Washington DC Suburbs — Maryland
Montgomery County, Maryland
County seat: Rockville
Montgomery County borders Washington, DC along the Potomac and stretches northwest toward Frederick County. Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville and Gaithersburg form a dense urban core, while the county's western third remains agricultural reserve.
Cities, Towns & Communities
- Bethesda
- Rockville
- Silver Spring
- Gaithersburg
- Germantown
- Takoma Park
- Chevy Chase
- Potomac
- Olney
- Wheaton
- Kensington
- Clarksburg
- Damascus
- Poolesville
20 full community guides available in this county.
Attractions
- Glenstone Museum
- Strathmore
- Brookside Gardens
- Great Falls and the C&O Canal
Parks & Recreation
- Seneca Creek State Park
- Black Hill Regional Park
- Cabin John Regional Park
- Wheaton Regional Park
- Brookside Gardens
- Great Falls
Transportation
Metro's Red Line, MARC's Brunswick Line, I-270, I-495 and MD 200 (the Intercounty Connector) serve the county, and Ride On provides local bus service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Bethesda and Silver Spring cities?
No. Bethesda and Silver Spring are unincorporated communities and census-designated places in Montgomery County. County government provides local services; Rockville and Gaithersburg are the county's incorporated cities.