Guidebook for Rockville
Everything Else
Closest metro station. 1 mile walking distance or a few minutes by bus. The red line will take you into DC in about 15 minutes (30 min. ride to downtown).
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Twinbrook station
1600 Chapman AveClosest metro station. 1 mile walking distance or a few minutes by bus. The red line will take you into DC in about 15 minutes (30 min. ride to downtown).
Food Scene
Newly developed area around the Rockville metro station with lots of bars, restaurants, and other entertainment.
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Rockville Town Square
36 Maryland AveNewly developed area around the Rockville metro station with lots of bars, restaurants, and other entertainment.
Georgetown is a popular area but difficult to access by public transportation, known for its historic homes, waterfront, and many restaurants and stores. Also famous for its cupcakes.
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Georgetown
Georgetown is a popular area but difficult to access by public transportation, known for its historic homes, waterfront, and many restaurants and stores. Also famous for its cupcakes.
Sightseeing
Miles of wooded trails along Rock Creek, great for running, biking, or hiking. A few miles north will take you to Lakes Needwood or Bernard Frank. The trails continue South all the way through DC.
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Rock Creek Trail
1730 Juniper St NWMiles of wooded trails along Rock Creek, great for running, biking, or hiking. A few miles north will take you to Lakes Needwood or Bernard Frank. The trails continue South all the way through DC.
Elaborate botanical gardens with incredible butterfly exhibit in the summers. Miles of beautiful wooded trails for recreation.
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Wheaton Regional Park
2000 Shorefield RdElaborate botanical gardens with incredible butterfly exhibit in the summers. Miles of beautiful wooded trails for recreation.
Gorgeous waterfalls and national park that can be viewed from either the Virginia or Maryland side of the Potomac River.
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Great Falls
11710 Macarthur BlvdGorgeous waterfalls and national park that can be viewed from either the Virginia or Maryland side of the Potomac River.
A 30 min. metro ride will take you to the National Mall, where you can see the Smithsonian Museums (free admission), and major landmarks like the Capitol, White House, and Lincoln Memorial.
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National Mall
A 30 min. metro ride will take you to the National Mall, where you can see the Smithsonian Museums (free admission), and major landmarks like the Capitol, White House, and Lincoln Memorial.
The largest Roman Catholic cathedral in North America and one of the ten largest churches in the world. Opulent with mosaics, marble, and sculptures.
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Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Avenue NortheastThe largest Roman Catholic cathedral in North America and one of the ten largest churches in the world. Opulent with mosaics, marble, and sculptures.
The National Zoo has free admission, and it is a fun and educational place to spend the day. It borders Rock Creek Park.
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Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWThe National Zoo has free admission, and it is a fun and educational place to spend the day. It borders Rock Creek Park.
Essentials
My house is right next to a busy shopping center with grocery stores, CVS, gas stations, post office, restaurants, fast food, library, and many other amenities.
Twinbrook Center
1902 Veirs Mill RoadMy house is right next to a busy shopping center with grocery stores, CVS, gas stations, post office, restaurants, fast food, library, and many other amenities.
Drinks & Nightlife
U street, as well as nearby Adams Morgan, has a vibrant nightlife with many options for bars and restaurants. Meridian Hill park is also within walking distance and provides nice views of the city.
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U St/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Station
1240 U St NWU street, as well as nearby Adams Morgan, has a vibrant nightlife with many options for bars and restaurants. Meridian Hill park is also within walking distance and provides nice views of the city.
The H Street corridor, accessible from Union Station, is a rapidly transforming area known for its nightlife. This stretch will soon be serviced by trolly cars.
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H Street Northeast
H Street NortheastThe H Street corridor, accessible from Union Station, is a rapidly transforming area known for its nightlife. This stretch will soon be serviced by trolly cars.