CAPITAL REGION Bethesda Row Cities & Towns Find Your Fun in Bethesda One of the closest neighborhoods to Washington, D.C., Bethesda is a thriving urban center home to numerous restaurants, retailers, arts venues and events. Park reward hikers with a waterfall, mountain views and a peaceful lake. Step Back in Time in Upper Marlboro Once a port town, Upper Marlboro is among the oldest Maryland towns with a history dating back to colonial times. Today, the downtown area along Main Street is home to a variety of local restaurants and shops. Enjoy Outdoor Activities in Frederick The city of Frederick is surrounded by mountain views, wineries, orchards and vibrant communities. Visitors can stroll along the promenade at Carroll Creek, attend an outdoor concert at Baker Park, hike the Appalachian Trail, visit Maryland’s largest brewery, Flying Dog Brewery, and tour a battlefield all in one weekend. In Thurmont, Cunningham Falls State Park and Catoctin Mountain Explore Your Creative Side in Silver Spring This Arts and Entertainment District is home to the American Film Institute’s Silver Theatre, with its annual AFI Docs film festival, The Fillmore music venue and more than 50 arts and humanities organizations, arts venues and entertainment businesses. ✥ Cunningham Falls State Park, Thurmont 62 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 PHOTOS: ED PIEN; C. KURT HOLTER
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