Places in Montgomery County
Parks, trails, libraries, rec centers, public art, transit and landmarks. Every card links to its source and shows the date we checked it. No prices, no reviews.
Showing 77 of 77 places (data generated 2026-11-13).
Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station
Historic former railroad station on Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring. Sits beside a public mosaic and other downtown artworks.
Long Branch Library
Neighborhood branch on Garland Avenue in the Long Branch area of Silver Spring. Sits close to the Long Branch recreation center, so one trip can cover both.
Silver Spring Library
Branch library on Wayne Avenue, a short walk from downtown Silver Spring's Metro. One of the county's larger branches, with many public computers and study rooms.
Acorn Park
Tiny downtown Silver Spring pocket park, only a fraction of an acre. Look for the acorn-shaped gazebo and the shade trees around it.
Jesup Blair Park
Local park of about 14 acres on the Silver Spring and Takoma Park border. Has a playground, so it suits a short outing with small kids.
Botero Ballerinas
Sculpture of ballerinas by Barton Rubenstein in downtown Silver Spring. Pairs well with the other nearby downtown artworks for a short art walk.
Penguin Rush Hour
Mural by Sally Callmer in downtown Silver Spring. Painted close to the Metro, so it is easy to spot as soon as you arrive.
Sisyphus
Installation by artist Wendy Ross in downtown Silver Spring. One of several outdoor artworks you can string together on a downtown walk.
The Silver Pass
Mosaic from 2006 by G. Bryon Peck, Carien Quiroga and LaToya Middleton. Found in central Silver Spring, right by the old B&O railroad station.
Long Branch Community Recreation Center
County community recreation center on Piney Branch Road in Long Branch. Check the county recreation site for what is on before you go.
Silver Spring Metro Station
Red Line Metro station on Colesville Road in downtown Silver Spring. A handy start for a walk past the downtown library and public art.
Battery Bailey
Small Civil War fortification site above the Potomac near Little Falls. A quiet historical stop along the Bethesda side of the river.
Connie Morella Library
Bethesda's county library branch, on Arlington Road near downtown. Close enough to the Bethesda Metro to reach comfortably on foot.
Clara Barton National Historic Site
National Park Service site at Glen Echo preserving Clara Barton's last home. Barton founded the American Red Cross and lived here in her final years.
Josiah Henson Historic Site
Historic site telling the story of Josiah Henson, who escaped slavery. Located on Old Georgetown Road near North Bethesda.
Caroline Freeland Park
Compact urban park of just over an acre near downtown Bethesda. Has a playground and sits on Arlington Road, close to the Metro and shops.
McCrillis Gardens
Garden grounds of around six acres in the Bethesda area. Meant for slow strolls past plantings and along wooded paths.
Beacon
Sculpture by Mary Ann Mears beside the Bethesda Metro station. A quick look on the way in or out of the station.
Bethesda Walkaround
Sculpture by George Greenamyer in Bethesda's downtown core. One of a cluster of public works along the pedestrian streets.
Lyrical Lady
Sculpture by Mark Kramer in downtown Bethesda. Easy to include on a stroll past the other street sculptures nearby.
Capital Crescent Trail
Paved former rail line that carries walkers and cyclists through Bethesda. Follows the old rail corridor toward Washington, with gentle grades.
Bethesda Metro Station
Red Line Metro station on Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Bethesda. Several public sculptures are within a short walk of the entrance.
Rockville Memorial Library
Rockville's library branch on Maryland Avenue, in the town center. Within walking distance of Courthouse Square and Rockville Metro.
Beall-Dawson House
Early 1800s house museum in the middle of Rockville. Run by Montgomery History, a short walk from Courthouse Square.
Cabin John Regional Park
Wooded regional park of about 500 acres between Rockville and North Bethesda. Includes a dog park and ties into the Cabin John trail network.
Rock Creek Regional Park
Huge park of roughly 1,800 acres built around two lakes north of Rockville. Playgrounds, trails and lakeside paths give families plenty to choose from.
Rockville Pike Globe
Globe-shaped statue on Rockville Pike, close to Rockville Metro. Easy to find when walking out from the station.
The Flow of History
Mural by Peter Tabri and Deirdre Saunder in central Rockville. A short walk from the Rockville Metro station.
Bauer Drive Recreation Center
County recreation center on Bauer Drive, northeast of central Rockville. Check the county recreation site for programs before visiting.
Rock Creek Trail
Long paved trail of about 15 miles that follows Rock Creek's valley. Runs through the Rockville area and links up with the lakes to the north.
Rockville Metro Station
Red Line Metro and MARC station on Hungerford Drive in Rockville. Close to the town center, the library and Courthouse Square.
International Latitude Observatory
Small observatory building in Gaithersburg, from a worldwide chain of latitude stations. Built around 1900 to help study the slow wobble of the Earth.
Kentlands Mansion
Historic mansion at the heart of the Kentlands neighborhood in Gaithersburg. Stands beside the Arts Barn, another city cultural building.
Gaithersburg Library
Large branch on Montgomery Village Avenue in Gaithersburg. County library data lists a children's discovery room here.
Gaithersburg Community Museum
Small local-history museum on South Summit Avenue, in an old railroad depot. Right beside the Gaithersburg MARC station.
Washington Square Park
Neighborhood park of about five acres near central Gaithersburg. A playground makes it an easy stop when you have kids along.
Celebración
Bronze bear sculpture by Michele van den Heuvel in the Gaithersburg area. A lighthearted piece that makes a quick photo stop.
