Why go
- City in Maryland, United States.
History
Rockville is a city in and the county seat of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, and is part of the Washington metropolitan area. The 2020 census tabulated Rockville's population at 67,117, making it the fourth most populous incorporated city in Maryland.
Where to stay
1775 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852 · ihg.com
7701 Tuckerman Ln, Rockville, MD 20854 · montgomeryparks.org
14975 Shady Grove Rd, Rockville, MD 20850 · hilton.com
5701 Marinelli Rd, Rockville, MD 20852 · marriott.com
940 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852 · hilton.com
1 Helen Heneghan Wy, Rockville, MD 20850 · choicehotels.com
16216 Frederick Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 · choicehotels.com
1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852 · hilton.com
2500 Research Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850 · marriott.com
920 King Farm Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850 · marriott.com
1251 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, MD 20850 · bestwestern.com
3 Research Ct, Rockville, MD 20850 · wyndhamhotels.com
2 Research Ct, Rockville, MD 20850 · choicehotels.com
Restaurants & places to go
Taiwanese, Hawaiian, Chinese, Dessert, Food Court · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 255 North… · thespotbarrockville.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 7731 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, 20814 · tasteediner.com
Balkan, Turkish, Cafe · Cafe and shop carrying food and beverage products from the Balkans, Central Europe and the Mediterranean. Opening hours: 11:00-18:00… · mezehub.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Hibachi & Sushi restaurant Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30 · 19224 Montgomery Village Avenue, 20886 · kobejapanmd.com
Juice, Smoothies, Bowls, Healthy, Restaurant · We're a family-owned cafe serving health-conscious acai bowls, smoothies, fresh-pressed juices, chia puddings,… · berriesandbowls.com
Chinese, Restaurant · vegan Chinese restaurant Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: vegan options · 798 Rockville Pike, 20852 · yuanfuvegetarian.com
Wings, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-We 10:30-01:00; Th-Sa 10:30-02:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 16256 Frederick Road, 20877 · buffalowildwings.com
Restaurant · Pub restaurant with traditional fare. Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-23:30; Sa 09:00-23:30; Su 09:00-22:00 · 17030 Oakmont Avenue,… · hersheysatthegrove.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo,Tu,We,Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 11626 Old Georgetown Road, North… · andpizza.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air conditioning · 12001… · chick-fil-a.com
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-02:00; Su 09:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegan options, halal,… · kentlands.doghaus.com
Honduran, Restaurant · https://mocoshow.com/2022/04/23/el-catrachito-is-now-open-in-olney/ · 18050 Georgia Ave
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, Restaurant · Koala Kreme is bringing a menu that currently includes soft-serve ice cream and frozen yogurt, gelato, real fruit…
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · 10592 Metropolitan Avenue, Kensington, 20895 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-15:00 · 14929 Shady Grove Road, Rockville, 20850 · bethesdabagels.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00 · 82 Market Street, Gaithersburg, 20878 · locations.bonefishgrill.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 05:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-01:00; Su 05:30-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 16004 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg,… · bk.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 18101 Village Center Drive, Olney, 20832 · californiatortilla.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-18:30 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 801 Pleasant Drive, Rockville, 20850 · coffeerepub.com
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:30-16:00; Fr 06:30-17:00; Sa 07:30-19:00; Su 07:00-17:00 Features: takeaway · 1327 Rockville Pike, Rockville, 20852 · duckdonuts.com
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00-22:00 · 18147 Village Center Drive, Olney, 20832 · restaurants.ihop.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00;Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 523 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, 20878 · locations.jimmyjohns.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:30-20:00 · 885 Rockville Pike, Rockville, 20852 · mission-bbq.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su-Mo 16:00-21:00 · mortons.com
AçAí, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options · 14014 Detrick Avenue, Kensington, 20895 · playabowls.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 9910 Key West Avenue, Rockville, 20850 · locations.tacobell.com
Hawaiian, Fast Food · Opening hours: off Features: takeaway · 785 Rockville Pike, Rockville, 20852 · hawaiianbarbecue.com
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 12:00-22:00; Mo 11:00-22:00; Tu-Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning ·… · ordermarathondeli.com
