Looking for a weekend getaway destination? Why not spend time just outside of Washington, DC, in Montgomery County, Maryland? You’ll never have a dull moment while you wine, dine, hike, and climb your way through Rockville in our 48-hour weekend itinerary.
Day 1: Cambria Hotel
Cambria Hotel, located conveniently near The Square, is the perfect suite-style place to call home for the weekend. Enjoy the hotel’s many amenities such as the Bistro and Barista Coffee Bar, an indoor heated pool, fitness center, and a full dining menu to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
Day 1: Breakfast at First Watch
Start your day off right by fueling yourself with a hearty breakfast from First Watch. Choose from a full list of fresh, made-to-order breakfast dishes such as the smoked salmon & roasted vegetable frittata, power breakfast quinoa bowl, or the million-dollar bacon.
Day 1: Take a class at VisArts
Get your creative juices flowing by learning a new art skill at VisArts. Take a beginner or intermediate ceramics class throwing clay on the wheel, or learn how to paint lavender fields while sipping on a glass of wine or beer. They even have a contemporary art exhibit space where diverse artists show their creations. These spaces are free and open to the public.
Day 1: Try Local Food and Beer at 7 Locks Brewery
Sip on Pilsners and enjoy food trucks every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at urban brewery, 7 Locks Brewing. Sit back and listen to live music from local talent and test your skills at their Trivia Nights. If you’re hungry, grab something quick from one of the many food trucks that come by the brewery.
Day 1: Dinner at Il Pizzico
Wrap up your first day in Rockville with authentic Italian food from Il Pizzico. Il Pizzico began as a deli in 1990, and 30 years later, they continue to serve up tasty plates. We recommend delicious dishes like Risotto Del Giorno and Penne Alle Melanzane will leave you feeling like you just touched down in Italy.
Day 2: Breakfast at Silver Diner
After a good night’s sleep, fuel up for your second day with a farm-to-table breakfast from the original Silver Diner Rockville location. The menu includes popular American-style breakfast staples like eggs Benedict, caramel French toast, and buttermilk pancakes. Finish with a breakfast dessert like a vanilla or chocolate milkshake.
Day 2: Explore the Croydon Creek Nature Center
Let a day of exploration begin at the Croydon Creek Nature Center. Immerse yourself in nature during a hike along the three miles of trails, and on your way back, visit the Nature Center where you’ll find a variety of animals as a part of their conservation and education efforts. Join in on their nature center events where you can learn the secrets of beekeeping, or take your children to learn about nature with hikes and crafts.
Day 2: Go for a climb at Movement Rockville
Exercise while having a blast at Movement Rockville! Climb your way through more than 38,000 feet of terrain during an instructed class or head to “Open Climb” to experience extensive lead, top rope, and bouldering routes at your own pace. If you’re a novice, don’t worry, they have intro to rock climbing classes or bouldering, so you can learn the ropes!
Day 2: Dinner at Clyde’s at Tower Oaks
Adjacent to a 21-acre nature preserve, Clyde’s at Tower Oaks is the ideal spot for a relaxing dinner to end your getaway to Rockville. Take in the beautiful lodge-like décor while you enjoy dishes sourced from local farms in the Maryland area. We recommend trying the freshly shucked oysters, Elote Loco, or Mediterranean Branzino.
