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 — Educational, Fairs, Festivals & Special Events, Family Fun, Seasonal & Holiday
National Zoological Park
Part of the Smithsonian Institution, the National Zoo is a place where people can marvel at wonderful animals, learn about…
Part of the Smithsonian Institution, the National Zoo is a place where people can marvel at wonderful animals, learn about wildlife, and enjoy a beautiful peaceful experience among the gardens.
3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
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Phone: 202-633-3038
Hours: 10am-6pm 364 days a year
Tickets: Admission is free.
Oakley Cabin
Oakley Cabin is a 19th century African American historic site. Built as one of three slave dwellings in the 1820s,…
Oakley Cabin is a 19th century African American historic site. Built as one of three slave dwellings in the 1820s, the cabin was the center of an African American roadside community from emancipation well into the 20th century. The dwelling, inhabited unt
3610 Brookeville Road
Olney, MD 20832
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Phone: 301-650-4373
Hours: Open for free tours given by trained docents from 12:00 noon- 4:00PM on the second and fourth Saturday, from April through November 7.
Tickets: Admission is free.
Olney Theatre
Offering professional productions year-round. One of only two State theatres in Maryland.
Offering professional productions year-round. One of only two State theatres in Maryland.
Rock Creek Trail
Asphalt trail is one of the most popular in the Washington metro area. 25-mile trail running from Lake Needwood Park…
Asphalt trail is one of the most popular in the Washington metro area. 25-mile trail running from Lake Needwood Park just north of Rockville to the Lincoln Memorial in DC.
15700 Needwood Lake Circle
Rockville, MD 20855
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Phone: 301-495-2595
Hours: Follows County Park hours (dawn til dusk)
Tickets: Use of the trail is free
RunAmuck Mud and Music Fest
This is the RunAmuck Mud & Music Fests! The Mud Run is a unique and incredible 5K run with terrain…
This is the RunAmuck Mud & Music Fests! The Mud Run is a unique and incredible 5K run with terrain and obstacles that can include hills, river crossings, walls, obstacles and MUD PITS. This is the most fun you can have racing! Race individually, as a doubles team, or as a member of a 4-person team. Choose the Open category with no restrictions on attire and footwear, or the Costumed category, which requires your own zany costume or matching costumes (for doubles and teams).
Music will be playing all day on the big stage with food and beverage available. We'll feature local acts and great cover bands.
Rock Creek Regional Park - Lake Needwood
15700 Needwood Lake Circle
Rockville, MD 20855
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Sandy Spring Slave Museum Slave Museum
A collection of historical art and artifacts telling the story of African American history. A clipper ship, African hut, and…
A collection of historical art and artifacts telling the story of African American history. A clipper ship, African hut, and log cabin are also on the site.
17901 BrookeRoad
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
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Phone: 301-774-4066
Hours: The museum is open by appointment only; contact slavemuseum@yahoo.com
Welcome to a typical school day in 1880 Seneca, Maryland.
16800 River Road
Poolesville, MD 20837
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Phone: 301-972-8588
Hours: open by appointment
Tickets: Admission is free.
Shadowland
Shadowland is a top destination for families in MD and VA. Offers unique laser adventures for families, youth groups, even…
Shadowland is a top destination for families in MD and VA. Offers unique laser adventures for families, youth groups, even businesses.
Quince Orchard Shopping Center
624 Quince Orchard Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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Phone: 301-330-5546
Hours: Monday 11am-6pm, Tues-Thur 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-12am, Sat 10am-12am, Sun 10am-10pm
Tickets: Pricing packages available online, http://www.shadowlandadventures.com/hours_prices.php
Silver Spring Baltimore & Ohio Raildroad Station
An award-winning restoration of a 1945 railroad station.
An award-winning restoration of a 1945 railroad station.
8100 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Phone: 301-495-4915
Hours: First Saturday of the month, April through December, 10am-3pm.
Silver Spring Heritage Trail
The Silver Spring Heritage Trail was dedicated in 2010 and is Montgomery County’s first trail dedicated to the exploration of…
The Silver Spring Heritage Trail was dedicated in 2010 and is Montgomery County's first trail dedicated to the exploration of a community's local history. The first six of twenty planned signs are located on a four block stretch of historic "Main Street" Georgia Avenue in downtown Silver Spring. Each sign relates unique stories of the men, women, and places that contributed to making Georgia Avenue a rare surviving example of an early to mid 20th century commercial street scape.Heritage_Trail_Map.pdfHeritage_Trail_Map.pdf
8435 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Phone: 301-537-1253
Hours: Always open and always free.
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.
St. Paul Community Church
The heart of a freed slave community dating to the late 1800s.
The heart of a freed slave community dating to the late 1800s.
14730 Sugarland Lane
Poolesville, MD 20837
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Phone: 301-717-9304
Hours: Sundays 1-4pm, APril through September and by appointment.
Stonestreet Museum of 19th Century Medicine
Included on the tour of Beall-Dawson House is this museum where major advancements in medicine were discovered.
Included on the tour of Beall-Dawson House is this museum where major advancements in medicine were discovered.
103 W. Montgomery Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
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Phone: 301-340-2825
Hours: Call for hours
Tickets: Admission is free.
Strike Bethesda
Strike properties offer stylish, glow-in-the-dark bowling with big screen video walls and a thumping sound system, as well as a…
Strike properties offer stylish, glow-in-the-dark bowling with big screen video walls and a thumping sound system, as well as a full service restaurant serving lane-side food and drinks, and sports bar.
Torrid Enterprises
With a store in Germantown Plaza, Torrid Paintball offers all supplies needed for paintball as well as a field at…
With a store in Germantown Plaza, Torrid Paintball offers all supplies needed for paintball as well as a field at the Clarksburg location. Directions available upon deposit.
Clarksburg, MD 20871
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Phone: 301-440-0426
Hours: Call for field availability, open play on the Last Sunday of every month
Tickets: Prices available online.
Town of Brookeville
Stroll though this quaint town including the Brookeville Academy (circa 1810), the recently restored 19th-century one room schoolhouse, and the…
Stroll though this quaint town including the Brookeville Academy (circa 1810), the recently restored 19th-century one room schoolhouse, and the Madison House where President James Madison fled in 1814 and established the "White House for a Day."
Georgia Avenue and Market Street
Brookeville, MD
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Phone: 301-570-4465
Hours: Call for information
Valley Mill
Serving families in the Washington area since 1956. Sixty acres of woods surrounds a spring-fed lake. Provides cutting edge instruction…
Serving families in the Washington area since 1956. Sixty acres of woods surrounds a spring-fed lake. Provides cutting edge instruction and gear for 40+ years. Specializes in kayaks.
15101 Seneca Road
Germantown, MD 20874
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Phone: 301-948-0220
Hours: 9am-4pm
Tickets: Pricing is available on the website
Featured Business
BlackFinn American Saloon
BlackFinn American Saloon is a modern day adaptation of a “big-city” saloon, with the welcoming charm and friendly faces found in the traditional neighborhood taverns of yesteryear. BlackFinn offers upscale-casual American fare with a contemporary interpretation of beloved classic cuisine for both lunch and dinner.
