The Top 14 Attractions around Jefferson
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Jefferson. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Jefferson is a region where 14
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
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail is one of the East Coast's premier bicycle pathways. It follows the abandoned Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and runs from Washington, DC, to Cumberland, Maryland.
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National War Correspondents Memorial Arch
Highlight • Monument
The National War Correspondents Memorial (sometimes referred to as the War Correspondents Memorial Arch) was built in 1896 by George Townsend, a Civil War journalist, to commemorate those who died …
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Ed Garvey Shelter
Highlight • Mountain Hut
This is one of the fancier and more contemporary Appalachian Trail shelters, making it a popular layover for hikers. The enclosed loft offers above-average protection from the elements, and a …
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Gathland State Park
Highlight • Historical Site
Gathland State Park provides water, restrooms, and a picnic shelter, making it a good place to rest. There are also several historical buildings and ruins.
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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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Frederick
Highlight • Settlement
Frederick is part of the Washington-Baltimore urban area. With a long history as a crossroads, it is home to a number of monuments and places to visit.
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Culler Lake
Highlight • Lake
Culler Lake is regularly stocked with fish, and is a great place to catch concerts and other entertainment. You can run an entire loop around the lake, or merge in with the Carroll Creek Path for a longer run.
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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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Brunswick
Highlight • Settlement
Brunswick is a very small, quirky and welcoming city in southern Frederick County, and an ideal place to begin or end a run. Beans in the Belfry is a great …
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Catoctin Aqueduct
Highlight • Bridge
The Catoctin Aqueduct, situated along the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal in Maryland, was constructed between 1832 and 1834. The aqueduct served as a vital waterway infrastructure, allowing canal boats to cross over the Catoctin Creek.
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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail (C&O Canal)
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Lovely, entirely flat compact gravel and concrete multi-use trail that runs along the Potomac River. This ground is perfect for running and offers glorious waterside and forest scenes throughout.
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