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Gaithersburg

Known for its diverse communities, Gaithersburg is located in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland and is the second largest city in the area with more than 70,000 residents. Gaithersburg is also conveniently situated in between a number of the area’s most beloved parks such as Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm and Seneca Creek... Read More

African American Heritage Sites

Stories of the Underground Railroad are rich and rooted deep into Montgomery County, Maryland. By being so close to the free North, freedom was easier to obtain because of the distance but it was still a dangerous journey. The multitude of historic sites and experiences located across the county make it a choice destination for... Read More

It’s Now Even Easier Enjoy a Picnic in the Park in Montgomery County

It is now easy as pie for people to find local restaurants offering takeout and delivery near a park. The new MoCo Eats: Picnic in the Park initiative — a partnership between Visit Montgomery and Montgomery Parks — is currently taking place in nine parks in Montgomery County, Maryland and could expand to more locations... Read More

Chef Sammy D is Coming to Comus Inn & Shares a Recipe to Celebrate

Montgomery County, Maryland is about to get a new resident celebrity chef — Sam DeMarco “aka Chef Sammy D” — as the Culinary Director for The Comus Inn in Dickerson, MD. Born in Brooklyn, Chef Sammy D opened his first restaurant in 1994, a late-night dining hot spot aptly called First, which quickly earned him... Read More

Historic White’s Ferry

Operating since 1786, Historic White’s Ferry is the last of 100 ferries that shuttled passengers across the Potomac River. Located approximately six miles from the Town of Poolesville in Montgomery County, Maryland, a ferry experience pairs well with a scenic drive through the Agricultural Reserve, a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain and a few stops along... Read More

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