Five Dances Wellness Center
A wellness center close to home, offering acupuncture, aromatherapy, massage, and ARCH. They offer free 30-minute initial consults, where you can get all your questions answered (especially insurance!). Call to make an appointment.
Roots & River Yoga
Roots & River is dedicated to offering a variety of yoga and other movement modalities that are accessible to most everyone. They welcome all bodies and experience levels. Take a look at the class descriptions, special workshops and the full schedule to find the practices that are right for you.
Brunswick Heritage Museum
For over 30 years, the three-story Brunswick Heritage Museum has preserved the history of our town. Known during the Civil War as Berlin, this small town along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal and Baltimore & Ohio Railroad was incorporated as Brunswick in 1890. Learn about our town built by the B&O, see a 1,700 square foot HO Scale model railroad that shows the B&O Metropolitan Subdivision that began at the west end of Brunswick’s rail yard, and ran eastward through Montgomery County communities all the way to Union Station in Washington D.C.
Bridgeway Bikes
Bridgeway Bikes is a friendly, full-service bike shop located in historic Brunswick, Maryland. Their mission is to enhance lives and strengthen communities through cycling. With top-rate service, accessories, bike sales, and rentals, they are your go-to destination for all things cycling in the Potomac Piedmont.
River’s Edge Trails
Explore over 4 miles of multi-use trails along the shores of the Potomac River. Built by volunteers and the professional services of Elevated Trail Designs, River’s Edge Trails are challenging and rewarding. You’ll find multiple cross-country flow trails (Yellow, Red, Green, White, & Blue) great for mountain biking, running, and hiking, along with jump trails, fast, downhill flow, a berm trail, and space to tabletop. Find the latest trail conditions here.
Brunswick Family Campground
This full-service RV and tent campground right on the river has over 100 scenic campsites and basic cabins, added in 2018. The campground is conveniently an hour drive from the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore beltways, and is located between the Potomac River and the C&O Canal Towpath at Brunswick, MD and near Harpers Ferry, WV.
Brunswick City Parks
While you’re visiting downtown Brunswick, check out the public park spaces managed by the City that have lots of spots for recreation and community gathering. Find a quiet place to sit and enjoy the local scenery, meet other dog owners at the Dog Park, catch a friendly game of pickleball, tennis, or putt-putt, or have a picnic and a kids’ day out at one of the many playgrounds.
Appalachian Trail
Brunswick is 3.2 miles from the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) access point at Weverton, MD, which is mostly flat terrain. At Weverton, you can head south on the final three miles of the Maryland A.T. that follow the historic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath along the Potomac River to Harpers Ferry, WV (the flattest three miles of the entire A.T.) Or, head north and start your journey toward sites like the original Washington Monument and the only War Correspondents Memorial in the United States.
C&O Canal Towpath
The Towpath intersects with the heart of Brunswick at Mile Marker 55. With ample free parking in the adjoining MARC commuter lot and many food, drink & lodging options, Brunswick is the perfect starting point or rest stop for hikers, bicyclists, birdwatchers, and paddlers enjoying this natural corridor. Explore more connected trails and paths along the Towpath, including the Capital Crescent Trail, the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, the Appalachian Trail, the Western Maryland Rail Trail, the trail system in Green Ridge State Forest, and the Great Allegheny Passage that connects Cumberland, MD to Pittsburgh, PA.
Antietam National Park
Learn, hike, and explore the site of the bloodiest single-day battle in American history. On September 17, 1862, 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or missing after twelve hours of savage combat, which ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led to Abraham Lincoln issuing the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. Key places to visit include the visitor center, Dunker Church, and the National Cemetery, with the Pry House Field Hospital also open during the summer and on spring and fall weekends. The park library is available for research by appointment, and visitors are encouraged to check the calendar for special programs offered throughout the year.
Harpers Ferry National Park
Harpers Ferry is where the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers meet on the ancestral land of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people. Here you can dive into history, including the famous John Brown Raid against slavery, and the struggle for freedom, education, and civil rights at Storer College. The area also offers miles of trails in the Blue Ridge and along Civil War battlefields, where you can enjoy recreation, historical inquiry, a quiet river stroll, or a guided ranger program.
