Montgomery County, Maryland
Neighboring the Nation's Capital
Visit Montgomery is the official tourism bureau for Montgomery County Maryland, located just north of Washington, D.C. Whether you’re traveling to the Metropolitan area for business or leisure, we’re here to bring you helpful information about our area, no matter the season.
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Entertainment & Family Fun
If you come to the DC area with your family, you may be surprised at how many kid-friendly activities the area has to offer. The county offers many places for the more common activities of bowling, ice-skating, and miniature golf, but there are also more unique activities relating to the history of the area. The National Capital Trolley Museum, the Clara Barton House, and the National Museum of Health and Medicine are just a few of the historical and educational offerings of the county for the whole family to enjoy.
If you are a lover of theatrical productions and music, there are numerous venues in the county that offer many different types of shows throughout the year, close to shops, restaurants, and great places to stay.
Sightseeing in Washington, DC
When staying in Montgomery County, you can enjoy everything the area has to offer while still being a short metro ride away from the nation’s capital. Take a walk along the national mall and enjoy the iconic monuments and memorials, including the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the World War II Memorial. History lovers will be in heaven touring the Smithsonian museums, and you can even stop by the visitor’s centers of the U.S. Capitol and White House. The best part is, almost everything is completely free!
After a day full of fun and history in DC, just hop back on the metro and grab dinner or enjoy a concert in the always entertaining Montgomery County. No matter what you’re looking for, you’ll find it among the many venues, restaurants, museums, shops, and much more in the Montgomery County cities of Rockville, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, and Germantown to name a few.
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