The Metropolitan Center for the Visual Arts (VisArts) is a dynamic, non-profit arts center dedicated to engaging the community in the arts and providing opportunities for artistic exploration, education and participation. Through educational programming, gallery exhibitions and a resident artist program, VisArts provides children, teens and adults with opportunities to express their creativity and enhance their awareness of the arts.
Things to Do in Montgomery County, MD
Whether you are into hiking, camping, golf, visiting galleries, attending a performance at a theatre, you’ll find it all, and more, in Montgomery County. With more than 33,000 acres of parkland in 345 parks, 60 galleries, 22 theatres and 50 historical venues, visitors and residents enjoy superb amenities throughout the year.
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VisArts
The Metropolitan Center for the Visual Arts (VisArts) is a dynamic, non-profit arts center dedicated to engaging the community in…
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…
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 sits on a 57-acre wooded hilltop. The beauty of this edifice is enhanced by its award-winning gardens, reflecting pool and many specimen trees which are open to the public. Inside the Visitors' Center one can watch movies, view interactive kiosks, or receive explanations about the purpose of the well-known landmark.
Open every day of the year from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., the Visitors' Center hosts free musical concerts, cultural celebrations, exhibits, and lectures. In December, during the annual Festival of Lights, half a million lights illuminate the grounds; other attractions include crèches from many nations and cultures, decorated holiday trees, and nightly concerts. There is no charge for any of the events held at the Visitors' Center.
9900 Stoneybrook Drive
Kensington, MD 20895-3199
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Phone: (301) 587-0144
Hours: Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m
Washington Performing Arts Society
Washington Performing Arts Society is one of the nation’s leading arts presenting organizations, bringing over 50 world-class live performances of…
Washington Performing Arts Society is one of the nation's leading arts presenting organizations, bringing over 50 world-class live performances of classical music, jazz, pop, gospel, world music, and modern dance to the Washington DC community.
***performances occur at many venues, including The Music Center at Strathmore. The address listed is a mailing address only. Please check the WPAS website for venue locations.***
2000 L St. NW
Suite 510
Washington, DC 20036
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Phone: (202) 833-9800
Tickets: http://www.wpas.org/subscribe/calendar/index.aspx
Reedie Drive between Veirs Mill Rd. & Georgia Ave.
Wheaton,
MD
20902View a Map
Phone: 410-215-7173
Hours: Sunday 8am-1pm
Tickets: Prices for produce vary based on market and season
White’s Ferry
In operation since 1786, this unique cable ferry crosses the Potomac River every 20 minutes. A popular crossing point for…
In operation since 1786, this unique cable ferry crosses the Potomac River every 20 minutes. A popular crossing point for troops during the Civil War, it is a short distance downriver from White's Ford, where J.E.B Stuart's cavalry crossed in 1862. It is located six miles west of Poolesville and is the only ferry still operating on the Potomac River.
24801 Whites Ferry Road
Poolesville, MD 20842
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Phone: 301-349-5200
Hours: The ferry operates dail 5am to 11pm, weather permitting.
Woodend Mansion
Enjoy the serenity of a wildflower meadow, trails, ponds at this 40-acre nature sanctuary.
Enjoy the serenity of a wildflower meadow, trails, ponds at this 40-acre nature sanctuary.
8940 Jones Mill Road
Chevy Chase,
MD
20815View a Map
Phone: 301-652-9188
Hours: Open daily, dawn til dusk
Tickets: Admission is free.
Woodlawn Manor Museum
A living history museum located in Sandy Spring, MD featuring a brick manor house, stone barn, outbuildings and extensive meadows,…
A living history museum located in Sandy Spring, MD featuring a brick manor house, stone barn, outbuildings and extensive meadows, trails and wildlife.
YMCA Turkey Chase
The largest race in Montgomery County, Maryland and the signature charity event of Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary and the YMCA Bethesda-Chevy…
The largest race in Montgomery County, Maryland and the signature charity event of Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary and the YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase, the annual Turkey Chase will benefit charities supported by the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary Club, including YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase scholarships, financial assistance and YMCA Youth & Family Services.
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Hilton Garden Inn/Homewood Suites Rockville Gaithersburg
Located in the heart of the Rockville-Gaithersburg business district and adjacent to the I-270 Technology Corridor, the two-building, six-story property is within 20 miles of downtown Washington, DC, numerous modes of public transportation, and three international airports. The two brands also share several public amenities including a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, PreCor fitness center, a kids’ entertainment room, and 2,800 square feet of flexible meeting space.
