Potomac River, MD/VA
Potomac River, MD/VA
A Potomac cruise, which can take from a few days to a month or more, is well worth the investment. The river is very wide and deep almost to Washington and can accommodate 15-foot drafts and masts heights to 135 feet. The well-marked, deep channel alternately favors first one shore and then another as you head upstream. The lower Potomac’s surroundings are broad and flat, while cliffs and houses line the shore upriver, offering breathtaking views. Popular stops include historic St. Mary's City, Colonial Beach, and Washington, D.C.
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Formed in 1653 from Northumberland County, Westmoreland County is the birthplace to George Washington, and James Monroe, and home to Declaration of Independence signers Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee. George Washington Birthplace National Monument, James Monroe Birthplace, and Stratford Hall are all welcome the public and provide the context and stories of those who lived and worked in Westmoreland County centuries ago.
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