Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Understand

Gaithersburg was settled in 1765 for agricultural purposes. It grew into a town after the opening of a stop on the B&O Railroad in 1872; however, the area remained predominately rural until the 1970s. It is now famous for being the site of the headquarters of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Get in

By plane

Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI IATA) is a 45 minute drive from Gaithersburg. It is also accessible via ICC Bus 201.

Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA IATA) is a 35 minute drive from Gaithersburg and is accessible via the Metrorail.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD IATA) is a 40 minute drive from Gaithersburg but takes significantly longer using public transportation.

By train

MARC offers service to/from Union Station in Washington, D.C. as well as service to/from Rockville, Germantown, Frederick, and Harpers Ferry via its Brunswick line. The schedule is geared towards commuters with relatively few trains during midday and on weekends. 🌍 Gaithersburg station is located at 5 S Summit Ave.

By bus

Ride-on-Bus operates service between Gaithersburg and other locations in Montgomery County, including Rockville, Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton.

By car

From D.C. and the south or west take the Capital Beltway (I-495) to Interstate 270 North. Exits 8, 9, 10, and 11 serve Gaithersburg.

Get around

By car

A car is best used to get around the city. However, Ride-on-Bus can be used if traveling between popular destinations.

See

Do

Parks

Festivals and events
  • The Montgomery County Fair, ☎ +1 301 926-3100. June and July. Features Maryland farm and livestock displays, rides and carnival attractions. 
  • Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade, downtown Gaithersburg. September. Fire trucks, bands, ethnic dance groups, antique cars and giant ballons. Free parking in the Olde Towne garage, located at corner of Olde Towne and South Summit Avenues. free. 
  • Gaithersburg Book Festival, Gaithersburg City Hall, 31 South Summit Ave. May. Features more than 100 nationally known authors and includes book signings, writing workshops, cooking demonstrations, children's activities, and food trucks. 

Buy
  • Lakeforest Mall, 701 Russell Ave. Sears, Macy's, J.C. Penney, Lord & Taylor, and more. 
  • Washingtonian Center, 9811 Washingtonian Blvd. Target, Barnes & Noble, Pier 1, Dick's Sporting Goods, Kohl's, and more. 
  • Wonderbook, 15976 Shady Grove Rd, ☎ +1 301 977-9166. 10AM-7PM. Used books, DVDs, video games, CDs and large collection of used records for sale. 
  • Downtown Crown, Sam Eig Highway at Fields Road (off I-270 (exit 8-Fields Rd)), ☎ +1 301 657-0700. Vibrant walkable downtown neighborhood in a suburban setting with numerous restaurants, bars, shops and green space. (updated Nov 2016)

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Go next
Routes through Gaithersburg

Frederick ← Germantown ←  W  E  → Rockville → Washington, D.C.
END ←  N  S  → Rockville → East End, Washington
Martinsburg ← Germantown ←  NW  SE  → Rockville → Washington, D.C.


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