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The towpath is the dirt and stone path that runs 184.5 miles along the C&O Canal, where visitors can walk, run, or bike the distance between Georgetown and Cumberland, MD. It was originally built for the canal mules to walk beside the canal as they “towed” the canal boats through the waterway. Today, it is a popular recreational trail.

Paths wind through Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, which has 19th-century buildings, a Civil War Museum and John Brown’s Fort, a key site in an 1859 abolitionist raid. The location where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet, known as The Point, offers views of Maryland and Virginia. The Appalachian Trail Visitor Center has exhibits on the long-distance hiking trail. Today, Harpers Ferry is home to some historic buildings, monuments, landmarks, and a charming little downtown district,

With more than 60,000 employees, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CBP, is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and is charged with keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S. while facilitating lawful international travel and trade.

The Stephen T. Mather Training Center commits itself to the professional growth and continuous learning of all employees in its assigned career field and special programs and will provide them with comprehensive, competency-based, and mission focused training and development programs.

The US Army Garrison, Fort Detrick, provides sustainable base operations support, quality of life programs, and environmental stewardship to facilitate the sustainment of vital national interests. The US Army Garrison, Fort Detrick, supports five cabinet-level agencies: The Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Agriculture, Department of Homeland Security and Department of Health and Human Services.

Family-run restaurant offering casual American & Middle Eastern bites, plus outdoor seating & a full bar.

Beans in the Belfry is located in a century old, historic, restored church building nestled in downtown Brunswick and rewards your visit with the finest quality coffees & teas, excellent espresso, delicious coffee specialty drinks & the best hot chocolate. Breakfast lunch or dinner, served all day, our delicious fresh baked goods, soups, chili, snacks, salads and Panini sandwiches get rave reviews, seven days a week.