The Top 20 Attractions around Germantown
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Germantown. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Germantown is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Little Seneca Lake
Highlight • Lake
Little Seneca Lake is a 505-acre reservoir in Montgomery County, Maryland. Created in 1984 as an emergency water supply for the Washington, D.C. area, it also serves as a popular …
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Pennyfield Lock
Highlight • Monument
Lock 22, aka Pennyfield Lock, was built between 1829 and 1831, and the name came from the misspelling of the Pennifield family name. It has been restored and offers overnight stays to recreate the rustic feeling from that period.
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Clopper Lake Shore Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Lake Shore Trail offers an easy, scenic route with stunning views of Clopper Lake. As you walk, you'll enjoy panoramic lake vistas, peaceful surroundings, and shaded woodlands along the way.
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Query Mill & Glen Road
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
This is the type of beautiful, tree lined roads that cyclists dream about. The only drawback is the narrow/non-existent shoulder, traffic is usually pretty low but take care around hills and bends with low visibility.
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Picnic Table in Seneca Regional Park
Highlight • Rest Area
Just off the trail there is a picnic table, in the middle of the woods. Enjoy the serene surroundings and have a well earned break. Note that underneath one of …
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Lake Needwood
Highlight • Lake
This lake was formed in 1965 by damming Rock Creek. The purpose was to control floods and reduce soil erosion. You can rent pedal boats, rowboats, and canoes here. There …
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Schaeffer Farm Trail System
Highlight • MTB Park
Schaeffer Farm Trail System is located in the heart of Seneca Creek State Park. No matter what you are up to, you will find it here: a small after work …
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Black Rock Mill
Highlight • Historical Site
Just the walls remain of the 1815 Black Rock saw- and gristmill in Seneca Creek State Park. The structure was stabilized and representations of mill machinery were added in 1980.
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Potomac River Access Point
Highlight • River
A series of small pebble beaches, ideal for dogs to swim.
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K2 Cafe
Highlight • Cafe
The coffee shop is definitely biker friendly, they have a bottle fill fountain inside, coffee and energy for the return trip and have a foot pump to top up!
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Poolesville Old Town Hall and Museum
Highlight • Historical Site
The former town hall is now a museum showcasing Poolesville's historic role during the Civil War. The museum displays artifacts found in the town and surrounding areas, encampment replicas, as well as drawings and pictures of individuals connected to Poolesville.
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