Travel to friendly Rockville
Enjoy the museums and other features of Rockville. This welcoming city is known for its restaurants, shopping and sporting events. White House and Tysons Corner Center are just a couple of the must-sees in the area. If you're looking for accommodations with space to entertain friends and family, Vrbo has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Activities and attractions in Rockville
Are you hoping to find attractions to visit while you're in the area? Venture out of your vacation home and check out everything that makes Rockville a fun spot to vacation. These are some of the major attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Burning Tree Country Club (6 mi / 9.6 km)
- Congressional Country Club (6.2 mi / 9.9 km)
- TPC Potomac at Avenel Farms (7 mi / 11.3 km)
- Reston Zoo (11.6 mi / 18.7 km)
- Smithsonian's National Zoo (12 mi / 19.4 km)
- Washington Harbour (13.5 mi / 21.8 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Rockville
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to appreciate the scenery, Rockville is a great place to spend some time outside. Here are a few of the area's most stunning sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Cabin John Regional Park (3.4 mi / 5.4 km)
- Brookside Gardens (6.3 mi / 10.2 km)
- Glen Echo Park (8.1 mi / 13 km)
- Great Falls Park (8.5 mi / 13.7 km)
- Rock Creek Park (10.5 mi / 16.9 km)
- Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (11.7 mi / 18.9 km)
Transportation to and around Rockville
Fly into Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark), the closest airport, located 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could book a flight to College Park, MD (CGS), which is 14.3 mi (23 km) away.
If you prefer train travel, you can make your way to Rockville Station. You can get around Rockville by jumping on the metro at Twinbrook Station, White Flint Station or Grosvenor Station.