Market Square Colonnade
Columned art installation by The Bloomer Studio at Market Square in Kentlands. Look up at the metalwork above the columns.
Activity Center at Bohrer Park
City of Gaithersburg activity center on South Frederick Avenue. Part of the Bohrer Park area, which also has a skate park nearby.
Gaithersburg MARC Station
MARC commuter rail station on South Summit Avenue in old Gaithersburg. Next door to the Gaithersburg Community Museum.
Germantown Library
Library branch on Century Boulevard in Germantown's town center area. County library data lists a children's discovery room here too.
Button Farm Living History Center
Living-history farm site near Germantown. Focuses on the African American history of the area.
Waters House History Center
Historic house museum in Germantown. A local-history stop connected with Montgomery History.
Black Hill Regional Park
Sprawling regional park of more than 1,600 acres beside Little Seneca Lake. Two playgrounds, a dog park, fitness stations and a community garden are on site.
South Germantown Recreational Park
Large recreation park of over 600 acres on the southern edge of Germantown. Several playgrounds, outdoor fitness stations and a community garden.
Plum Gar Neighborhood Recreation Center
County neighborhood recreation center on Scenery Drive in Germantown. A small local hub, so check the county recreation site for what is running.
Seneca Greenway Trail
Unpaved trail of roughly eight miles along Great Seneca Creek. Shared by hikers, bikers and riders, so wear shoes that can get muddy.
Germantown MARC Station
MARC commuter rail station on Mateny Hill Road in Germantown. Very close to Germantown's town center.
Wheaton Library
Branch library on Georgia Avenue that shares a building with the Wheaton recreation center. Wheaton Metro is roughly a kilometer to the south.
National Capital Trolley Museum
Museum of vintage streetcars set in Northwest Branch park. Visitors can ride a short trolley loop to see the collection.
Wheaton Regional Park
Big regional park of roughly 540 acres on the north side of Wheaton. Has a carousel, a dog park and fitness stations, enough for a full afternoon.
Wheaton Community Recreation Center
County recreation center on Georgia Avenue in central Wheaton. Shares its address with the Wheaton library, so it is easy to combine both.
Matthew Henson Trail
Paved trail of around five miles through stream-valley parkland. Connects neighborhoods in the Wheaton and Aspen Hill area.
Wheaton Metro Station
Red Line Metro station on Georgia Avenue in central Wheaton. Known for one of the longest escalators in the country.
Opal A. Daniels Park
Small neighborhood park of about two acres in Takoma Park. A playground makes it a handy stop on a stroll through the area.
Takoma Urban Park
Pocket park on Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park's old-town stretch. Has a playground, handy when out walking with small children.
Takoma-Piney Branch Park
Local park of about 12 acres on Darwin Avenue in Takoma Park. Two playgrounds and a dog park make it a good pick with kids and dogs.
Takoma Park Community Center
City-run community center on Maple Avenue in Takoma Park. The city's recreation pages list current classes and events.
Sligo Creek Trail
Paved creekside path of about six miles through Takoma Park and beyond. Popular with walkers and cyclists heading between Takoma Park and Wheaton.
Great Falls Tavern
Canal-era tavern, now a National Park Service visitor center on MacArthur Boulevard. A starting point for river views and the canal towpath.
Potomac Library
Branch library on Glenolden Drive in central Potomac. A calm neighborhood branch with wi-fi and public computers.
Heritage Farm Park
A 30-acre park on Hall Road in Potomac, with a playground. Open space and trails for a relaxed family outing.
Potomac Community Park
Five-acre park on Falls Road in the middle of Potomac. Has a playground right beside the Potomac recreation center.
Potomac Community Recreation Center
County recreation center on Falls Road in Potomac. Next door to Potomac Community Park and its playground.
C&O Canal Towpath
Flat historic towpath beside the old canal and the Potomac River. Run by the National Park Service and used by walkers and cyclists alike.
Kingsley Schoolhouse
Historic schoolhouse looked after by Montgomery Parks, near Clarksburg. Shows what a small rural school looked like in the county's north.
Dowden's Ordinary
Small special park of under three acres on Stringtown Road in Clarksburg. A playground makes it a quick stop with young children.
Little Bennett Regional Park
One of the county's largest parks at more than 3,700 acres, in the far north. Woods and trails near Clarksburg make it a good pick for a long walk.
Piedmont Woods Park
About 65 acres of parkland on Snowden Farm Parkway in Clarksburg. A playground, a dog park and walking trails share the space.
Clarksburg Greenway Trail
Greenway trail of about three and a half miles around Clarksburg. Part paved and part natural surface, so it is easy to pick a casual stretch.
Brookeville
Small historic town near Olney that sheltered President Madison in 1814. Quiet streets of old houses make for an easy walk.
Olney Library
Community library branch on Olney-Laytonsville Road in central Olney. Offers public computers and wi-fi for the town and nearby farmland.
Oakley Cabin African American Museum
Historic log cabin museum near Olney, managed by Montgomery Parks. Focuses on African American history in rural Montgomery County.
Cherrywood Park
A 20-acre local park with a playground, tucked into Olney's streets. Reached from Cherry Valley Drive, with walking paths and open lawn.
Olney Manor Recreational Park
Roughly 90 acres of recreation park on Georgia Avenue in Olney. Has a playground and a dog park beside the sports facilities.
Longwood Community Recreation Center
County community recreation center on Georgia Avenue north of Olney. Its mailing address says Brookeville, but it sits close to Olney.
North Branch Trail
Trail of about seven miles through the North Branch stream valley near Olney. Some sections are paved and some are dirt, so check your stretch first.