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Plan Your Next Group tour to Maryland’s Cultural Capital, Next Door to Washington, DC.

From the banks of the Potomac River to thriving urban centers and over rolling hills, Montgomery County, Maryland has an impressive variety of group-friendly experiences. Start your journey at Locals Farm Market, situated in the heart of Historic Poolesville. This cafe and farm-to-table restaurant, housed in the historic Steven’s House, celebrates local food and community. Nearby, visitors of The Crossvines can engage in educational programs about viticulture, agritourism, and culinary arts, connecting with Maryland’s farming history. The tranquil space includes a winery, restaurant, and beautiful gardens. For more local libations, add a few farm breweries, wineries and cideries found along the Tastemakers Trail.

Next, head to The Mansion at Strathmore, where intimate artistic programs unfold in the Music Room. Explore galleries, enjoy Afternoon Tea, wander through sculpture gardens, and shop at the Strathmore store for unique finds. In Potomac, Glenstone Museum blends art, architecture, and nature across 300 acres. It houses modern and contemporary artworks, embodying historical shifts in 20th and 21st-century art experiences.

Delve into history at the Clara Barton National Historic Site in Glen Echo. This site, dedicated to the founder of the American Red Cross, features Barton’s 38-room residence and offers tours showcasing her remarkable life. Nearby, Glen Echo Park buzzes with creativity. It hosts resident artists, children’s theaters, nature programs, social dance events, and a restored 1921 Dentzel Carousel, making it a vibrant hub for visual and performing arts.

At Field of Screams Maryland, your group can navigate through one of the country’s scariest haunted trails, where spine-tingling surprises await around every corner. Groups can also enjoy the more interactive elements, like the paintball apocalypse, where you’ll fend off zombie invaders, and the Circus of the Dead, a macabre twist on classic circus thrills. These attractions provide the perfect blend of fear and fun, making it an ideal outing for thrill-seekers.

When the winter chill sets in, take your group to Winter City Lights in Olney. This enchanting event offers one of the largest light displays in the region, with over a million lights illuminating the night sky. Your group can stroll through beautifully themed light trails, take in the a 52-foot tall programmable Christmas lights tree with light shows, and warm up with hot cocoa by the fire pits.