Rockville is the third largest city in Maryland, with an extensive network of public transportation, including connections directly into Washington, DC. It has gone through a series of renovations, the latest of which has turned the Rockville Town Square into a hub of commercial shops and luxury apartments.
In the early 50s, Rockville became the focus of developers who provided hundreds of affordable housing to returning GIs and their young families. Over time, it has grown and has a wide diversity of homes and home styles. It's not the exclusive community that you'll find in Chevy Chase or Potomac. It has a diverse, middle-class population and offers a many community benefits. One way to get to know Rockville, is to visit its YouTube Channel, which, for the past 8 years, has regularly published videos about issues relevant to the community, spotlights on different events, and general information of value to the public.
Filled with high-end shops, restaurants, and luxury apartments for rent, the Rockville Town Square is a perfect place to enjoy a day. During the summer months, it offers free Friday night concerts in the Square. They also have many other events throughout the year that you can check out here.
Lake Needwood is a 75-acre reservoir located just east of Rockville. Here you can rent boats, hike, or bike on its beautiful trails. Lake Needwood also offers great fishing spots and zip lines.
This park has multiple hiking trails & lakeshore wildlife-watching, plus playgrounds & boat rentals. This park covers nearly 1800 acres, which includes Lake Needwood and 54-acre Lake Frank. It's the perfect place for picnicking, fishing, boating, biking, learning, looking for wildlife, or just enjoying the outdoors.
Located inside Rock Creek Regional Park, it's famous for its Raptor Walkway where you can see a resident American bald eagle, owls, and hawks. Ideal for kids, they can get dressed up and live as native Indians in the Legacy of the People exhibit, and participate in lots of other guide nature-focused activities.
A must-do for any American history buff. Reviewers on TripAdvisor rave about their museums' docent tours, e.g. "... a real insight into
Located behind St. Mary's Church, a beautiful old train station with a small café inside. We encourage you to visit this historic building.
Its graveyard is the burial place of F. Scott Fitzgerald, and his wife, Zelda.
Normandie Farm is chef owned and operated. This restaurant has a great ambiance with Cathedral beamed ceilings and rustic French decor which creates an unforgettable experience. Some of their specialties include beef
Matchbox is a more casual restaurant, which specializes in thin crust, wood-fired brick oven pizzas. Matchbox offers a warm and modern delicious dining experience. Stop in today to check them out!
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