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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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300 Shady Grove

Gaithersburg

300, it’s bowling – with a twist. What’s the twist? It’s everything entertainment under one roof: state-of-the-art lanes, floor to…

300 Shady Grove

300, it’s bowling – with a twist. What’s the twist? It’s everything entertainment under one roof: state-of-the-art lanes, floor to ceiling video screens, casual-dining and your favorite local hangout with friendly servers asking “how’s that 10-lb ball treating you?”.

300 Shady Grove Website

15720 Shady Grove Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Phone: (301) 948-1390

Adventure Park at Sandy Spring

Sandy Spring

The Adventure Park offers family fun for ages 7 and up. This aerial forest adventure is fun, exciting and safe…

The Adventure Park offers family fun for ages 7 and up. This aerial forest adventure is fun, exciting and safe for all participants. We provide a harness and equipment and give you a safety briefing that demonstrates how to climb in the park. There are 10 separate courses of varying levels of difficulty. Each course has zip lines but primarily consist of “bridges” between tree platforms made of rope, cable and wood configurations creating over 150 unique challenges. You will develop skills, endurance, and confidence during your time in the Park. Trained Adventure Park staff members monitor the Park and are there to assist if needed.

Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Website

16701 Norwood Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
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Phone: (240) 389-4FUN

AG Paintball Games Ltd.

Gaithersburg

Professionally owned sports center offering paintball for individuals, groups and parties.

Professionally owned sports center offering paintball for individuals, groups and parties.

AG Paintball Games Ltd. Website

226 Gold Kettle Drive
Gaithersburg,

MD

20878
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Phone: 301-417-0137

Hours: Two sessions a day on Sat & Sun (Morning 9:30-12:30, Afternoon 1:30-4:30)

Tickets: Individuals-$45, Group packages from $40-45

Agricultural History Farm Park

Derwood

A turn-of-the century Montgomery County farm, with animals and a working sawmill.
Located on 410 acres along Rock Creek…

A turn-of-the century Montgomery County farm, with animals and a working sawmill.
Located on 410 acres along Rock Creek in Derwood, the farm park consists of a 19th-century farmhouse, a barn, assorted farm buildings and an activity center.

Agricultural History Farm Park Website

18400 Muncaster Road
Derwood, MD 20850
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Phone: 301-948-5053

Hours: Open year round, call or check website for details

Black Hill Park

Boyds

Experience Little Seneca Lake by boat and enjoy the wildlife by kayak, canoe, or rowboat. Private boats and Fishing are…

Experience Little Seneca Lake by boat and enjoy the wildlife by kayak, canoe, or rowboat. Private boats and Fishing are allowed with permit.

Black Hill Park Website

20920 Lake Ridge Drive
Boyds,

MD

20841
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Phone: 301-972-6157

Hours: May-September, Wednesdays-Sundays

Tickets: $8 per hour boat rentals, or $27.50 for full day use. $4 tickets for Pontoon Boat tours

Black Rock Center for the Arts

Germantown

BlackRock inspires the community to explore, experience, and engage in the arts by providing artistically excellent programs, creating the opportunity…

BlackRock inspires the community to explore, experience, and engage in the arts by providing artistically excellent programs, creating the opportunity for lifelong participation in the arts.

Black Rock Center for the Arts Website

12901 Town Commons Drive
Germantown,

MD

20874
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Phone: 301-528-2260

Hours: Art gallery open Mon-Fr 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm

Tickets: check website for tickets

Blair Mansion Restaurant

Silver Spring

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

Blair Mansion Restaurant Website

7711 Eastern Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20912
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Phone: 301-588-1688

Hours: Open for lunch 11-3 and Dinner 5-9

Tickets: Dinner & Show for $49.99

Boyds Negro School

Boyds

One-room schoolhouse served as the only public school for African Americans in the Boyds area for over 40 years serving…

One-room schoolhouse served as the only public school for African Americans in the Boyds area for over 40 years serving grades 1-8. Visit the school for tours or meetings.

Boyds Negro School Website

19510 White Ground Road
Boyds, MD 20841
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Phone: 301-972-0578

Hours: Open by appointment and the last Sunday of each month from 1-3pm

Tickets: Admission is free.

