Food stops along the Towpath
- 0.1: Washington Harbour
- Several outdoor cafes along the waterfront.
- 3.1: Fletcher's Cove
- 202.244.0461
Snack Bar. Single-speed bike and boat rentals. Nice area for a picnic. Parking available.
- 8.4: Cabin John
- Cabin John Shopping Center (at MaCarthur and 79th St) located about 0.5 mile away from river (Deli / Store). Cross lock and follow wide path to left. Becomes paved Riverside Ave. Follow thru tunnel and continue 79th St.
- 14.3: Great Falls Snack Bar
- Hotdogs and burgers. Located in large parking area.
- 35.7: White's Ferry Grill
- 301.250.3077
Located right off the towpath. The grill management changed in 2019. Currently open 6 days a week - closed Mondays. Check website for latest.
- 42.1: Dickerson Market
- 301.349.5789
Food and Grocery Market located about 1.5 miles from the towpath in Dickerson. 22145 Dickerson Rd.
- 48.2: One Stop Deli and Grocery
- 301.874.2691
Small Deli located in Exxon, about 0.7 miles from Towpath (just past the train station).
- 48.2: Aroma House
- 301.874-8100
Pizza and Gyros, located 0.7 miles from the towpath (just past the train station). 1595 Bowis Dr
- 48.2: Roadhouse Jerk
- 301.810.5782
Jamaican cuisine just off the towpath in Point-of-Rock, MD. Lunch, and dinner. 3710 Clay St.
- 55.0: Beans in the Belfry
- 301.834.7178
Popular internet cafe located 0.3 miles from towpath in old church. Offering coffee, sandwiches, soups, salads, and WiFi. Go past the railroad station and turn left at the light. Just past the top of the hill near the bridge. 122 West Potomac St.
- 55.0: Potomac Street Grill
- 301.969.0548
American, Tex-Mex, and Middle Eastern food. 31 E Potomac St.
- 55.0: King's Pizza
- 301.834.9999
Go past the railroad station and turn left at the light. Just past the top of the hill one the other side of the bridge. 215 West Potomac St.
- 55.0: Smoketown Brewing Station
- 301.834.4828
Enjoy a brew at the town's former former fire station. Feel free to bring your own food or visit any of our town's great restaurants (King's Pizza is right around the corner).
223 Potomac Street.
- 60.7: Harpers Ferry Dining
- Numerous restaurant options on the block across from the railroad station. Coffee, delis, pubs, self serve, ice cream. Mostly lunch and dinner options. Online ratings favor Cannonball Deli and Private Quinn's Pub.
- 72.8: Route 34 Bridge
- Large Parking Area, about 0.1 mile downriver from bridge. Restaurants located across river in Shepherstown, about 3/4 mile.
- 72.8: Shepherdstown Dining
- Numerous dining options in this university town, including pizza, Chinese, and Thai. Cross bridge and ride up the hill. Left at 4-Way stop onto W German Street.
- 72.8: Blue Moon Cafe
- 304.876.1920
Popular pub just one block off the beaten path. Corner of Princess & High Streets.
- 76.8: Battleview Market
- 301.432.2676
A bit off the trail, but the deli here is a great food option when visiting the Antietam Battlefield. 5331 Sharpsburg Pike.
- 76.8: Captain Benders Travern
- 301.432.5813
Great food, micro-brew beers, wine and mixed drinks. Easy trek from Snyder's Landing into town. Not far from Antietam Battlefield. 113 East Main Street
- 84.2: Downsville General Store
- 301.223.6401
Small Deli located in Downsville, MD. About 1 mile off the detour via Dam Number 4 road
- 99.4: Tony's New York Pizza
- 301.223.6266
Great place to load up on carbs. Corner of Salisbury and Conococheague Streets
- 99.4: Desert Rose Cafe
- 301.223.6400
Swing by for a cup of soup, a healthy sandwich or salad and perhaps an espresso or smoothy. Recently relocated to a larger space at 42 N Conococheague Street
- 99.4: Third Base Tavern
- 301.223.8274
Great place to cool off with a beer.
35 N. Conocheague St
- 124.1: Park-N-Dine Restaurant
- 301.678.5242
189 E Main St
- 124.4: Triangle Tavern
- 301.678.6175
Excellent food, well stocked bar. Owner and staff very friendly to the hiker/biker community. 200 E Main Street, Hancock, MD
- 124.4: C&O Bicycle
- 301.678.6665
Hancock, MD - Full Service Bike Shop, right next to the towpath on Penn Ave. Also offers overnight bunk house and snacks. Open 8am to 6pm daily.
- 124.4: Weaver's Restaurant
- 301.678.6346
A towpath favorite. Great deserts! 77 W Main St
- 124.4: Buddy Lou's
- 301.678.6460
Light menu, mainly sandwiches and finger food, micro-brew beers, wine and mixed drinks. Nice deck overlooking the rail-trail. 11 E Main Street
- 140.8: Bill's Place
- 301.478.2701
This bar is a longtime favorite stop along the towpath. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
- 140.8: Little Orleans Campground
- 301.478-2325
Private Campground - RV and tent sites 1/4 mile from the towpath. Showers, pool, camp store.
- 156.2: Paw Paw, WV
- General Store and Quick Mart. Located about 1 mile from towpath, across the river, via Route 51.
- 166.7: The School House Kitchen
- 301.478.5189
Restaurant and Community Center located in the old high school. Opposite direction from the toll bridge. Right at the tee, and the kitchen is one block on the right.
- 173.3: Spring Gap Recreation Area
- Primitive RV and Tent Camping - Fee Area $10/night. Store located on Route 51.
- 184.5: Cumberland, MD
- Trail heads for both the C&O and GAP trails. Several restaurants nearby; Continue north past the historic railroad station, then turn right at Baltimore St.
- 184.5: The Crabby Pig
- 301.724.7472
You've just completed 185 miles. Have a beer! Right near the Fairfield Inn. 13 Canal St.