In the Area

Brunswick Heritage Museum

Depicting the history of the railroad and its significance for Brunswick. Also Exhibits of C&O Canal history.

A train lover’s paradise with a large model train layout on the third floor and museum shop.

Antiquing and Shopping

Visit the local antique stores and other businesses on Potomac Street and at the Circle and shop for furnishings, books, artifacts, collectibles, clothes, trinkets and valuables from days gone by.

Brunswick is located at mile 55 of the towpath that runs along the C&O Canal starting in Cumberland, MD and winding its way to Washington DC. Walking or biking along this historic trail is enjoyable at any season.

Get your C&O Canal Towpath companion app for iphone and always know where you are and what’s ahead. Includes eating spots off the path.

Bicycle Rentals from downtown Brunswick by River & Trail

http://www.rivertrail.com/bike-rental-c-o.php

Potomac River

Accessible from the C&O Canal Towpath and the Brunswick campground for boating, tubing and fishing. http://www.brunswickmd.gov/campground/

Check out nearby outfitters who offer rafting, tubing, canoeing including overnight packages, and “team building” adventures.

River and Trail, Knoxville, MD 301 695 5177; 888.i.go.play

River & Trail offers guided whitewater rafting, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, climbing, cycling & hiking trips in the historic, Harpers Ferry area. River trips & lessons take place in Maryland, Virginia, & West Virginia on the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers and Antietam Creek.

River Ride rs, Harpers Ferry, WV 800 326 7238. white water rafting, tubing, Zip Line Canopy Tours, Aerial Adventure Parks, kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddle boards, mountain biking, and fishing adventures on the beautiful Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers (class I-III). In Harpers Ferry, West Virginia; where Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia come together.

Appalachian Trail

Just minutes away you can access the Appalachian Trail and hike on a portion of this longest hiking trail reaching from the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee to the forests of Maine. The area offers several river overlooks.

Brunswick Family Campground

Brunswick Family Campground is on a secluded stretch of land between the Potomac River and the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Frederick County, Maryland. The Canal’s scenic towpath winds past the Brunswick Campground and provides the only road access to this riverfront camping area. It is managed for the City of Brunswick by River & Trail. Reserve ahead.

Harpers Ferry

Scenic West Virginia town on the Potomac and Shenandoah River which is a major point of interest relating to the Civil War, African American History, and the expedition of Lewis and Clark. For events, guided walks and more go to