Winter is a magical time of year in Montgomery County, Maryland, and the City of Gaithersburg’s drive-thru Winter Lights Festival is a shining example of the magic you can experience. Take a 3.5-mile drive through Seneca Creek State Park, where more than 450 illuminated displays and beautifully stung trees that light your way through enchanted... Read More
Holiday lights are even more spectacular in Montgomery County. From the glowing pathways of Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens to the Winter Lights drive-through displays in Gaithersburg, to the sparkle of Rio’s Lakefront, and the Festival of Lights from around the world in Kensington. Attend a tree-lighting steeped in tradition set to lively music in Kentland, or... Read More
A cozy café. A chance encounter. A first date that involves a few wobbles on the ice. You know the ingredients of a Hallmark movie, and you don’t need a film crew to experience them. This holiday season, Montgomery County, Maryland, sets the scene for your own movie-inspired getaway, with local shops, holiday lights, and... Read More
Every destination has its own urban legends and haunted places where only the brave tread. Montgomery County, Maryland, is no exception. Whether you’re looking for a ghost sighting, hear bumps in the night, or learn something new about a popular historic site, we’ve got you covered. It’s a perfect addition to your next weekend getaway... Read More
Montgomery County, Maryland, has some of the most fantastic hiking opportunities near a major metropolitan area. With the beauty that comes with the changing seasons, it’s the perfect time to get outside and take in the scenery. Here is our guide to seven great hikes to see fall foliage near Washington, DC, this fall. Great... Read More
Food, drinks, music, and a waterfront view—what could be better? The 4th Annual Taste of Rio returns to Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This annual lakeside celebration has quickly become one of Montgomery County, Maryland’s popular fall events, bringing together local restaurants, craft cocktails, live... Read More
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