Montgomery County, located on the western border of our nation's capital, offers a wonderful mix of urban sophistication and country leisure. The communities of Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Germantown are all located within the boundaries of Montgomery County.
From the county's seat, the City of Rockville, visitors are equidistant from three airports: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National, and Dulles International, all within a 45-minute drive. The Metrorail (the region's subway system) has 13 Red Line Stations in Montgomery County all leading into Washington, D.C. and surrounding regional destination.
Founded in 1983, the Conference and Visitors is your authority to over 45 quality accommodations with nearly 9,000 guest rooms, over 900 ethnically diverse restaurants, 60 galleries, 22 theaters, 50 historic venues, 200 miles of trails & paths, 33,602 acres of parkland, 9 public golf courses, world-class shopping including 33 department stores, 657 spas and salons, 743 boutiques and specialty stores.
Some exciting attractions/things to do in Montgomery County include:
The Music Center at Strathmore opened in 2005. This magnificent structure houses 1,978-seat concert hall which welcomes world renowned performers. The connecting state-of-the-art education center features music and dance classes, workshops, and seminars for all ages.
The Bethesda Theatre opened its doors in 2007. Newly restored to its original glory, the Art Deco Bethesda Theatre offers popular Off Broadway productions and cabaret-style shows in the intimate environment of a 650-seat theatre. Managed by Nederlander Worldwide, the Bethesda Theatre brings a full schedule of top-flight entertainment to the heart of Bethesda.
Heritage Tourism: History where you least expect it! While driving the county's rural roads past landscapes that look much as they did in early America, see rolling farmland steeped in history. The Potomac, a national river, flows through the county with white water, a ferry crossing, and history as a major crossroads of the Civil War. Eighteenth century homes, original commuter towns from the late 1800's, horse farms, weathered barns, notable architecture, and more are waiting to be discovered by you.
C&O Canal National Historical Park. Heritage of the Potomac River with walking towpath to the Olmstead Bridges overlooking Great Falls.
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard, a 92-acre farm nestled in the rolling hills of Comus, Maryland, is the only winery in Montgomery County, Maryland. The winery welcomes visitors for wine tastings, tours of the vineyard, and various events throughout the year.
Brookside Gardens is an award-winning 50-acre public display garden including the azalea garden, rose garden, children's garden, formal garden, fragrance garden, Japanese style garden and trial garden.
Montgomery County is also home to exciting annual events including:
Sugarloaf Craft Festival, Farm Tour & Harvest Sale, Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, SILVERDOCS Film Festival, AT&T National Golf Tournament, Shaker Forest Festival,
Seneca Creek State Park Light Festival, and many more!
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