Things to Do in Montgomery County, MD

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

The National Museum of Health and Medicine is currently closed to the public in order to install new exhibits. It will reopen in May 2012.

National Museum of Health and Medicine Website

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.

National Zoological Park Website

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

Oakley Cabin Website

Offering professional productions year-round. One of only two State theatres in Maryland.

Olney Theatre Website

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.

Rock Creek Trail Website

Round House Theatre Website

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.

RunAmuck Mud and Music Fest Website

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.

Sandy Spring Slave Museum Slave Museum Website

Welcome to a typical school day in 1880 Seneca, Maryland.

Seneca Schoolhouse Museum Website

Shadowland is a top destination for families in MD and VA. Offers unique laser adventures for families, youth groups, even businesses.

Shadowland Website

An award-winning restoration of a 1945 railroad station.

Silver Spring Baltimore & Ohio Raildroad Station Website

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

Silver Spring Heritage Trail Website

Maryland's only theme park featuring more than 100 exciting rides, slides, shows and attractions, plus Hurricane Harbor Water Park.

Six Flags America Website

A vibrant dining and entertainment experience, day or night along the Potomac River. Perfect for individuals or parties of any size.

Spirit of Washington Cruise Website

The heart of a freed slave community dating to the late 1800s.

St. Paul Community Church Website

Included on the tour of Beall-Dawson House is this museum where major advancements in medicine were discovered.

Stonestreet Museum of 19th Century Medicine Website

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.

Strike Bethesda Website

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.

Torrid Enterprises Website

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."

Town of Brookeville Website