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Where can I stay overnight? If (after miles of rough ridin' and dust eatin') you prefer a hot shower, hot food, and a soft bed, then you can use the many motels and B&B scattered along the canal.

Detailed Map of Harpers Ferry, WV (Mile 61)

Major stops are conveniently provided every 30 miles or so. When we used the three day "econo" option, our overnight stops were at miles 61 and 124. Mile 61 is Harper's Ferry, WV, where we stayed at the Hilltop House (304-535-2132). This is a neat old Hotel which has a great view of the valley. Keep in mind that this place is not called "Hilltop" for nothing! The climb up High and Washington Streets will put hair on your chest (grin). They do have a nice restaurant, which offers a breakfast buffet. This place was a bit pricey, so as an alternative, there is also a local Comfort Inn (304-535-6391), which is located on Route 340, at the end of Union Street.


Detailed Map of Hancock, MD (Mile 124)

The second overnight stop was in Hancock, Md at mile 124. Here we stayed at Econo Lodge (now a Super 8 Motel 301-678-6101). This was a fine motel, but not much on amenities. They offer a continental breakfast, but no other food. There are several restaurant choices in town for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

The following table lists all known Lodging choices along the towpath. Most are within a short bicycle distance from the towpath, but some will probably require a shuttle service. Also, keep in mind that during peak periods (like mid-October during the color change) hotels will book up fast.

Lodging along the Towpath
MileNameInfo
0.1 Hotel Lombardy (map) 800.424.5486: Foggy Bottom Area, 2019 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
0.1 Tabard Inn (map) 202.785.1277: Located in Dupont Circle Area. 1739 N Street, NW
0.1 Washington DC Hostel (map) 202.737.2333: Located at 11th and K Streets, NW (near the Convention Center).
1.0 The Inn of Rosslyn (map) 703-524-3400: Inexpensive motel, access via Key Bridge. 1601 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA
12.3 Rockwood Manor (map) 301.299.5026: County operated conference center with overnight accommodations for large groups (up to 100 persons). About one half mile up the hill from Angler's Inn.
35.5 Norris House Inn (map) 800.644.1806: Leesburg: 108 Loudoun St SW. Accessible via Ferry and Business Route 15. Shuttle Available
35.5 Best Western (map) 703.777.9400: Leesburg: 726 E Market St
55.0 Georges Mill Farm B&B 540.822.5224: Lovettsville, VA - about 5 miles south along Route 287.
58.0 Harpers Ferry Hostel (map) 301.834.7652: On Maryland side across from Harpers Ferry. Cross RR Tracks and make first left. One mile up hill to corner of Keep Tryst and Sandy Hook Roads.
60.7 Hilltop House (map) 304.535.2132: Harpers Ferry, WV - about 1 mile from towpath. (CLOSED FOR RENOVATION UNTIL 2011)
60.7 Comfort Inn (map) 304.535.6391: Harpers Ferry, WV - about 1.5 miles from towpath
72.8 Bavarian Inn & Lodge (map) 304.876.2551: Shepherstown, WV - Directly across river via Route 34 Bridge
72.8 Thomas Shepherd Inn (map) 888.889.8952: Shepherstown, WV - Cross Route 34 Bridge. About 1/2 Mile past Bavarian Inn
72.8 Clarion Hotel & Conference Center (map) 304.876.7000: Shepherstown, WV - Other side of town, past Thomas Shepherd Inn
72.8 Days Inn (map) 304.876.3160: Shepherstown, WV - Cross Route 34 Bridge. Right onto Route 45. Located on right at 2001 Maddex Square Drive.
76.6 Jacob Rohrbach Inn B&B (map) 877.839.4242: Sharpsburg, MD - About 1 mile from trail, near Antietam Battlefield
76.6 Antietam Guest House (map) 301.992.9767: Quiet location in Sharpsburg, just one block off Main Street. Locked bike store. Great food nearby
99.4 Red Roof Inn (map) 301.582.3500: Williamsport, MD - Located about 1 Mile from the towpath, along Potomac Street (Route 11)
124.4 Super 8 Motel (map) 301.678.6101: Hancock, MD - Travel one block away from river and turn left on Main Street. Hotel is located on far side of overpass.
124.4 Hancock Budget Motel (map) 301.678.7351: Hancock, MD
124.4 C&O Bicycle (map) 301.678.6665: Hancock, MD - Full Service Bike Shop, right next to the towpath on Penn Ave. Also offers overnight bunk house. Closed Tuesday.
140.8 Town Hill Hotel B&B (map) 877.696.2794: Located several miles from the Towpath on top of Town Hill Mt. A shuttle service is available, with multiple pickup points
140.8 Little Orleans Lodge (map) 301.478.2102: Located near the towpath in Little Orleans
140.9 Buck Valley Ranch (map) 717.294.3759: Offers a free shuttle to and from the towpath. Includes dinner, breakfast and a packed lunch.
156.2 Heritage Trail Bed & Breakfast (map) 304.947.7055: 107 Winchester Street in Paw Paw
156.2 Grandma's Country Kitchen and Inn (map) 800.580.4225: 103 Winchester Street in Paw Paw
184.5 Holiday Inn (map) 877.426.4672: Cumberland, MD
184.5 The Inn at Walnut Bottom (map) 800.286.9718: Cumberland, MD - Bike friendly inn, about a five minute ride from terminus. Free parking
184.5 The Inn on Dectur (map) 800.459.0510: Operated by the folks at Mountainside Bike Tours. Only 3 blocks from downtown. 108 Decatur Street, Cumberland, MD 21502