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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

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Valley Mill

Germantown

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.

Valley Mill Website

15101 Seneca Road
Germantown,

MD

20874
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Phone: 301-948-0220

Hours: 9am-4pm

Tickets: Pricing is available on the website

VisArts

Rockville

The Metropolitan Center for the Visual Arts (VisArts) is a dynamic, non-profit arts center dedicated to engaging the community in…

VisArts

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.

VisArts Website

155 Gibbs Street
Rockville, MD 20850
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Phone: 301-315-8200

Washington D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center

Kensington

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…

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 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.

Washington D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center Website

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

Woodend Mansion

Chevy Chase

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.

Woodend Mansion Website

8940 Jones Mill Road
Chevy Chase,

MD

20815
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Phone: 301-652-9188

Hours: Open daily, dawn til dusk

Tickets: Admission is free.

Woodlawn Manor Museum

Sandy Spring

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.

Woodlawn Manor Museum Website

16501 Norwood Road
Sandy Spring,

MD

20860
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Phone: 301-570-5722

Hours: Call for hours

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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. 

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