Best of Darnestown, MD
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Darnestown, MD — mapped and organized by category.
About Darnestown
Darnestown is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, bordered by the Potomac River, Muddy Branch, and Seneca Creek. It lies adjacent to Travilah, North Potomac, Germantown, and Gaithersburg, roughly 22 miles northwest of downtown Washington, D.C. The CDP covers 16.39 square miles of land with a population of 6,723 as of the 2020 census.
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Lock 24: Rileys Lock
Lock 24: Rileys Lock is a local attraction in Rive Gauche Estates.
The lock was sometimes identified as Seneca because of the Seneca Aqueduct that carried the canal over the creek to the lift lock.
View details →Best Cafés & Coffee in Darnestown
6 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Empress Coffee & Cocktails
Empress Coffee & Cocktails is a café located in Kentlands that offers coffee shop services.
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Kung Fu Tea
Kung Fu Tea offers a range of bubble tea drinks in the Kentlands neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Darnestown
5 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
Best Shops in Darnestown
6 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Clover Boutique
Clover Boutique is a shop located in the Kentlands neighborhood.
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Miss Bride To Be Bridal
Miss Bride To Be Bridal is a shop located in the Kentlands neighborhood.
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My Big Finds
My Big Finds is a shop located in the Kentlands neighborhood. It offers a variety of items for everyday use.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Darnestown
25 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Darnestown Local Park - Cliff Bland Recreation Area
Darnestown Local Park - Cliff Bland Recreation Area is a park located in the Seneca Highlands neighborhood.
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Inspiration Park
Inspiration Park is a public park located in the Kentlands neighborhood.
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Kentlands Green
Kentlands Green is a park located in the Kentlands neighborhood.
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Main Street Park
Main Street Park is a park located in the Kentlands neighborhood.
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Pleasant View Park
Pleasant View Park offers open green space in the Hunting Hill neighborhood.
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Cedar Creek Local Park
Cedar Creek Local Park is a public park located in the Clopper's Mill West neighborhood.
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Darnestown Heritage Park
Darnestown Heritage Park is a park located in the Seneca Highlands.
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Dufief Local Park
Dufief Local Park is a park located in the Mills Farm East neighborhood.
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Greenbriar Local Park
Greenbriar Local Park is located in the Stoney Creek Estates neighborhood.
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Hoyles Mill Village Local Park
Hoyles Mill Village Local Park is a public park located in the Kingsview Knolls neighborhood.
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Schwartz Peony Garden
The Schwartz Peony Garden is a park located in the neighborhood of Parkridge.
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