Places in Montgomery County
Parks, trails, libraries, rec centers, public art, transit and landmarks. Every card links to its source and shows the date we checked it. No prices, no reviews.
Showing 11 of 77 places (data generated 2026-11-13).
Battery Bailey
Small Civil War fortification site above the Potomac near Little Falls. A quiet historical stop along the Bethesda side of the river.
Connie Morella Library
Bethesda's county library branch, on Arlington Road near downtown. Close enough to the Bethesda Metro to reach comfortably on foot.
Clara Barton National Historic Site
National Park Service site at Glen Echo preserving Clara Barton's last home. Barton founded the American Red Cross and lived here in her final years.
Josiah Henson Historic Site
Historic site telling the story of Josiah Henson, who escaped slavery. Located on Old Georgetown Road near North Bethesda.
Caroline Freeland Park
Compact urban park of just over an acre near downtown Bethesda. Has a playground and sits on Arlington Road, close to the Metro and shops.
McCrillis Gardens
Garden grounds of around six acres in the Bethesda area. Meant for slow strolls past plantings and along wooded paths.
Beacon
Sculpture by Mary Ann Mears beside the Bethesda Metro station. A quick look on the way in or out of the station.
Bethesda Walkaround
Sculpture by George Greenamyer in Bethesda's downtown core. One of a cluster of public works along the pedestrian streets.
Lyrical Lady
Sculpture by Mark Kramer in downtown Bethesda. Easy to include on a stroll past the other street sculptures nearby.
Capital Crescent Trail
Paved former rail line that carries walkers and cyclists through Bethesda. Follows the old rail corridor toward Washington, with gentle grades.
Bethesda Metro Station
Red Line Metro station on Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Bethesda. Several public sculptures are within a short walk of the entrance.