The Top 20 Attractions around Adamstown
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Adamstown. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Adamstown is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Lock 27, Spinks Ferry
Highlight • Historical Site
Mile marker 41.5
Spink’s Ferry was an established Potomac crossing long before the Canal was built. Josias Clapham licensed the ferry way back in 1757. Because the approach to his …
Spink’s Ferry was an established Potomac crossing long before the Canal was built. Josias Clapham licensed the ferry way back in 1757. Because the approach to his …
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Monocacy Aqueduct
Highlight • Bridge
The Monocacy Aqueduct spans 516 feet and has seven arches. It is the largest of the eleven aqueducts along the C&O Canal and has been described as "one of the finest canal features in the United States."
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McCormack Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
Whilst this is not the most impressive view of this mountainous region, McCormack Overlook still provides obscured vistas through the forestry. There is a rock outcrop to sit on.
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View from Sugarloaf Mountain
Highlight • Viewpoint
Sugarloaf Mountain has been designated a Registered Natural Landmark because of its geological interest and striking beauty.
Stronghold agreed to maintain its natural state. Funds for maintenance and improvement do …
Stronghold agreed to maintain its natural state. Funds for maintenance and improvement do …
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
A lovely gravel and dirt trail that remains in decent condition year round. With the canal on one side, and the river on the other, you are immersed in a lovely landscape with plenty of wildlife to see.
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East View
Highlight • Viewpoint
East View is a vantage point situated near the parking trailhead to the Sugarloaf Mountains. It's a great way to reap the benefits of a good view without walking too …
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Point of Rocks Community Commons Park
Highlight • Rest Area
This 2.2-acre park is located on the banks of the Potomac River and offers a picnic shelter, restrooms, historic storyboards, and water fountains.
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West View
Highlight • Viewpoint
This area boasts similar westward views to those from Sugarloaf Mountain, but you get to avoid the crowds. On a clear day, you should be able to see all the way to Dickerson and Point of Rocks.
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Monocacy Battlefield
Highlight • Historical Site
In 1864, the Battle of Monocacy played out on the rolling farmland along the Monocacy River. It's known as the 'battle that saved Washington'. Six trails lead through the woodlands …
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White Rocks North Viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
There weren't any other people at the White Rocks outlook when I visited, whereas there were crowds at the Sugarloaf Mountain.
I found the 'North View' even prettier than the …
I found the 'North View' even prettier than the …
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Point of Rocks Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
This fourteen-span bridge was built in 1937 and soars over the Potomac River in the community of Point of Rocks in Maryland.
It's a lovely setting for picnicking, fishing, kayaking, walking, and is family-friendly too.
It's a lovely setting for picnicking, fishing, kayaking, walking, and is family-friendly too.
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