After visiting the Waterfront, I made my up into town to look around.
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The old Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal runs through town. Georgetown was established in 1751 as a tobacco port. To overcome natural obstructions further up the Potomac River, the C&O Canal extended 184 miles from Georgetown to Western Maryland to transport people and goods. |
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Guess this stuff is everywhere...................... |
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Bridge over the Canal. |
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Planks and nails of the bridge worn smooth over the years. |
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Nice sentiment, but, Really? |
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This flag flies over the Francis Scott Key Park and Star Spangled Banner Monument. |
There's some amazing architecture here.
You could spend all day wandering the streets trying to take it all in.
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Apparently there is always a line at this place. |
Thanks for looking...........