Brookside Gardens DAY 3 | Wheaton & Bethesda Wheaton and Bethesda Arts & Entertainment Districts are rich with inspiration and culture. Bethesda comes alive with public art, vibrant murals and a thriving gallery scene, while Wheaton’s events calendar is packed with cultural celebrations. You’ll also find the award-winning Brookside Gardens , where you can marvel at the artistry behind cultivated blooms. And in nearby Travilah , the contemporary Glenstone museum stars the likes of Diane Arbus and Andy Warhol. Let your head hit luxe pillows at The Oaks Bed & Breakfast Inn , where fresh cookies, weekly yoga, and wine-and-cheese nights enhance the experience. Nick’s Diner, Wheaton Banana pancakes & scrapple (spiced pork-scrap loaf) Cubano’s, Bethesda Cuban classics including oxtail stew & yuca fritters Kuya Ja’s Lechon Belly, Wheaton Filipino dishes like sweet spaghetti & chicken adobo SHOPPING SIDE TRIPS The Avenue in Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood is the place to browse quirky bookstores, boutiques and shops that sell both chic footwear and gourmet chocolate. DAY 4 | Chestertown & Denton Dip into Chestertown’s riverfront to peruse paintings, sculptures and jewelry in small-town galleries. The public-arts scene is nothing to sneeze at either: Snap pics of bike-cog butterflies and metal waves protruding from mounds of grass. The Denton Artsway is another hidden gem — the tiny city center is packed to the gills with creator spaces showcasing fiber arts, pottery, notecards and collages. Let the day’s wanderings paint your dreams at Easton ’s Hummingbird Inn — a charismatic Victorian that hosts mind-opening experiences like dinners in the dark. Cafe Xpress, Bethesda Bagel sandwiches & Korean breakfast burritos Stam’s Luncheonette, Chestertown Sandwiches & ice cream in a soda-fountain setting Caroline’s, Denton Eclectic farm-to-table fare, like sweet-potato pierogi & seared snakehead VISITMARYLAND.ORG 89 Explore all 29 Maryland Arts & Entertainment Districts. Caroline’s Caroline’s in Denton
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