Wheaton
Wheaton was known in the Civil War period as Mitchell’s Crossroad, named from Richard T. Mitchell who owned a tavern on the northeast corner of Georgia Avenue and University Boulevard. Today, Wheaton is a new downtown revitalization area of Montgomery County with ethnically-diverse dining and unique shopping. Wheaton is designated as a Art and Entertainment District.
Featured Activites and Attractions view all
Brookside Gardens
Brookside Gardens is Montgomery County’s incomparable, award-winning 50-acre public display garden situated within Wheaton Regional Park.
Dave & Busters
Restaurant, bar and virtual game center.
Headliners Comedy Club
Comedy club located in Old Towne Kensington.
Kensington 8K, 2 Mile Challenge and 1K Fun Run
An annual Kensington tradition since 1993, the Kensington 8K, 2 Mile Challenge and 1K Fun Run has something for everyone.…
Washington D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center
The gold-spired Washington D.C. Temple is a well-known landmark along the Capitol Beltway in Kensington. The marble-clad, 288-foot high structure…
Brookside Gardens
Brookside Gardens is Montgomery County’s incomparable, award-winning 50-acre public display garden situated within Wheaton Regional Park.
Brookside Gardens
Brookside Gardens is Montgomery County’s incomparable, award-winning 50-acre public display garden situated within Wheaton Regional Park.
Dave & Busters
Restaurant, bar and virtual game center.
Headliners Comedy Club
Comedy club located in Old Towne Kensington.
Kensington 8K, 2 Mile Challenge and 1K Fun Run
An annual Kensington tradition since 1993, the Kensington 8K, 2 Mile Challenge and 1K Fun Run has something for everyone.…
Washington D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center
The gold-spired Washington D.C. Temple is a well-known landmark along the Capitol Beltway in Kensington. The marble-clad, 288-foot high structure…
Upcoming Events in Town
FULL TROLLEY OPERATIONS RESUMED
Colesville,
Full trolley operations have resumed at the recently opened National Capital Trolley Museum's new and enlarged facilities in Northwest Branch Park near its previous location. Permanent displays, video presentations, a model of the Chevy Chase trolley line, Street Car Hall, a gift shop and unlimited trolley rides through the park await the visitor. It is an educational and fun experience for visitors of all ages. Always check the museum website for complete information: www.dctrolley.org
Taste of Wheaton
Wheaton
Taste of Wheaton celebrates the deliciously diverse restaurants in downtown Wheaton. Event highlights include: Food samples from some of downtown Wheaton’s best restaurants at prices ranging from $1 to $5 per sample. Live music featuring: The Nighthawks (Roots Rock, Blues) Grupo Latino Continental (Latin) Elikeh (Roots Afropop) 8 Ohms Band (Funk, R&B) Gina DeSimone and The Moaners (Blues, Swing) Live band karaoke featuring Harikaraoke Kids' rides Arts & crafts sponsored by Montgomery Art Association Face painting, balloon sculptures and caricature drawings by D's Magic
FULL TROLLEY OPERATIONS RESUMED
Colesville,
Full trolley operations have resumed at the recently opened National Capital Trolley Museum's new and enlarged facilities in Northwest Branch Park near its previous location. Permanent displays, video presentations, a model of the Chevy Chase trolley line, Street Car Hall, a gift shop and unlimited trolley rides through the park await the visitor. It is an educational and fun experience for visitors of all ages. Always check the museum website for complete information: www.dctrolley.org