Butler’s Orchard

Germantown

Montgomery County’s one stop shop for fresh fruits and vegetables in season. The farm also offers a large selection of…

Montgomery County's one stop shop for fresh fruits and vegetables in season. The farm also offers a large selection of pick your own farm fresh produce including strawberries, blueberries, peas, cherries, blackberries, raspberries, pumpkins, apples and c

Butler’s Orchard Website

22200 Davis Mill Road
Germantown,

MD

20876
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Phone: 301-972-3299

Hours: Spring-10am-5pm, Fall-9:30am-5:30pm

Tickets: prices vary

Button Farm Living History Center

Germantown

A living history farm portraying 1850s plantation life and heirloom garden.

A living history farm portraying 1850s plantation life and heirloom garden.

Button Farm Living History Center Website

16820 Black Rock Road
Germantown, MD 20874
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Phone: 301-916-7090

Hours: Call or check website for details.

C&O Canal, Blockhouse Point

Potomac

Site of a Union outpost camp and blockhouse that was destroyed by Confederate Col. John S. Mosby’s raiders in 1864.

Site of a Union outpost camp and blockhouse that was destroyed by Confederate Col. John S. Mosby's raiders in 1864.

C&O Canal, Blockhouse Point Website

15000 Rive Road
Potomac, MD 20874
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Phone: 301-840-5848

Hours: Call for details on guided hikes.

C&O Canal, Edwards Ferry

Poolesville

A well-used crossing point on the Potomac between Montgomery and Loundon Counties, in 1863 75,000 southern troops crossed on pontoon…

A well-used crossing point on the Potomac between Montgomery and Loundon Counties, in 1863 75,000 southern troops crossed on pontoon bridges on their way to Gettysburg.

C&O Canal, Edwards Ferry Website

River Road and Edwards Ferry Road
Poolesville, MD
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Phone: 301-983-0825

Hours: Open year round.

C&O Canal, Seneca Aqueduct/Riley’s Lockhouse

Poolesville

A scenic aqueduct and lockhouse along the C&O Canal.

A scenic aqueduct and lockhouse along the C&O Canal.

C&O Canal, Seneca Aqueduct/Riley’s Lockhouse Website

River Road and Riley's Lock Road
Poolesville, MD
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Phone: 301-983-0825

Capital Crescent Trail

Bethesda

11 mile biker-hiker trail running from west Silver Spring to Georgetown DC. The trail was formerly used as the Georgetown…

11 mile biker-hiker trail running from west Silver Spring to Georgetown DC. The trail was formerly used as the Georgetown Branch rail line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

Capital Crescent Trail Website

Bethesda Avenue
Bethesda,

MD

20814
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Phone: 202-234-4874

Hours: Follows County Park hours (dawn til dusk)

Tickets: Use of the trail is free

Capitol River Cruises

Washington

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.

Capitol River Cruises Website

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)

Chesapeak and Ohio (C&O) Canal Towpath

Potomac

Running along side the C&O Canal, the towpath provides a path for bikers, walkers, dogs to enjoy Maryland, DC and…

Running along side the C&O Canal, the towpath provides a path for bikers, walkers, dogs to enjoy Maryland, DC and Virgina.

Chesapeak and Ohio (C&O) Canal Towpath Website

11710 MacArthur Boulevard
Potomac, MD 20854
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Phone: 301-767-3714

Hours: Follows County Park hours (dawn til dusk)

Tickets: Use of the trail is free

Clara Barton National Historic Site

Glen Echo

Visit the house of the founder of the American Red Cross during the last 15 years of her life.

Visit the house of the founder of the American Red Cross during the last 15 years of her life.

Clara Barton National Historic Site Website

5801 Oxford Road
Glen Echo, MD 20812
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Phone: 301-320-1410

Hours: Tours on the hour: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.
Groups of 10 or more need reservations.

Tickets: Admission is free.

Clopper Lake

Gaithersburg

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

Clopper Lake Website

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

Dave & Busters

Kensington

Restaurant, bar and virtual game center.

Restaurant, bar and virtual game center.

Dave & Busters Website

11301 Rockville Pike, 3rd Floor
Kensington,

MD

20895
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Phone: 301-230-5151

Hours: Sun-Wed 11:30am-11pm, Th 11:30am-Midnight, Fri-Sat 11:30am-1am

Gaithersburg Community Museum

Gaithersburg

Located in the restored B&O Railroad Station complex. Museum features educational exhibits and programs.

Located in the restored B&O Railroad Station complex. Museum features educational exhibits and programs.

Gaithersburg Community Museum Website

9 South Summit Avenue
Gaithersburg,

MD

20877
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Phone: 301-258-6160

Hours: Call for hours

Tickets: Admission is free.

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