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
199 E. Montgomery Avenue
Rockville,
MD
20850View a Map
Phone: 301-340-9390
Hours: check website for movie times & ticket prices
20000 Century Boulevard
Germantown,
MD
20874View a Map
Phone: 301-916-9235
Hours: check website for movie times & ticket prices
Robert C. McDonell Campground-Cabin John
7 sites with grills, tables, campfire circle, and pit toilets. No running water on sites between Nov. 1 and Mar.…
7 sites with grills, tables, campfire circle, and pit toilets. No running water on sites between Nov. 1 and Mar. 31
7701 Tuckerman Lane
Potomac,
MD
20854View a Map
Phone: 301-495-2525
Hours: Open year round
Tickets: http://www.montgomeryparks.org/permits/
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
20855View a Map
Phone: 301-495-2595
Hours: Follows County Park hours (dawn til dusk)
Tickets: Use of the trail is free
Route 28 & Monroe Street
Rockville,
MD
20850View a Map
Phone: 240-314-8606
Hours: Wednesday 9am-1pm, Saturday 11am-2pm May-Nov
Tickets: Prices for produce vary based on market and season
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
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.
18524 Brooke Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
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Phone: 301-774-4066
Hours: The museum is open by appointment only; contact slavemuseum@yahoo.com
Seneca Creek State Park
The park, comprised of 6,300 acres, extends along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek, as it winds its way to…
The park, comprised of 6,300 acres, extends along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek, as it winds its way to the Potomac River. The Clopper Day-Use Area contains many scenic areas, including the 90-acre Clopper Lake, surrounded by forests and fields. Picnicking, boat rentals, trails and a tire playground are just some of its recreational opportunities. A restored 19th century cabin and a self-guided path interpret the history of the area. Nearby, the Schaeffer Farm Trail Area offers 12 miles of marked trails for hiking and mountain biking. For the more adventuresome hiker, the 16.5-mile Seneca Creek Greenway Trail follows the entire course of the river. During May, the Schwartz peony gardens and field plants are in bloom.
Seneca Schoolhouse Museum
The Schoolhouse was built in 1865 of Seneca sandstone and operated as a one-room schoolhouse until 1910. A carefully researched…
The Schoolhouse was built in 1865 of Seneca sandstone and operated as a one-room schoolhouse until 1910. A carefully researched 19th-century school day program is taught by a trained and costumed teacher.
Open year-round for scheduled school field trips; please see their website or call for details.
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
20878View a Map
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. The station is a unique venue where passing trains remind one of…
An award-winning restoration of a 1945 railroad station. The station is a unique venue where passing trains remind one of its historic use and set the stage for railroad-theme events. With the restoration of the station to its 1945 opening day appearance, visitors will enjoy the improved look of this transportation landmark. New amenities include a handicapped-accessible entrance and restroom, air-conditioning, the restored 1945 passenger waiting room furniture, bicycle rack and historical exhibits.
View "Montgomery County Hidden Treasures - On the Right Track: Silver Spring's Historic Train 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 Civic Building at Veterans Plaza
Enjoy summer concerts and ice skating in the winter. Check the website for updates.
*Use the address…
Enjoy summer concerts and ice skating in the winter. Check the website for updates.
*Use the address 8525 Fenton Street for Mapquest or GPS devices.*
One Veterans Place
8525 Fenton Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Phone: 240-777-5350
Hours: Hours and dates vary.
Ellsworth Drive between Fenton & Cedar
Silver Spring,
MD
20910View a Map
Phone: 202-362-8889
Hours: Saturday 9am-1pm April-Dec
Tickets: Prices for produce vary based on market and season
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.
Download the Silver Spring Heritage Trail map
View "Montgomery County Hidden Treasures - On the Right Track: Silver Spring's Historic Train Station"
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
20774View a Map
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
Sligo Creek Golf Course
A challenging 9-hole course. The terrain of the course is hilly, with a clubhouse featuring a pro shop and snack…
A challenging 9-hole course. The terrain of the course is hilly, with a clubhouse featuring a pro shop and snack bar. Located conveniently close to Washington, D.C.
9701 Sligo Creek Parkway
Silver Spring,
MD
20901View a Map
Phone: 301-585-6006
Hours: Call number for tee times
Tickets: http://www.montgomerycountygolf.com/SC_home.html
Spagnvola Chocolatier
We are a Farm and Factory Owned Chocolatier. We import our own exquisite Cocoa beans from our exotic farm in…
We are a Farm and Factory Owned Chocolatier. We import our own exquisite Cocoa beans from our exotic farm in the Dominican Republic. We showcase tours of our factory on Saturday afternoons to educate others on the process of premium chocolate and the hard work that goes into it. All are welcome!
Featured Business
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Get away to one of the premier hotels in Bethesda, MD. Featuring 447 guest rooms and approximately 50,000 square feet of event space adjacent to the area’s Metro system, our Bethesda, Maryland hotel offers easy access to Rockville, MD, Washington, DC and Northern Virginia with a 23,700 sq ft ballroom, a 120-seat amphitheater, innovative catering menus, and impeccable hotel rooms .