Nicaraguan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-22:00 · 11265 Triangle Lane, Silver Spring, 20902 · elchanterestaurant.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-14:00,17:00-21:30; Sa 17:00-21:30 · 15209 Frederick Road, Rockville, 20850 · ilpizzico.com
French, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-14:30,16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery, air… · julii.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-15:30, 16:30-21:30; Sa 11:30-21:30; Su 16:00-21:30 Features: air conditioning · 11407 Amherst Avenue, Wheaton,… · ruanthaiwheaton.com
Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 177 Kentlands Boulevard, Gaithersburg, 20878
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · 10619 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington · mezeh.com
Indonesian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-21:00; Mo off Features: halal, air conditioning · 10562 Metropolitan… · artharini.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · 254 Crown Park Avenue, Gaithersburg, 20878 · asianinemd.com
Italian Pizza, Mediterranean, Italian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 4707 Chase Avenue, 20814 · urbanspoon.com
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 16:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 11:00-14:00,16:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, air… · blackmarketrestaurant.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr 11:30-14:30,16:00-21:30; Sa 12:00-15:00,16:00-21:30; Su 12:00-15:00,16:00-21:00 Features: outdoor… · bombaybistro.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:30; Su 11:00-19:00 · 19230 Montgomery Village Avenue, Montgomery Village, 20886 · booboophomd.com
Diner, Korean, Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Tu 08:00-16:00; We-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-15:00 Features: vegetarian options, air conditioning ·… · bunsnrice.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-01:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 10:00-01:00 · 2 Preserve Parkway, Rockville, 20852 · clydes.com
Cuban, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-21:00 · 7993 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, 20854 · coladashop.com
New American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-10:30, 17:00-23:00; Sa-Su 07:00-11:00, 17:00-23:00 Features: air conditioning · 8120 Wisconsin Avenue,… · fialovabethesda.com
Chili, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00 Features: air conditioning · 1117 Nelson Street, Rockville, 20850 · hardtimes.com
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Airports
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 17 mi to the centre
Washington, DC, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 16 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines…) · direct flights to 91 destinations incl. Atlanta, Fort Myers, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Boston… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 16 airlines, 91 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, Embraer 170, Embraer 175, A319, Dash 8-300, 737-800…) · 75 routes: Akron*, Albany*, Bangor*, Birmingham*, Boston, Buffalo*, Burlington, Bush Field*, Charleston*, Charleston*, Charlotte, Chattanooga*, Chicago, Cincinnati*, Columbia*, Columbus*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Dayton, Des Moines*, Detroit*, Fayetteville, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers*, Greensboro*, Greenville*, Halifax*, Hilton Head Island, Huntsville*, Indianapolis*, Islip*, Jackson*, Jacksonville*, Jacksonville NC*, Kansas City*, Knoxville*, Las Vegas, Little Rock*, Los Angeles, Louisville*, Manchester NH* … +35 more
- US Airways US (CRJ, Embraer 170, Embraer 175, A319, 737-800, A320…) · 74 routes: Akron, Albany, Bangor*, Birmingham, Boston, Buffalo*, Burlington, Bush Field*, Charleston*, Charleston*, Charlotte, Chattanooga*, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbia*, Columbus*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Dayton, Des Moines*, Detroit*, Fayetteville*, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers*, Greensboro*, Greenville, Halifax*, Hilton Head Island*, Huntsville*, Indianapolis, Islip*, Jackson, Jacksonville*, Jacksonville NC, Kansas City*, Knoxville, Las Vegas, Little Rock*, Los Angeles, Louisville, Manchester NH* … +34 more
- Delta Air Lines DL (Embraer 170, 737-800, MD-88, A319, M90, 737-800…) · 12 routes: Atlanta, Cincinnati*, Detroit, Lexington KY*, Los Angeles*, Madison*, Memphis*, Minneapolis, New York*, New York*, Omaha*, Salt Lake City
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 717) · 7 routes: Atlanta, Austin, Fort Myers*, Houston, Kansas City, Milwaukee*, St. Louis
- United Airlines UA (737-800, A320, 737-700, A319, 757-200, ERJ…) · 6 routes: Chicago, Cleveland*, Denver, Houston, Newark*, San Francisco
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320, Embraer 190) · 5 routes: Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, San Juan, Tampa
- Air Canada AC (CRJ, Embraer 175) · 3 routes: Montreal*, Ottawa*, Toronto
- AirTran Airways FL (717) · 3 routes: Atlanta, Fort Myers, Milwaukee
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-800) · 3 routes: Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle
- Sun Country Airlines SY (737-700) · 2 routes: Lansing, Minneapolis
