Downtown Kensington

Debra
Downtown Kensington

Explore Downtown Kensington

Downtown Kensington is a lovely enclave of small antique shops, gift shops, bookstores and Victorian homes.
Try the marinara pizza! They also serve handcrafted sodas.
14 locals recommend
Frankly...Pizza!
10417 Armory Ave
14 locals recommend
Try the marinara pizza! They also serve handcrafted sodas.
Talented stylists and friendly salon.
Sweet Hairafter
10426 Fawcett St
Talented stylists and friendly salon.
One of my guests snagged a brand new $400 Winter coat for $40! Clothes are well-curated and there is usually a sales rack out front with excellent bargains!
Sunflowers Consignment
10307 Kensington Pkwy
One of my guests snagged a brand new $400 Winter coat for $40! Clothes are well-curated and there is usually a sales rack out front with excellent bargains!
Westfield Wheaton Shopping Mall is just a 10-15 minute walk from our home. Stores include: Target, Macy's, Costco, J.C. Penney (with Sephora) and a Food Court.
63 locals recommend
Westfield Wheaton
11160 Veirs Mill Rd
63 locals recommend
Westfield Wheaton Shopping Mall is just a 10-15 minute walk from our home. Stores include: Target, Macy's, Costco, J.C. Penney (with Sephora) and a Food Court.
Eclectic gift shop. We have bought a number of gifts for friends as well as a beautiful candle holder for our home.
SW7
3750 Howard Avenue
Eclectic gift shop. We have bought a number of gifts for friends as well as a beautiful candle holder for our home.
Lovely collection of antique shops within a 20-30 minute from our apartment.
7 locals recommend
Kensington Antique Row
3762B Howard Ave
7 locals recommend
Lovely collection of antique shops within a 20-30 minute from our apartment.

Food scene

MIke and I love the delicious açaí, pitaya & coconut fruit bowls. They also offer fruit smoothies and a juice bar:
Playa Bowls
14014 Detrick Ave
MIke and I love the delicious açaí, pitaya & coconut fruit bowls. They also offer fruit smoothies and a juice bar:
A friendly neighborhood market with great food to go, fine wine and craft beer.
Old Town Market
10251 Kensington Pkwy
A friendly neighborhood market with great food to go, fine wine and craft beer.
Wonderful local spot for wine or dinner.
Knowles Station Wine & Co
10414 Detrick Ave
Wonderful local spot for wine or dinner.
Delicious croissants and pastries! A new addition to the restaurant scene.
Ooh La La Bakery
2600 University Blvd W
Delicious croissants and pastries! A new addition to the restaurant scene.

Sightseeing

A beautiful weekend destination. Informative exhibits and gorgeous gardens.
Brookside Nature Center
1400 Glenallan Ave
A beautiful weekend destination. Informative exhibits and gorgeous gardens.