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.