Guidebook for Kensington
Food Scene
Wheaton Mall has Restaurant Row, Eatery, Giant Food, Target, Costco, Macy's, and more! Only a 10 minute walk....
63 locals recommend
Westfield Wheaton
11160 Veirs Mill RdWheaton Mall has Restaurant Row, Eatery, Giant Food, Target, Costco, Macy's, and more! Only a 10 minute walk....
China Gourmet
3739 University Blvd WNo MSG added!
You might say its a little divey - but it's the best breakfast around. The line out the door doesn't take long. Don't read the whole newspaper - you are taking up valuable dining space.
6 locals recommend
Nick's Diner
11199 Veirs Mill RdYou might say its a little divey - but it's the best breakfast around. The line out the door doesn't take long. Don't read the whole newspaper - you are taking up valuable dining space.
Shopping
Lots of rare finds in the many shops and boutiques. Stop and have lunch at the Tea Room.
7 locals recommend
Kensington Antique Row
3762B Howard AveLots of rare finds in the many shops and boutiques. Stop and have lunch at the Tea Room.
Sightseeing
Kensington station
Catch the MARC train to Union Station or Frederick - it goes both ways!
On a nice day, it's a 15-minute walk to Metro. Catch the Red-Line to Washington D.C. monuments and museums.
46 locals recommend
Wheaton Station
11171 Georgia AveOn a nice day, it's a 15-minute walk to Metro. Catch the Red-Line to Washington D.C. monuments and museums.
Everything Else
The Mormon Temple hosts a Christmas Lights festival during the holiday season. Includes a live manger scene and vistor center tour.
11 locals recommend
Washington D.C. Temple & Visitors' Center
9900 Stoneybrook DrThe Mormon Temple hosts a Christmas Lights festival during the holiday season. Includes a live manger scene and vistor center tour.
Entertainment & Activities
Huge community park with botanical gardens, nature center, choo choo train, carousel, athletic complex, fishing pond, hiking trails and dog park. You will want to make a day of it!
54 locals recommend
Wheaton Regional Park
2000 Shorefield RdHuge community park with botanical gardens, nature center, choo choo train, carousel, athletic complex, fishing pond, hiking trails and dog park. You will want to make a day of it!
Parks & Nature
Ride the Carousel or the Miniature Train, visit the Botanical Gardens or Nature Center. There are playgrounds, picnic areas, trails, lakes etc. Make a day of it with family and friends.
54 locals recommend
Wheaton Regional Park
2000 Shorefield RdRide the Carousel or the Miniature Train, visit the Botanical Gardens or Nature Center. There are playgrounds, picnic areas, trails, lakes etc. Make a day of it with family and friends.