10 Outdoor Activities in Montgomery County That You Shouldn't Miss

July 31, 2021 Emerita Lamoureux

Discover the best top things to do in Montgomery County, United States including Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park, Four Streams, Pedego Electric Bikes Bethesda, Glen Echo Park Aquarium, Blockhouse Point Conservation Park & Trails, Billy Goat Trail, Croydon Creek Nature Center, Sligo Creek Park, Underground Railroad Experience Trail Hikes, Olmsted Island.
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1. Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park

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5.0 based on 188 reviews

Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park

Go Ape is an unparalleled outdoor adventure experience in Rockville, Maryland. Guests tackle dangling obstacles, explore the trees from a new perspective and fly around on multiple ziplines from exciting heights. The Treetop Adventure ropes course blends in with the forest environment, fostering a sense of natural wonder.

2. Four Streams

19501 Darnestown Rd, Beallsville, MD 20839-3309 +1 301-349-2900 [email protected] http://www.fourstreams.com/Default.aspx?p=DynamicModule&pageid=274167&ssid=145738&vnf=1
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Four Streams in an immaculate golf course with an amazing membership. The cuisine is fabulous and the experience is unforgettable.

3. Pedego Electric Bikes Bethesda

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Pedego Electric Bikes Bethesda

A Pedego electric bike rental is the very best way to experience Bethesda and beyond! The nearby bike trails are safe and breathtakingly beautiful. Visitors always say it’s the most fun and memorable activity of their trip. And locals are surprised to find such an amazing experience right in their own backyard. Wherever you’re from, we’ll make sure you leave with a giant smile on your face!

4. Glen Echo Park Aquarium

7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812-1200 +1 301-955-6256 [email protected] http://www.gepaquarium.org
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Glen Echo Park Aquarium

Glen Echo Park Aquarium is a Chesapeake Bay Learning Center that exhibits the life of the bay as well as the life of the rivers that flow into the bay. We are hands-on and love helping visitors learn not only at our touch tank, but on our Nautical Classroom, Geologic Discovery Center, and our many teaching games. A great little aquarium with a big mission!

Reviewed By Maryvitale2

We visited the aquarium with our one year old daughter and her friend and had a great time! Appointments are required right now because of COVID so it was just us in the aquarium and we got a wonderful private tour! They have fish, turtles, crabs, an eel and more plus a touch tank with horseshoe crabs, clams, squid, etc. The aquarium is brilliantly laid out in order from fresh water to salt water so you can learn about what you can find in your own backyard as well as the Chesapeake. The adults learned a lot too! They also have a sandbox and huge outdoor play area. Highly recommend especially right now with so much closed due to COVID.

5. Blockhouse Point Conservation Park & Trails

14750 River Rd, Darnestown, MD 20854-6026 +1 301-495-2595 http://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/blockhouse-point-conservation-park-trails/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Blockhouse Point Conservation Park & Trails

6. Billy Goat Trail

11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854-1659 +1 301-767-3714 http://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/upload/GF-Map-Page-2.pdf
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4.5 based on 258 reviews

Billy Goat Trail

Reviewed By Rtwodogs - Washington DC, United States

This is not a walk in the park. :). this trail is fin, and challenging in areas. Grab a map, your hiking boots, gloves, and water and enjoy a great day with friends and family. Should have stability and stamina to hike this trail.

7. Croydon Creek Nature Center

852 Avery Rd, Rockville, MD 20851-1057 +1 240-314-8770 http://www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?NID=380
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Croydon Creek Nature Center

Reviewed By Svennicht - Rockville, United States

Out of Towners might not realize this Nature Center is tucked in behind the Glenview Mansion grounds. The "mini zoo" and displays are in a relaxing setting and are an excellent way for natives and weary tourist to unwind.

8. Sligo Creek Park

Anacostia Tributary Trail System, Silver Spring, MD 20902 +1 301-650-2600 http://www.montgomeryparks.org/PPSD/ParkTrails/trails_MAPS/sligo.shtm
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4.5 based on 94 reviews

Sligo Creek Park

Reviewed By MwalimuDar - Cincinnati, United States

This rec trail meanders through a valley along Sligo Creek in Silver Spring area. It is loaded with thick, tall trees so makes a great place to walk on a hot day. Watch for fast cyclists!

9. Underground Railroad Experience Trail Hikes

16501 Norwood Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860-1103 +1 301-650-4373 http://www.montgomeryparks.org/PPSD/Cultural_Resources_Stewardship/heritage/urr_experience.shtm
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Underground Railroad Experience Trail Hikes

10. Olmsted Island

Potomac, MD +1 301-767-3714 https://www.nps.gov/choh/learn/news/olmsted-island-overlook-open.htm
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Olmsted Island

Reviewed By WANDERLUSTFULLY - Potomac, United States

Being such a spectacular view, it obviously attracts many people. Far better than the Virginia side in my opinion, it is best seen at crack of dawn or sunset. Frigid temps keep crowds away, as do inclement mornings, but those are precisely when the river and overlook is most dramatic!

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