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Enjoy art at the Glenstone Museum
Taste amazing food at MoCo's Founding Farmers
Hike along the Billy Goat Trail
Shop at Westfield Montgomery
Follow the walkway on Olmsted Island
Take in the view of Great Falls
Take the kids to Falls Road Park
Play on Falls Road Golf Course
Grab a meal at the O’Donnell's Market
Pick up your picnic lunch at Brooklyn's Deli
Have a romantic dinner at Old Angler’s Inn
Potomac is a census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, on the banks of the Potomac River. It is effectively a suburb of Washington D.C. and many residents work in Washington.
Where to stay in Potomac, Maryland:
- Cambria Hotel Rockville
- Best Western Premier Rockville Hotel & Suites
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Rockville-Gaithersburg
Potomac, Maryland Events:
- Yearly Potomac Day Classic Car Show
- More Events
Getting to Potomac, Maryland:
Potomac is 35 minutes from Washington, DC (13.0 miles via Massachusetts Ave NW and River Rd).
Best time to visit Potomac, Maryland:
Visit during the shoulder seasons of spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) to enjoy fewer crowds and nice temperatures.
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