- AeroMéxico AM (737-800, M90, MD-88, 737-800) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air France AF (737-800, M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319, A320) · 1 route: Denver
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin America VX (A320) · 1 route: San Francisco
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 19 mi to the centre
1 Saarinen Cir, Dulles, VA 20166 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 39 airlines (United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa Cargo, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 126 destinations incl. Atlanta, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Los Angeles… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 39 airlines, 126 direct destinations
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ-700, CRJ, 737-800, A320, 737-900…) · 110 routes: Albany*, Altoona*, Amsterdam, Atlanta*, Austin, Beckley*, Beijing, Binghamton*, Bogota*, Boston, Brussels, Buffalo*, Burlington*, Cancun, Charleston*, Charleston*, Charlotte*, Charlottesville VA*, Chicago, Cincinnati*, Cleveland, Colorado Springs*, Columbia*, Columbus*, Dakar*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Dayton*, Denver, Detroit*, Dubai, Dublin, Fayetteville*, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Geneva, Georgetown, Grand Rapids*, Greensboro*, Greenville*, Guatemala City … +70 more
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-700, A330-300, ERJ, 777-300ER, A319, A320…) · 10 routes: Amsterdam*, Atlanta, Detroit, London*, Mexico City, Minneapolis*, Moscow, New York*, Paris, Seoul*
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (A330-300, 767-300, 777, A330-200, 737-800, 737-900…) · 8 routes: Amsterdam*, Atlanta*, Brussels*, Frankfurt, London*, Munich, New Orleans*, Paris*
- American Airlines AA (737-800, 777, 340, 747-400, CRJ-700, CRJ-900…) · 7 routes: Abu Dhabi*, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Doha, London*, Los Angeles, Miami
- US Airways US (737-800, A319, A320, A321, 330, A340-300…) · 7 routes: Charlotte, Dakar, Dallas-Fort Worth, Istanbul*, Los Angeles, Miami, San Salvador
- Air Canada AC (ERJ, CRJ, CRJ-700, 737-800, 737-900, Embraer 170) · 4 routes: Montreal*, New Orleans*, Ottawa*, Toronto*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (Embraer 190, A320, 777-300ER) · 4 routes: Boston, Dubai, Long Beach, New York
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 3 routes: Chicago*, Denver*, Tampa*
- AeroMéxico AM (737, MD-88) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, Mexico City
- Air France AF (A319, A320, A380, MD-88, 777-300ER) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, Paris
- Alitalia AZ (A320, A380, MD-88, 777-300ER) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, Paris*
- All Nippon Airways NH (777, CRJ, 777-300ER) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, Tokyo
- Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (A319, A320, A321) · 2 routes: Bogota, San Salvador
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A320, 330, MD-88) · 2 routes: Amsterdam, Atlanta*
- Pacific Wings LW (PA2) · 2 routes: Hagerstown*, Lancaster*
- Saudi Arabian Airlines SV (777) · 2 routes: Jeddah, Riyadh
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-800) · 2 routes: Chicago, Denver
- Swiss International Air Lines LX (767-300, 767-400) · 2 routes: Geneva*, Zurich*
- Virgin America VX (A319, A320) · 2 routes: Los Angeles, San Francisco
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (A319, A320, A330-300, MD-88, CRJ-700) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, London
- Aer Lingus EI (757-200) · 1 route: Dublin*
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines SU (767-300) · 1 route: Moscow
- Air China CA (777) · 1 route: Beijing*
- Austrian Airlines OS (767-300) · 1 route: Vienna*
- British Airways BA (747-400, 777) · 1 route: London
- Brussels Airlines SN (A330-200) · 1 route: Brussels
- Copa Airlines CM (737-700) · 1 route: Panama City
- Emirates EK (777-300ER) · 1 route: Dubai
- Ethiopian Airlines ET (787-8, 777-200LR) · 1 route: Addis Ababa
- Etihad Airways EY (A340-600) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi
- Finnair AY (747-400, 777) · 1 route: London
- Iberia Airlines IB (747-400, 777) · 1 route: London*
- Icelandair FI (75W) · 1 route: Keflavik
- Korean Air KE (777-200, 777-300ER) · 1 route: Seoul
- Porter Airlines PD (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Toronto
- Qatar Airways QR (777-300ER) · 1 route: Doha
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (A340-300) · 1 route: Copenhagen
- South African Airways SA (A340-300) · 1 route: Dakar
- Turkish Airlines TK (330) · 1 route: Istanbul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Fort Meade Executive Airport (FME) 21 mi to the centre
Fort Meade(Odenton), MD, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) 6 mi to the centre
Gaithersburg, MD, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
College Park Airport (CGS) 14 mi to the centre
College Park, MD, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Rockville, Maryland — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rockville, Maryland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus, Rail · Maryland · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Virginia · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Washington, District of Columbia · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.