First Stop Brunswick
We’re perfectly positioned for C&O Canal travelers as the last lodging option before DC (and the first when heading west), with free onsite parking, bike storage, and an easy 2-minute walk to the Brunswick train station for a direct ride into the city. Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway, a work stay, extended adventure or overnight stop over, Lodging at First Stop Brunswick offers welcoming suites that fit your lifestyle.
River & Trail Outfitters
River & Trail Outfitters offers a variety of trips for your outdoor fun! For over 44 years, they’ve offered whitewater rafting, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, ziplining, biking, camping, team-building, hiking trips, and food & drink paddling tours. River trips and lessons take place in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia on the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers and Antietam Creek.
B&O Railroad Park
Central to the park is the historic WB Tower, an early 20th-century railroad tower that is on the National Register of Historic Places and represents a significant part of the city's railroad heritage. The tower's exterior is currently being restored to its original appearance, which is the first phase in the multiphase plan to create this exciting new park. When finished, a new viewing platform will be available for visitors to enjoy.
Ephraim Francis Baldwin Train Station
The current Brunswick station, formerly a B&O Railroad depot and now served by the MARC commuter rail, was designed by architect Ephraim Francis Baldwin and opened in 1891. Originally on Seventh Avenue, it was moved to its current location in 1907. It is a wooden frame building in the Queen Anne style with stone walls up to the window sills, and features Palladian windows in the roof dormers. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since August 29, 1979.
Old Berlin Cemetery
Old Berlin is the earliest known cemetery in Brunswick. Burials have taken place here since at least 1799, most taking place between 1870 and 1920, and the oldest existing grave marker reads “M.C. 1810.” About 70 gravestones remain; it is no longer an active cemetery. The Cemetery is owned by the City of Brunswick and is open to the public. Visitors are welcome to walk around the grounds and explore the history that is here. Please treat the Cemetery grounds with care and respect.
C&O Canal NHP Visitor Center
The C&O Canal was a lifeline for communities along its path, as coal, lumber, and agricultural products floated down the waterway to market. Construction began in 1828 and reached Brunswick (then known as “Berlin”) in 1834. The Canal operated until it was destroyed by flooding in 1924. Today its Towpath endures as a way to discover historical, natural, and recreational treasures. The C&O Canal Trust, the official non-profit partner of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, is a great resource for more information.
C1926 Caboose
The vintage B&O Railroad caboose on display hails from a time when the caboose was the “home away from home” for a freight train crew, containing compact bunks, a small coal stove for heating and cooking, coal box, water tank, ice box, pantry and seating. You’ll find a railroad viewing platform at S. Maryland Ave.
Potomac River
Brunswick has easy water access with two boat ramps that can accommodate trailers, complete with ample parking and restroom facilities. You’ll find one in the Brunswick Family Campground and one just south of the Potomac River Highway Bridge. Bring your own equipment, or contact River & Trail Outfitters for kayak and canoe rentals or to join one of their kayak, canoe, or rafting adventures.
Travelodge by Wyndham Brunswick
Travelodge Brunswick hotel features comfortable rooms with thoughtful amenities like free WiFi and a fitness center—plus, a 24/7 diner. It’s also pet-friendly. If you’re up for exploring, the area’s most popular attractions—such as the Brunswick Heritage Museum, C&O Towpath, River’s Edge Trail Network and the Appalachian Trail—are at your door.
Brunswick Family Campground
Sitting on a secluded stretch of land between the Potomac River and the C&O Canal National Historical Park, Brunswick Family Campground offers scenic views of Short Hill Mountain, the Potomac River, great blue herons, and the occasional eagle that passes by. Tent camping, RV sites, and mini cabins are available early spring through late fall. Lovers of the outdoors and American history will find Antietam National Park, Harpers Ferry National Park, & sections of the famous Appalachian Trail within 10-30 minutes drive. Managed by River & Trail Outfitters, guests receive 10% off whitewater rafting, tubing, canoeing, & kayaking tours.