Gaithersburg

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Gaithersburg is in Maryland. The former small town and railroad stop has become a connected suburb of Washington, D.C. and the second largest city in the state. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) headquarters is in Gaithersburg.

[edit] Get in

As a suburb of a major city (Washington DC) with another major city less than an hour away (Baltimore) getting into Gaithersburg is relatively easy. Flights into Reagan National (DCA), Dulles (IAD), and Baltimore (BWI) are generally inexpensive from major avenues across the USA and world.

The MARC (Maryland Train System) Has three stops in Gaithersburg and run Southbound (towards DC)in the morning and Northbound (away from DC) in the evening to accommodate those who work in DC and inner suburbs. The Metro Red Line terminates at Shady Grove. Although several county and metro buses serve to stop and can take you to most areas of Gaithersburg.

From D.C. and the south you can take the Capital Beltway (I495) to Interstate 270 North.

[edit] Get around

Excellent public transportation by the Ride On system.

[edit][add listing] See

  • The Downtown Shopping District/Old Town Gaithersburg retains a number of early 20th century "Main Street" style buildings. The old rail station has been converted into a Firehouse Cue restaurant. Train museum (free) with historic displays and small model RR.
  • Kentlands a neighborhood in Gaithersburg and a neo-traditional model of new urbanism.
  • City Parks, Gaithersburg has 23 parks that include more than 522 acres.

[edit][add listing] Do

  • The Montgomery County Fair, June and July features Maryland farm and livestock displays, rides and carnival attractions.
  • Seneca Creek State Park (main entrance on Clopper Road). A 6300-acre historic park featuring hiking/mountain biking trails, a lake where visitors can rent canoes or paddle boats and go fishing, picnic areas, and hunting for deer and other game. Scenes from The Blair Witch Project were filmed within the park boundaries.

[edit][add listing] Buy

  • Lakeforest Mall, 701 Russell Ave

[edit][add listing] Eat

  • Roy's Place, 2 E Diamond Ave, ☎ 301-948-5548, [1]. - A Gaithersburg institution. Over 200 unique sandwiches in a relaxed and quirky atmosphere. Few vegetarian choices. * Famous Dave's Barbecue Restaurant, 917 Quince Orchard Rd, ☎ +1 240-683-0435, [2].  edit  edit
  • Red, Hot & Blue, Corner of Crabbs Branch Way (16881) and Shady Grove Rd., ☎ +1 301 948-7333. - Memphis Pit Barbecue.  edit
  • Tai-Shan, 9204 Montgomery Village Ave, ☎ 301-963-8088. - Authentic and traditional Asian cuisine (lily root, Chinese okra, etc), sushi, many vegetarian options. Nice atmosphere.  edit

[edit][add listing] Drink

  • Growler's. A delightful microbrewery located in the heart of Old Towne Gaithersburg. This pub features live entertainment, a dynamic menu and delicious seasonal beer.  edit
  • Dog Fish Head. Another jewel of Gaithersburg, this bar is popular with the happy hour crowd from the many local biotechnology companies. It features award-winning beer and a wide and varied menu. Try the onion rings.  edit

[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • Summerfield Suites, 200 Skidmore Blvd. (Located in the middle of the Maryland Technology Corridor along I-270), ☎ +1 301 527-6000 (Fax: +1 301 527-1800), [3]. $90-$400.  edit
  • Holiday Inn, 2 Montgomery Village Ave., ☎ +1 301 948-8900, [4].  edit
  • Comfort Inn Shady Grove, 16216 Frederick Rd, ☎ +1 (301) 330-0023 Fax: +1 (301) 258-1950, [5].  edit
  • Courtyard Gaithersburg Washingtonian Center, 204 Boardwalk Place, ☎ +1 (301) 527-9000 Fax: +1 (301) 527-9001, [6].  edit
  • Courtyard Marriott-Gaithersburg, 805 Russell Ave., ☎ +1 (301) 670-0008 Fax: +1 (301) 948-4538, [7].  edit
  • Extended Stay America, 201 Professional Drive, ☎ +1 (301) 963-3539 Fax: +1 (301) 963-2034, [8].  edit
  • Gaithersburg Hilton, 620 Perry Parkway, ☎ +1 (301) 977-8900 Fax: +1 (301) 869-8597, [9].  edit
  • Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center, 9751 Washingtonian Blvd., ☎ +1 (301) 590-0044 Fax: +1 (301) 212-6155, [10]. Located near the I-270 business corridor. This hotel is smoke-free and offers business and meeting facilities.  edit
  • Motel 6, I-270 South exit #11, North exit #10, 497 Quince Orchard Road, ☎ +1 (301) 977-3311 Fax: +1 (301) 990-1053, [11].  edit
  • Oakwood Worldwide, 9806 Mahogany Drive, ☎ +1 (877) 969-8953 Fax: +1 (410) 609-2019, [12].  edit
  • Residence Inn by Marriott, 9721 Washingtonian Blvd, ☎ +1 (301) 590-3003 Fax: +1 (301) 590-2722, [13].  edit
  • SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 9715 Washingtonian Blvd., ☎ +1 (301) 987-0900 Fax: +1 (301) 987-0500, [14].  edit
  • Suite America, 916 Beacon Square Court, ☎ (877) 827-8483 Fax: +1 (301) 468-5707, [15].  edit
  • Hyatt Summerfield Suites Hotel, 200 Skidmore Boulevard, ☎ +1 (301) 527-6000 Fax: +1 (301) 527-1800, [16].  edit
  • TownPlace Suites by Marriott, 212 Perry Parkway, ☎ +1 (301) 590-2300 Fax: +1 (301) 590-0909, [17].  edit

[edit] Get out

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