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The Music Center at Strathmore

The Music Center at Strathmore, Rockville

 travelingdanna Says:  The county is in the process of building a major music center in Rockville, which is set to open in early 2005 with scheduled performances from artists such as Itzhak Perlman, Eileen Ivers, Natalie MacMaster & more (these are just the ones I have heard of...) Just another... 

Evolving downtown

Evolving downtown, Rockville

 TaberTouch Says:  The second phase fo the downtown makeover is now open - very pedestrian friendly, plenty of garage parking, and lots of public art. Ok, the restaurants and shops are a bit pricey, but that doesn't seem to be stopping the folks hanging out in the plaza in front of the new... 

VISIT THE BIG CITY OF DC

VISIT THE BIG CITY OF DC, Rockville

 Riviel Says:  WASHINGTON DC IS ONLY ABOUT A 30 MINUTE DRIVE FROM ROCKVILLE. YOU CAN TAKE THE METRO IN ALSO. ALL OF THE NATIONAL MONUMENTS AND ICONS THAT YOU FIND ON MONEY YOU CAN SEE FOR YOURSELF. 

Restaurants  

Amina Thai: Halal Thai Food

Amina Thai: Halal Thai Food, Rockville

 alycat Says:  Great ambience, amazing food, and its halal Pad ThaiChoices of chicken and shrimp with thin rice noodles, stir fried with fresh bean sprouts, red bean curd, scallions, eggs, topped with crushed peanuts and fresh bean sprouts 

The Vegetable Garden: Vegetarian Vegan Organic Macrobiotic Gluten Free

The Vegetable Garden: Vegetarian Vegan Organic Macrobiotic Gluten Free, Rockville

 jethanand Says:  Nice ambianceattentive staffwilling to accomodate special needsvery good selection fried rice from Indonesiaother dishes also recommended by friends 

Crab: Great great hardshells

Crab: Great great hardshells, Rockville

 Michael1584 Says:  Didn't even know this place was here at the Ramada Inn. Great crabs, it is so nice having a place in Rockville now. The food was exceptional, had the spiced shrimp, crabs and my friend had clams. Atmosphere was nice with sports on the tv's and upbeat music playing in the... 

Crab: Best Crabs ever

Crab: Best Crabs ever, Rockville

 ColumboC Says:  Looking for a local spot to have hard shell crabs. Found this restaurant on the web and my gosh, what a find. Went there to watch a football game and ended up having the best crabs and shrimp I have ever eaten. I am a seafood lover and have had seafood from Maine to Florida... 

L'oustalet: French food done right

L'oustalet: French food done right, Rockville

 TaberTouch Says:  Sunday evening dinner there's never a problem getting a table - but make a reservation if you want to get in Friday or Saturday evenings! Everything was delicious and not too much, though enough to take home for delicious leftovers. Good service, understated decorating, and... 

The Silver Diner: Late Nights at the Silver Diner!!!

The Silver Diner: Late Nights at the Silver Diner!!!, Rockville

 travelingdanna Says:  The Silver Diner is probably the best diner I have been to, because after spending so much time at our beloved diner I haven't really been satisfied with diners anywhere else. The Silver Diner is a cute diner, which has mini-radio-jukebox things at every table, you can put... 

Copeland's Of New Orleans: If you're missing New Orleans...

Copeland's Of New Orleans: If you're missing New Orleans..., Rockville

 moirholj Says:  I barely know ANYTHING about Maryland or Rockville, but what I do know is that I love New Orleans. It was very comforting to find a New Orleans type restuarant in a place I am not yet familiar with. The food was great, the service was friendly, and the wait on a Friday night... 

Crab: Wonderful crab cakes

Crab: Wonderful crab cakes, Rockville

 Bill&Dianne Says:  It was a small seafood joint across the street from the hotel I was staying at. I had a few beers and watched monday night football. The bartender was a knock out. Tried a couple of appetizers but loved the spiced shrimp best. Had a crab cake for dinner that was the biggest... 

Transportation  

Best way to get around

Best way to get around, Rockville

 delemil Says:  Best way to get around town and also get to an airport is to use a taxi. The most reliable and clean taxi's are operated by Regency Taxi. 

There's all kinds of ways to...

There's all kinds of ways to..., Rockville

 jc2000 Says:  There's all kinds of ways to get there. You can get there by train, public buses, or automobiles.Most people drive cars. Some people who live closer might bike (Typically, it's not very safe. So I don't recommend it). You can also ride public buses to get around. But I still... 

Shopping  

KaBloom, Fallsgrove: Fresh-cut flowers, European style

KaBloom, Fallsgrove: Fresh-cut flowers, European style, Rockville

 TaberTouch Says:  Exuberant array of fresh-cut flowers that you can pick out yourself, to have arranged or take home and arrange yourself. Our Continental friends may think this is no big deal, but it's a welcome addition to my neighborhood. Talented designers and friendly service for the... 

Best Buy: All Your Electronic Needs

Best Buy: All Your Electronic Needs, Rockville

 Riviel Says:  Best Buy has every thing electronic you need like T.V.s, cameras, gameboy, x-box, PS2, game cube, and computer games, as well as movies, CDs, DVDs, radios, batteries, ect. 

Local Customs  

Hometown Holidays!

Hometown Holidays!, Rockville

 travelingdanna Says:  Every year on Memorial Day weekend, Rockville hosts Hometown Holidays, a three-day festival which really is one of the few traditions around here. In the past there were carnival rides, though this time they decided to bring in an art fair instead. There is the "taste of... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Golden glow of autumn

Golden glow of autumn, Rockville

 TaberTouch Says:  The little side streets of the myriad subdivisions hold unexpected delights. Look around - such treasures are there for the discovering. 

Rockville ArtsPlace

Rockville ArtsPlace, Rockville

 moirholj Says:  Rockville Arts Place is a unique and diverse visual arts center located on the border of Rockville and Gaithersburg, Maryland. Rockville Arts Place is composed of three galleries exhibiting the works of local as well as international artists working in a board range of... 

Favorites  

The only real places that I...

The only real places that I..., Rockville

 jc2000 Says:  The only real places that I went to in Rockville were shopping areas. There are so many plazas and restaurants. So if you hungary,... you definitely won't starve. 

sayville's General Tip

sayville's General Tip, Rockville

 sayville Says:   Visiting my best friend and her family. 

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 Rockville - My Hometown - Rockville is where my family has lived for almost 12 years. I never appreciated the town much until leaving for college, when I realized that Montgomery County isn't so boring in comparison with... 

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Q:  Hi, I am flying into National in mid Sept and not very train or bus savy. Is Supershuttle the best way to get to Hotel? It looks... 

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A: It would help if we knew what hotel you were staying in to know your best transportation options. As far as things to see and do, again, that too depends on where you... 

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Rockville - My Hometown

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 Rockville is where my family has lived for almost 12 years. I never appreciated the town much until leaving for college, when I realized that Montgomery County isn't so boring in comparison with... 

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sayville's new Rockville Page

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 Rockville is the second largest city in Maryland and is in Montgomery County. It occupies approximately 13 square miles within the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. area and is located 12 miles northwest... 

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jc2000's new Rockville page

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 Sorry, this page is still UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Please visit again later. Thanks!! 

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Rockville - colorful, playful!

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 In the Fallsgrove community of Rockville, Maryland, the "public art" required of all new development in this county is a sculpture called "Colorplay". 

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Rockville Maryland

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 I've been here a year now, and my knowledge of Rockville and the surrounding areas is growing everyday! Check back often for added tips in this section. 

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