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Trip Planner :  USA  /  Maryland  /  Capital Region Maryland

Capital Region Maryland

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Discover history and satisfy your cultural and culinary cravings on a trip to Capital Region Maryland. Enjoy the original beauty of small towns nestled in the suburban sprawl northwest of Washington, DC, with their historic districts and riverside restaurants. Funky Frederick charms art lovers with cool art galleries and cultural happenings, while Thurmont serves as a great base for outdoor exploring the surrounding parks. Spend a weekend in National Harbor and spoil yourself with some retail therapy and buzzing nightlife. Hip and historic, Capital Region Maryland boasts some of The Old Line State's top tourist attractions to explore for all budgets and tastes. Use our United States journey maker to arrange your visit to Capital Region Maryland and other destinations in United States.
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    Places to visit in Capital Region Maryland

    FrederickTrip planner Best for: Scenic Walking Area, Park, History Museum National HarborTrip planner Best for: Marina, Landmark, Factory Outlet ThurmontTrip planner Best for: State Park, Zoo, Distillery Sandy SpringTrip planner Best for: Theme Park, Specialty Museum, Hiking Trail BowieTrip planner Best for: Theme Park, Wine Tour / Tasting, Park

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    Popular things to do in Capital Region Maryland

    The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring ©
    Theme Park
    The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring
    Sandy Spring
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Six Flags America ©
    Theme Park
    Six Flags America
    Bowie
    2.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Awakening Sculpture ©
    Landmark
    The Awakening Sculpture
    National Harbor
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    National Museum of Civil War Medicine ©
    History Museum
    National Museum of Civil War Medicine
    Frederick
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Capital Region Maryland

    Cunningham Falls State Park ©
    State Park
    Cunningham Falls State Park
    Thurmont
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Catoctin Wildlife Preserve ©
    Zoo
    Catoctin Wildlife Preserve
    Thurmont
    3.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Butler's Orchard ©
    Farm
    Butler's Orchard
    Germantown
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cabin John Regional Park ©
    Park
    Cabin John Regional Park
    Bethesda
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Parks in Capital Region Maryland

    Baker Park ©
    Park
    Baker Park
    Frederick
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Brookside Gardens ©
    Garden
    Brookside Gardens
    Wheaton
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Carroll Creek Linear Park ©
    Park
    Carroll Creek Linear Park
    Frederick
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Allen Pond Park ©
    Park
    Allen Pond Park
    Bowie
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Capital Region Maryland

    Watkins Regional Park ©
    Park
    Watkins Regional Park
    Upper Marlboro
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Community Bridge Mural
    Landmark
    Community Bridge Mural
    Frederick
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    National Museum of Health & Medicine ©
    Science Museum
    National Museum of Health & Medicine
    Silver Spring
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mount Olivet Cemetery ©
    Cemetery
    Mount Olivet Cemetery
    Frederick
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Shopping in Capital Region Maryland

    RIO Washingtonian Center ©
    Shopping Mall
    RIO Washingtonian Center
    Gaithersburg
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tanger Outlets National Harbor ©
    Factory Outlet
    Tanger Outlets National Harbor
    National Harbor
    3.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Lancaster County Dutch Market ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Lancaster County Dutch Market
    Germantown
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Dutch Village Farmers Market ©
    Farmers Market
    Dutch Village Farmers Market
    Upper Marlboro
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in Capital Region Maryland

    Roads and Rails Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Roads and Rails Museum
    Frederick
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Glenstone Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Glenstone Museum
    Potomac
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    National Capital Radio and Television Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    National Capital Radio and Television Museum
    Bowie
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Sandy Spring Slave Museum and African Art Gallery ©
    History Museum
    Sandy Spring Slave Museum and African Art Gallery
    Sandy Spring
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

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