The 24 Shops That Carry "On The Canal"!!!


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Spokes, ETC. has 4 shops to serve your C & O Canal needs

Spokes, Etc. Bicycles  "Best Wheels Goin' Around"

Alexandria
1545 N. Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 820-2200   Fax: (703) 845-9291
Ashburn
20070 Ashbrook Commons Plaza
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 858-5501   Fax: (703) 729-8004
Belle View
1506 Belle View Blvd.
Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 765-8005   Fax: (703) 765-1963
Vienna
224 Maple Ave East
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 281-2004   Fax: (703) 281-3671

  Bicycle Pro Shop is just off the C&O Canal at Mile 1 in Georgetown (Washington, DC)

Bicycle Pro Shop  - Georgetown's finest bike shop since 1958.

3403 M Street NW Washington, DC 20007

 202-337-0311

Java Shack is a another friend of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Java Shack - Arlington's Original Coffee House -
2507 N. Franklin Rd., Arlington, Virginia
(703) 527-9556

We see ourselves as a true community coffeehouse, a gathering place for people of all ages and walks of life, an active partner making an investment of time, energy, and money to improve the community that sustains us.

  Near Washington, DC in Arlington, a friend of the C&O Canal

Papillon

2809 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
703-920-9494

Your one-stop bike store, a fixture on-the-pike since 1984, Papillon Cycles is proud to offer its customers the latest in biking equipment, prompt and expert servicing, and a gathering place for local bikers.

At Mile 60, Hilltop House Hotel carries On The Canal

Hilltop House Hotel

400 East Ridge Street

              Harpers Ferry, WV 25425              
304-535-2132  - 800-338-8319

One of the most charming and historic hotels on the East coast,  high above the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, the air is sweet and  the view spectacular!  Nestled amidst acres of whispering woods,  beautiful mountains and flowing rivers in Harpers Ferry, West  Virginia is a  private, secluded world.

  Glen Echo Hardware is very close to Mile 6 on the C&O Canal

Glen Echo Hardware - A True Value Store. Start Right. Start Here.

7303 Macarthur Blvd
Bethesda, MD 20816

(301) 229-3700

At mile 76.6, Barron's proudly stocks copies of On The Canal - DVD video

BARRON's C&O Canal Hiker Biker Store

Mile 76.6 on the famous and very historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.

  The Belfry is a great place to rest on the C&O Canal, Mile 55

Beans In The Belfry

122 West Potomac St. Brunswick, Md. 21716 (301) 834-7178

Located in downtown Brunswick, Beans in the Belfry is situated inside of a beautifully restored ninety year old church. Come relax and enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or refreshing fruit drink with friends. Delicious soups, sandwiches, salads and desserts make people come back again and again. 

People love it at Beans in the Belfry!

Great food near the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, mile 124 - Hancock, MD

 Weaver's Restaurant

77 West Main Street, Hancock, MD 21750

(Located in the center of Hancock)
Phone: 301-678-6346

Weaver’s Restaurant BAKES over 500 PIES a week!
Serving Good Food to Travelers for over 54 Years!

  When cycling the towpath, stop here at mile 124 on the C&O

C&O Cycle

(301) 678-6665

 Everything goes in cycles. C&O Bicycle is just the place if you want to get away from life's daily grind.
We'll help you select your bike and equipment then set you on the path towards a day of relaxation and fun.

Located in Hancock, Maryland, along the historic C&O Canal and scenic Western Maryland Rail Trail, C&O Bicycle offers bicycle sales, rentals, repair, and restoration. Our general store has all of the supplies you will need for a day of cycling.  A screened Bunkhouse for overnight bikers and hikers

A wonderful B&B on the C&O, mile 140

Little Orleans Lodge   A Rustic Retreat For Nature Lovers.

12814 Appel Road
              Little Orleans, MD  21766   (301) 478-2102

An original one-room schoolhouse, Little Orleans Lodge is nestled between Green Ridge State Forest and the C & O Canal National Historical Park (Mile Marker 141 on the towpath). Little Orleans Lodge is located only a 1/2 mile from the C & O Canal Towpath. The Lodge offers a variety of rooms to accommodate all visitors, from the single traveler to a large group.

  The LEGENDARY Bill Schoenadel

Bill's Place

Legendary.

 

The first retailer of John Urman's On The Canal - mile 167

Schoolhouse Kitchen

19210 Opessa St. SE  Oldtown, Md. 21555

(301) 478-5189

  Cumberland's finest book store - C&O mile 184.5

The Book Center

15 North Center Street Cumberland, Md. 21502  (301) 722-8344

The Book Center, Located in Historic Downtown Cumberland, Maryland. We offer a full line of general interest and regional/local history titles along with the latest best-sellers.

Learn about trains and the history of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Cumberland

Western Maryland Railroad Gift Shop - Recapture the Romance of Railroading's Golden Era

13 Canal Street, Cumberland, MD 21502   (800) 872-4650 or (301) 759-4400

Our restored early 20th century train steams on a round trip through the mountains between
Cumberland and Frostburg. Enjoy three centuries of transportation history, scenic
excursions, first class dining cars, murder mystery/dinner trains and Santa’s Express
holiday specials.

  Cumberland's cycling friend of the C&O Canal

Cycles and Things - Serving Western Maryland Since 1971

165 N. Centre Street
Cumberland, MD
21502

301-722-5496

Along The Towpath Gift Shop

Cumberland, Md.

located directly across from:

Shops at Canal Place- 17 Howard St. Cumberland, MD 21502
  Coffee and cycling mix. Bike on over to Arlington before or after your trip

Greenberry’s Coffee & Tea Company      Arlington, VA

1737 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22209  Phone: 703-465-7823


In the very beautiful old part of Harpers Ferry, mile 60

180 High Street, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

(888) 535-2087, or email us at outfitter1996@yahoo.com

Great Gear, Clothing & Footwear for the hiker, biker and adventure traveler.

About Halfway from Georgia to Maine on The Appalachian Trail. 

  Great eats at C&O Canal mile 124 in Hancock, MD

Park-N-Dine Restaurant

189 E Main Street, Hancock, MD 21750, - Telephone (301) 678-5242

Williamsport is at C&O canal mile 100

River City Cycles, Inc.

22 North Conococheague St.

Williamsport, Md. 21795

River City Cycles, Inc. is located at 22 North Conococheague Street in Historic downtown Williamsport Maryland. Located approximately .5 miles from the Williamsport Visitor Center and the Cushwa warehouse and basin on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Not only is the canal the perfect location to delve into its history, but is also a great place to get involved into hiking, bicycling, camping, boating and canoeing. Along with the C & O, River City Cycles, Inc. is also conveniently located amongst various restaurants, hotels and campgrounds.

  Right on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal at mile 35.5

Welcome To White's Ferry

White's Ferry is a ferry service offering transportation across the Potomac river between Maryland and Virginia.   We are located just north of Leesburg on the Virginia side and about 6 miles west of Poolesville on the Maryland side.

The White's Ferry Store is open during the spring and summer months and sells a variety of products.   We offer food, snacks, and a selection of beverages including beer.  The store also rents jon boats (row boats) and canoes.  The rental fee is $7.50 per hour or $25 for the day.  We also have canoe float trips with a weeks notice, inquire in the store or call.  We have picnic tables and grills, the are $2.00 for the day and you pay in the store.  We have a pavilion for rent for family gatherings, parties and company events, call or stop in the store to make reservations for the pavilion.

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