Germantown, MD Road Trips

Germantown is a suburb of Washington DC and has a population of approximately 90,000 people. According the 2010 census, the population is 36% white, 22% African-American, 20% Asian, and 18% Hispanic. Even though its early settlers were generally English and Scottish, the area got its name from several German-owned shops that were in the area in the 1840s. George Atzerodt, a conspirator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, fled to his cousin's farm in Germantown instead of carrying out his assigned task of assassinating Vice President Andrew Johnson. Baseball player Walter Perry Johnson lived in Germantown between 1935 and his death in 1946.

1 King Barn Dairy Mooseum, 18028 Central Park Cir, ☏ +1 301 528-6530, [email protected]. Sa, May through October (10AM-3PM). A museum showcasing the farming history of Montgomery County.

1 Black Hill Regional Park, 20930 Lake Ridge Dr, Boyds, ☏ +1 301 972-9396. Sunrise-sunset daily. An 1,800-acre park, with hiking trails, centered on Little Seneca Lake, a reservoir stocked with largemouth bass, tiger muskie, channel catfish, bluegill, and crappie for recreational fishing. Kayaks, canoes, and rowboats are available for rent from the boathouse. 2 Maryland Soccerplex, 18031 Central Park Circle, Boyds, ☏ +1 301 528-1480. A huge sports complex with a 4,000-seat main stadium. There are 19 natural grass fields, 3 artificial fields, 8 indoor basketball/volleyball courts, 2 miniature golf courses, 2 BMX courses, a tennis center, an archery course, a driving range, and a swim center. Events include: D.C. United Open Cup matches, Real Maryland, NCAA Conference Championships, Discovery Cup, and the Mid-Atlantic Cup.

1 Cafe Hong Kong, 13038 Middlebrook Road, ☏ +1 301 972-6362. Su-Th 11:30AM-10PM; F-Sa 11:30AM-10:30PM. Arguably the best Chinese restaurant in Germantown. The food is always hot and very good. Dinner-sized portions tend to be very large. Lunch items usually cost between $6-8 apiece, and dinner items tend to cost $9-12 apiece. Chef's specialties are only a few dollars more, and appetizers tend to be cheaper.. 2 Honey Pig BBQ, 19743 Frederick Rd, ☏ +1 301 972-2436. M–Sa 10AM-3AM; Su 10AM-2AM. Authentic Korean restaurant owned by a Korean immigrant that serves Korean BBQ, bibimbap and other Korean specialties at reasonable prices. They also have locations in Ellicot City, Annandale and Centreville. 3 India Palace, 19743 Frederick Rd, ☏ +1 301 540-3000. 11AM-10PM daily. A nice, comfortable Indian restaurant with a full bar that is most popular for its lunch buffet. The buffet is perfectly fine, if not much distinct from any other Indian buffet, but it is unique in offering "all-you-can-drink" beverages, including mango lassi! Most Indian restaurants charge exorbitant prices on their lassis, so this is a decadent treat. Lunch buffet: $12, dinner: $15-25. 4 Lancaster County Dutch Market, 12613 Wisteria Dr, ☏ +1 301 515-1019. Th 10AM-6PM, F 9AM-7PM, Sa 9AM-3PM; restaurant: Th-F until noon, Sa all day. A great spot for groceries or a sit-down meal, they have various vendors selling baked goods, fresh local produce, cheeses, candy, Amish soft pretzels, and fresh cut flowers.

1 Extended Stay America - Washington D.C. - Germantown - Milestone, 12450 Milestone Center Dr, ☏ +1 301 540-9369. $70-130. 2 Extended Stay America - Washington D.C. - Germantown - Town Center, 20141 Century Blvd, ☏ +1 301 515-4500. $70-130. 3 Fairfield Inn & Suites Germantown Gaithersburg, 20025 Century Blvd, ☏ +1 301 916-0750. $110-210. 4 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Germantown - Gaithersburg, 20260 Goldenrod Ln, ☏ +1 301 428-1300. $90-170.

Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI IATA) is a 45 minute drive from Germantown. It is also accessible via ICC Bus 201. Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA IATA) is a 40 minute drive from Germantown. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD IATA) is a 40 minute drive from Germantown. MARC Train, Brunswick line, offers service to/from Union Station in Washington, D.C., as well as service to/from Rockville, Gaithersburg, Frederick, and Harpers Ferry. 1 is located at the corner of Liberty Mill Road and Mateny Hill Road RideOn Bus operates service between Germantown and other locations in Montgomery County, including Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton. These buses also can be used to get to/from the Metrorail stations with service to Washington DC. From D.C. and the south or west, take the Capital Beltway (I-495) to Interstate 270 North. The main exit near the city center and Montgomery College is exit 15 for MD-118 Germantown Rd, with exit 16 MD-27 (Father Hurley Blvd) to the north and exit 13 Middlebrook Rd to the south. The other major road leading north from Gaithersburg is MD-355 (Frederick Rd).

A car is best used to get around the city. The county public bus system, RideOn Bus, can be used if traveling the major roads.