Nestled in the heart of Montgomery County in Gaithersburg, Maryland is a beautiful country estate known as Kentlands Mansion. It is beautifully landscaped with manicured lawns, lovely trees and shimmering lakes. Upon entering this stately Mansion your imagination takes over...22-foot ceilings with dentil molding, dark wood paneling, polished hardwood floors, crystal chandeliers and a music room with a hand-painted ceiling.
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.
Things to Do
Kentlands Mansion
Nestled in the heart of Montgomery County in Gaithersburg, Maryland is a beautiful country estate known as Kentlands Mansion. It…
629 Center Point Way
Gaithersburg,
MD
20878View a Map
Phone: 301-519-6868
Hours: check website for movie times & ticket prices
King Barn Dairy MOOseum
The king family started this farm in 1913 and farmed it until 1962. The farm produced 13,000 pounds of milk…
The king family started this farm in 1913 and farmed it until 1962. The farm produced 13,000 pounds of milk each year per cow.
18028 Central Park Circle
Germantown,
MD
20874View a Map
Phone: 301-528-6530
Hours: Open by appointment
Kings Dominion
Conviently located off I-95 South, about 1.5 to 2 hours from Montgomery County. The park was just voted Virginia’s most…
Conviently located off I-95 South, about 1.5 to 2 hours from Montgomery County. The park was just voted Virginia's most exciting theme park. Contains roller coasters, Nickelodeon-themed children's park, and water park.
16000 Theme Park Way
Doswell,
VA
23047View a Map
Phone: 804-876-5134
Hours: Open daily during summer season and weekends during off season
Tickets: http://www.kingsdominion.com/shop/shopping.cfm
Latvian Museum
The museum encourages the preservation of Latvian cultural heritage in the United States
The museum encourages the preservation of Latvian cultural heritage in the United States
Latvian Lutheran Church
400 Hurley Avenue
Rockville,
MD
20850View a Map
Phone: 301-340-1914
Hours: Open by appointment
Tickets: Admission is free.
Laytonsville Golf Course
One of the premier learning centers for youth, offers clinics, golf camps and programs. Hosts individual and group lessons for…
One of the premier learning centers for youth, offers clinics, golf camps and programs. Hosts individual and group lessons for golfers of all ages.
7130 Dorsey Road
Laytonsville,
MD
20882View a Map
Phone: 301-948-5288
Hours: Call number for tee times
Tickets: http://www.montgomerycountygolf.com/LV_home.html
Linganore Winecellars Berrywine Plantations
Berrywine Plantations / Linganore Winecellars is a family operated vineyard and winery nestled on 230 acres of picturesque rolling countryside,…
Berrywine Plantations / Linganore Winecellars is a family operated vineyard and winery nestled on 230 acres of picturesque rolling countryside, 4.5 miles northeast of historic New Market, Maryland.
Little Bennett Campground
20 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and equestrian. 91 wooded campsites with grills, campfire circle, pit toilets.
20 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and equestrian. 91 wooded campsites with grills, campfire circle, pit toilets.
23705 Frederick Road
Clarksburg,
MD
20871View a Map
Phone: 301-528-3430
Hours: Open April-October, weekends Mar/Nov.
Tickets: http://www.montgomeryparks.org/permits/
Little Bennett Golf Course
Located at the north end of Little Bennett Regional Park, the course offers several scenic views of Sugarloaf Mountain. The…
Located at the north end of Little Bennett Regional Park, the course offers several scenic views of Sugarloaf Mountain. The course is hilly, and also features a driving range and practice greens.
25900 Prescott Road
Clarksburg,
MD
20871View a Map
Phone: 301-253-1515
Hours: Call number for tee times
Tickets: http://www.montgomerycountygolf.com/LB_home.html
Locust Grove Nature Center
An ideal spot to watch birds and other small creatures in their real habitats. Includes child-friendly live animals and hands-on…
An ideal spot to watch birds and other small creatures in their real habitats. Includes child-friendly live animals and hands-on activities. Explore fields, wetlands, and streambanks.
Cabin John Regional Park
777 Democracy Blvd.
Bethesda,
MD
20817View a Map
Phone: 301-299-1990
Hours: Follows County Park hours (dawn til dusk)
Tickets: Admission to the park is free.
Maryland Civil War Trails
Take a scenic ride along the Maryland Civil War Trails. The Lee Invades Maryland Trail begins with Robert E.Lee crossing…
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Take a scenic ride along the Maryland Civil War Trails. The Lee Invades Maryland Trail begins with Robert E.Lee crossing the Potomac River into Maryland at White Ford. Stops along the route include Poolesville , Beallsville, Barnesville, Comus, Sugarloaf Mountain and the Monocacy Aqueduct. The trail then moves to site in Frederick and on the Antietam Battlefield.
Meadowside Nature Center
Located in Rock Creek Regional Park, Meadowside offers hands-on natural and cultural history programs and exhibits. There are 8 miles…
Located in Rock Creek Regional Park, Meadowside offers hands-on natural and cultural history programs and exhibits. There are 8 miles of nature trails to see real live animals in their real habitats.
Rock Creek Regional Park
5100 Meadowside Lane
Rockville,
MD
20855View a Map
Phone: 301-924-4141
Hours: Follows County Park hours (dawn til dusk)
Tickets: Admission to the park is free.
Metropolitan Branch Trail
An 8-mile trail running from Union Station in DC to Silver Spring, MD. The trail passes through numerous vibrant and…
An 8-mile trail running from Union Station in DC to Silver Spring, MD. The trail passes through numerous vibrant and historic neighborhoods and connects to the National Mall.
2000 14th Street, NW 7th Floor
Washington,
DC
20009View a Map
Phone: 202-671-2638
Hours: Follows County Park hours (dawn til dusk)
Tickets: Use of the trail is free
Monocacy Aqueduct on the C&O Canal
A seven-arched, 500-foot aqueduct built in 1833 which withstood multiple attacks during the Civil War.
A seven-arched, 500-foot aqueduct built in 1833 which withstood multiple attacks during the Civil War.
Monocacy Confederate Chapel and Cemetery
Established in 1747 as an Anglican chapel in whose cemetery fallen confederate soldiers lie buried.
Established in 1747 as an Anglican chapel in whose cemetery fallen confederate soldiers lie buried.
7155 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda,
MD
20814View a Map
Phone: 301-652-2291
Hours: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8am-4pm, Open all year round
Tickets: Prices for produce vary based on market and season
National Aquarium in Baltimore
For more than two decades, the Aquarium has been a symbol of urban renewal, an economic anchor for the region…
For more than two decades, the Aquarium has been a symbol of urban renewal, an economic anchor for the region and a source of pride for Marylanders.
501 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore,
MD
21202View a Map
Phone: 410-576-3800
Hours: Mon-Thu 10am-4pm, Fri 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
Tickets: Adults $29.95, Seniors $28.95, Child $19.95
National Capital Trolley Museum
The National Capital Trolley Museum preserves and interprets the heritage of electric and interurban railways of Washington, DC.
The National Capital Trolley Museum preserves and interprets the heritage of electric and interurban railways of Washington, DC.
1313 Bonifant Road
Colesville, MD 20905
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Phone: 301-384-6088
Hours: Saturdays and Sundays
12pm - 5pm
Thursdays and Fridays
10am - 2pm
until November 12, 2010
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
In 2001, the American Chemical Society celebrated the first 100 years of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)…
In 2001, the American Chemical Society celebrated the first 100 years of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) by designating it a National Historic Chemical Landmark. NIST has advanced scientific inquiry through its programs in material characterization and standards, measurement, calibration, and synthesis.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Website
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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.
