Here are some things to do in Gaithersburg/DC when we're wed…
Here's a list of some weekend
events in the DC area.
The
Rio where may of you are staying at the Courtyard Gaithersburg and other nearby hotels, offers great restaurants and activities such as a trackless train, carousel, and paddleboats in the form of pirate ships and swans.
Shakespeare's As You Like It at Olney Theatre Wednesday-Sunday from 7:30-9pm presented by the National Players. Tickets are $15. http://www.olneytheatre.org/shows-a-events/calendar Phone: Box office: 301-924-3400. Address: Historic Stage, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD 20832
The Puppet Co. Playhouse in nearby Glen Echo, Maryland offers funky puppet versions of Little Red Riding Hood/3 Little Pigs in interactive rap form. Shows are 10am Thursday-Sunday. Tickets are $10. Phone: 301-634-5380. Address: 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812
A FREE live concert by The Nighthawks (roots, rock, and blues music) beginning 7pm-8:30pm Friday at the TGIF Summer Concert Series in downtown Wheaton, Maryland. Phone: 240-777-8106. Address: Wheaton Triangle 2424 Reedie Drive Wheaton, MD 20902
Adventure Theatre MTC presents a theatrical version of the children's book "Pinkalicious" 11am-12pm Friday-Sunday. Tickets are $19. Phone: 301-634-2270. Address: Adventure Theatre MTC, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812.(facility is accessible to the disabled)
Gaithersburg Community Museum Located in the restored B&O Railroad Station complex. Museum features educational exhibits and programs.
We highly recommend taking an
Underground Railroad Tour in nearby Sandy Spring, MD. Oprah Winfrey took this tour in preparation for her role in the movie Beloved. It is a very meaningful experience. For more info and to book a tour call 301-650-4373 or visit: http://www.montgomeryparks.org/PPSD/Cultural_Resources_Stewardship/heritage/urr_experience.shtm.
Shadowland offers unique laser adventures! A top destination for families in MD and VA.
Gaithersburg Water Park for recreational swimming, the main pool has shallow water play spaces, a raindrop water umbrella, and water slides.
AG Paintball Games Ltd. Professionally owned sports center offering paintball for individuals, groups and parties.
And Beautiful Nature!
Brookside Gardens, one of our favorites, is perfect for strolling! located at 1800 Glenallan Avenue Wheaton, MD 20902 Need Information? Call 301-962-1400. Hours: Gardens: sunrise - sunset. Visitors Center: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Conservatories: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.*
We also love
Fox Hollow Farm (www.foxhollowfarm.org), where we often go for whole chocolate milk, fresh eggs, and goats milk soaps. If you go, tell Stephanie at the farm that you are friends of Paul and Jamie and say hello to the goats for us! ;) Phone: (301)-330-0165. Address 21808 Woodfield Rd, Gaithersburg, Md, 20882. Farm is open 10am-3pm, but closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Seneca Creek State Park, comprised of 6,300 acres, extends along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek.
Kentlands Mansionis a beautiful country estate in Gaithersburg.
Smokey Glen Farm and
Clopper Lake are also beautiful.
Safe travels and can't wait to see you soon!
