The Agricultural Reserve is a nationally acclaimed land-use plan that was established in 1980 in response to the rapid disappearance of Montgomery County farms. The Agricultural Reserve is 93,000 acres of farmland that has been called “the country’s most successful farmland preservation program.”
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 — Tours & Getaways
Agricultural Reserve
The Agricultural Reserve is a nationally acclaimed land-use plan that was established in 1980 in response to the rapid disappearance…
Beall-Dawson Historic Park
The Historical Society includes a tour of the Beall Dawson House and the Stonestreet Museum of 19th Century Medicine lasting…
The Historical Society includes a tour of the Beall Dawson House and the Stonestreet Museum of 19th Century Medicine lasting 45 minutes to an hour.
103 W. Montgomery Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
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Phone: 301-762-1492
Hours: Tue-Sun 12-4pm
Tickets: Adults-$5, Students/Seniors-$3, Children under 6 yrs-Free.
Capitol River Cruises
Discover the most spectacular views of Washington, DC from the Potomac River. Home of the Nightingale and Nightingale II Tour…
Discover the most spectacular views of Washington, DC from the Potomac River. Home of the Nightingale and Nightingale II Tour Boats.
Washington Harbour, Georgetown
31st & K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
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Phone: 301-460-7447
Hours: Daily Departures on the Hour 12pm-9pm April-October
Tickets: Adults: $13.00, Children $6.00 (Discounted tickets if purchased online)
Clopper Lake
Clopper lake has an over-abundance of largemouth bass, as well as tiger muskie fingerlings, and a hybrid cross of northern…
Clopper lake has an over-abundance of largemouth bass, as well as tiger muskie fingerlings, and a hybrid cross of northern pike and muskellunge. The lake also contains catfish, bluegill, black crappie, brown bullheads, common carp, and pumpkinseed sunfish
Seneca Creek State Park
11950 Clopper Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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Phone: 301-924-2127
Hours: Follows County Park hours (dawn til dusk)
Tickets: Contact park service for license requirements and pricing
Gaithersburg Water Park
Intended for recreational swimming, the main pool has shallow water play spaces, a raindrop water umbrella, and water slides. The…
Intended for recreational swimming, the main pool has shallow water play spaces, a raindrop water umbrella, and water slides. The park features a double water slide that is 250 feet long. There is a children's splash pool designed for ages 5 and younger
510 S. Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Phone: 301-258-6445
Hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day (rates for admission inclulded on the website)
Tickets: http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/poi/default.asp?POI_ID=5&TOC=1;5;
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 23047
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Phone: 804-876-5134
Hours: Open daily during summer season and weekends during off season
Tickets: http://www.kingsdominion.com/shop/shopping.cfm
Six Flags America
Maryland’s only theme park featuring more than 100 exciting rides, slides, shows and attractions, plus Hurricane Harbor Water Park.
Maryland's only theme park featuring more than 100 exciting rides, slides, shows and attractions, plus Hurricane Harbor Water Park.
13710 Central Avenue
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
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Phone: 301-249-1500
Hours: Open for season May 25-Aug 21, Open on Weekends in the off season
Tickets: http://www.sixflags.com/america/tickets/index.aspx
Spirit of Washington Cruise
A vibrant dining and entertainment experience, day or night along the Potomac River. Perfect for individuals or parties of any…
A vibrant dining and entertainment experience, day or night along the Potomac River. Perfect for individuals or parties of any size.
Pier 4
6th and Water Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
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Phone: 866-302-2469
Hours: Cruises available for brunch, lunch, sunset, dinner, or midnight cruise.
Tickets: Call 866-302-2469 or make reservations online.
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard
On the border of Montgomery and Frederick Counties, Sugarloaf Mountain produces Bordeaux-style wines receiving numerous awards. Sugarloaf holds many events…
On the border of Montgomery and Frederick Counties, Sugarloaf Mountain produces Bordeaux-style wines receiving numerous awards. Sugarloaf holds many events throughout the year.
18125 Comus Road
Dickerson, MD 20842
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Phone: 301-605-0130
Hours: March-December open Wednesday-Sunday 12pm-6pm. January/February open Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm
Tickets: Visiting is free, costs of wines vary.
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.
Featured Business
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.


