Glen Echo is a small town in Montgomery County, Maryland on the Potomac River. The town is famous for its old amusement park, the famous Glen Echo Park, now a National Park and a popular arts and cultural center. Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, lived in Glen Echo towards the end of her life. Her house is declared a National Historic Site and is open to the public. Adventure Theatre MTC is a children theatre that produces about eight plays every year. Glen Echo Pottery is a pottery school offering classes for all ages and all skill levels. The town is a wonderful spot to visit any time of the year and there is a festival for any occasion and any season, but it is particularly beautiful in the fall when the trees are in their full glory. CDC information for travelers. Hours/availability may have changed.
5 Best Things to Do in Glen Echo, Maryland
- Glen Echo Park, Photo: Ralph/stock.adobe.com
- Clara Barton National Historic Site, Glen Echo, MD, Photo: NPS Photo
- Adventure Theatre MTC, Glen Echo, Maryland, Photo: aerogondo/stock.adobe.com
- Glen Echo Pottery, Glen Echo, Maryland, Photo: Glen Echo Pottery
- The Irish Inn at Glen Echo, Glen Echo, Maryland, Photo: The Irish Inn at Glen Echo
- Cover Photo: Ralph/stock.adobe.com
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