Potomac
Potomac is considered to be one of the wealthiest communities in the United States. Here you’ll find small shopping centers with upscale retail establishments, scenic views and residential subdivisions.
Featured Activites and Attractions view all
C&O Canal, Blockhouse Point
Site of a Union outpost camp and blockhouse that was destroyed by Confederate Col. John S. Mosby’s raiders in 1864.
Chesapeak and Ohio (C&O) Canal Towpath
Running along side the C&O Canal, the towpath provides a path for bikers, walkers, dogs to enjoy Maryland, DC and…
Falls Road Golf Course
158 acre golf course, most popular course in Montgomery County. 18-holes
Great Falls Tavern Museum
Originally a simple stone Locktender’s house along the C&O Canal, the Tavern watched the construction of the Washington Aqueduct, battles…
Robert C. McDonell Campground-Cabin John
7 sites with grills, tables, campfire circle, and pit toilets. No running water on sites between Nov. 1 and Mar.…
Upcoming Events in Town
Discover Ellington
North Bethesda
Welcome to Discover Ellington, a Strathmore festival celebrating America's most prolific composer, Duke Ellington. The festival offers a rare opportunity to get to know Ellington through performances, lectures, and activities. EVENTS INCLUDE: Ellington Standards, Chris Vadala Trio: Feb 3; "The Duke," Multi-Media Lecture: Feb 13; Mostly Ellington, Robert Glasper, piano: Feb 16; Channeling Duke Ellington, Karine Chapdelaine, Bob Sykes: Feb 17; Brian Stokes Mitchell Sings the Ellington American Songbook: Feb 17; Discover Ellington -- Panel Discussion: Feb 18; Big Band Ellington -- Duke Goes Latin: Feb 18; Ellington: A Sacred Concert: Feb 19; Discover Strathmore: Duke Ellington: Feb 20
Discover Ellington
North Bethesda
Welcome to Discover Ellington, a Strathmore festival celebrating America's most prolific composer, Duke Ellington. The festival offers a rare opportunity to get to know Ellington through performances, lectures, and activities. EVENTS INCLUDE: Ellington Standards, Chris Vadala Trio: Feb 3; "The Duke," Multi-Media Lecture: Feb 13; Mostly Ellington, Robert Glasper, piano: Feb 16; Channeling Duke Ellington, Karine Chapdelaine, Bob Sykes: Feb 17; Brian Stokes Mitchell Sings the Ellington American Songbook: Feb 17; Discover Ellington -- Panel Discussion: Feb 18; Big Band Ellington -- Duke Goes Latin: Feb 18; Ellington: A Sacred Concert: Feb 19; Discover Strathmore: Duke Ellington: Feb 20
Discover Ellington: Big Band Ellington - Duke Goes Latin (Celebrating American Composers)
North Bethesda
Fresh from their regular gig at New York's famed Birdland and appearances on NPR's JazzSet, the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra led by Arturo O'Farrill, joined by soloist Paquito D'Rivera, recreate the sound of the fabled Duke Ellington big band in such classics as "Caravan" and "In a Sentimental Mood," and perform new pieces inspired by Ellington, including Erika Von Kreist's Ellington Overture and Michael Philip Mossman's Ellington Afro-Latin Suite. Don't miss this Grammy-winning band's take on the Duke!
