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Silver Spring
Play All Day, Stay All Night
Silver Spring’s family and pedestrian-friendly downtown atmosphere makes it the perfect place to stay when visiting Montgomery County. During the day, the neighborhood offers an excellent variety of restaurants and stores, while at night this state-designated Arts and Entertainment District is your go-to entertainment spot in Montgomery County. The highly walkable downtown area has tons of options for a night out on the town.
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Guide to the Best Holiday Shows and Performances in Montgomery County
Montgomery County, Maryland, offers an exceptional range of world-class performances, and this holiday season, the curtain is rising at venues throughout the area. Make it a date night or bring the family to one of these local holiday favorites. A Christmas Carol Olney Theatre CenterNovember 28-December 28 It wouldn’t be the holidays without Olney’s favorite Read More »
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5 Things to Expect at the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade
The annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade is held in Silver Spring, Maryland, which was voted #1 Best Place to Live for Families by Fortune Magazine in 2024. It is the only Thanksgiving Parade in the DC Metro area and welcomes the start of the holiday season. The annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade returns to Downtown Read More »
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Great Holiday Light Displays Around Montgomery County
From the Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens to the Winter Lights in Gaithersburg, we’ve rounded up Montgomery County’s best holiday light displays and experiences you won’t want to miss this season. Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens: Wheaton Stroll through more than one million dazzling, colorful lights shaped into hand-crafted flowers, animals, snowflakes, and other natural Read More »
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Fall for Fall Inspired Flavors
With the start of autumn in Montgomery County, Maryland, comes the beginning of cozy food season, when hearty dishes help us adjust to colder weather. Check out recommended picks of the best fall seasonal dishes from restaurants, eateries, and craft beverage producers ready for the fall season. Restaurants From comfort foods to tasty beverages, it Read More »
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Best Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, is a time to honor the rich traditions, contributions, and cultures of Hispanic and Latino communities. In Montgomery County, Maryland, celebrating goes far beyond festivals and parades—it’s woven into the food, history, and everyday experiences that showcase the area’s incredible diversity. If you’re visiting for Read More »
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7 Great Hikes to See Fall Foliage Near DC
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, here is our guide to the top seven hikes to see fall foliage near Washington, DC, this fall. Great Falls, MD: Billy Goat Trail The Billy Goat Trail is one Read More »
