Kensington

Kensington, another historic community listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was founded in 1890.  The town, near the Connecticut Avenue beltway exit, is known for its elaborate Victorian homes and antique row commercial area.

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Dave & Busters

Restaurant, bar and virtual game center.

Kensington 8K, 2 Mile Challenge and 1K Fun Run

An annual Kensington tradition since 1993, the Kensington 8K, 2 Mile Challenge and 1K Fun Run has something for everyone.…

Washington D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center

The gold-spired Washington D.C. Temple is a well-known landmark along the Capitol Beltway in Kensington. The marble-clad, 288-foot high structure…

Upcoming Events in Town

Wings of Fancy at Brookside Gardens

Wheaton

Come witness the butterfly life cycle as tiny eggs hatch into crawling, chewing caterpillars, which then encase themselves in jewel-like chrysalides and emerge as sipping, flying adult butterflies.

Wings of Fancy at Brookside Gardens

Wheaton

Come witness the butterfly life cycle as tiny eggs hatch into crawling, chewing caterpillars, which then encase themselves in jewel-like chrysalides and emerge as sipping, flying adult butterflies.

Wings of Fancy at Brookside Gardens

Wheaton

Come witness the butterfly life cycle as tiny eggs hatch into crawling, chewing caterpillars, which then encase themselves in jewel-like chrysalides and emerge as sipping, flying adult butterflies.