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son Street, NW to the National Park Service Visitor Center for the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal . In summer, mule-drawn barge rides are offered, with expert
guides painting the historic background of the scenes before you.
Turn right and continue up Thomas Jefferson Street a short block and cross M
Street, NW. In front of you is the Old Stone House , which has been lovingly
preserved. National Park Service interpreters recreate some of the daily activ-
ities that might have taken place in the house in the 18th century.
Reverse direction and return down Thomas Jefferson Street to the canal. Turn
right onto the towpath and stroll for two blocks until you reach an opening
in the embankment. Follow the steps to the right to Wisconsin Avenue, NW.
Cross the street to Grace Church . Enjoy the view of the lovely little church
built for the spiritual needs of workers on the canal. The grounds, with their
mature trees, make a relaxing rest spot. Recross the canal and walk up Wiscon-
sin to the shops at the M Street intersection.
Before an afternoon of retail therapy, turn left on M St for lunch at Clyde's of
Georgetown or choose from one of the many sidestreet cafés.

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