurts, domes, and Airstreams.
  • Holly Rock TreehouseHotelHico, United StatesReached by a 37-foot canopy bridge, has a hot tub.
  • New River Gorge BridgeSightHico, United StatesProperty is minutes away from the bridge.
  • Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation RentalsHotelFayetteville, United StatesIndividually designed flats in a historic building.
  • General Lewis InnHotelLewisburg, United StatesHistoric inn with individually decorated rooms and farm-to-table restaurant.
  • Thistle LoungeRestaurantLewisburg, United StatesAtmospheric lounge at the General Lewis Inn.
  • The Town's InnHotelHarpers Ferry, United StatesOur goal at the Town’s Inn (“the Inn”) is to serve individuals, couples, families, and other groups who want to savor…
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