Welcome to Gaithersburg
Planned community living meets accessible amenities in Maryland’s 4th largest city.
Nestled just 20 miles northwest of the metropolitan city of Washington DC is Gaithersburg, a charming community in Maryland with planned neighborhoods, a mixed dining scene, and laid-back living. As the fourth largest city in Maryland, Gaithersburg offers an ideal balance for those who prefer a slower, quiet pace in life but still desire to be conveniently near the area’s best eateries, malls, and parks. With a climate that brings in cold, wet winters, warm summers, and everything in between, both locals and visitors alike have the opportunity to experience all four seasons. Housing in Gaithersburg is diverse and it offers a wide range of communities-Dufief Mill, Potomac Chase, Stonebridge, and Montgomery Village, just to name a few. Every neighborhood features something unique, whether it be a community pool, clubhouse, walking paths and trails, or expansive areas of green space perfect for parks, making Gaithersburg the ultimate suburban retreat to live, work, and play in.
What to Love
Local Lifestyle
Gaithersburg residents value the incredible features their suburb has to offer. When they aren’t taking advantage of the amenities offered within their neighborhood villages, locals can be found brushing up on regional history at the Gaithersburg Community Museum or simply accessing the locally-owned bistros and boutiques nearby.
Dining, Shopping & Entertainment
Hungry for a slice of pie? Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana’s Neopolitan-inspired pizzas are the way to go for a bite of cheesy, saucy goodness. Margherita, sausage, and potato and onion pizzas are just a few of the signature specials on the menu.
Experience fine dining like no other at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Located in the heart of Gaithersburg, this upscale steakhouse favorite is the go-to place for hand-cut portions of USDA Prime beef topped with a layer of buttery goodness and served on a hot plate.
Enjoy shopping with a view at Rio Lakefront, an open-air shopping mall with a mix of national retailers, boutiques, and restaurants located along a sparkling lake. When you’re not perusing store favorites like Barnes & Noble and Francesca’s Collections, take a spin on the lake with a paddleboat rental.
Things to Do
In Gaithersburg, there is plenty of fun things to do regardless of age. The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair offers a week of summer family fun with classic fair food, carnival games, rides, and highly-anticipated events inside the ground’s grandstand, including circus shows, monster truck rallies, and demolition derbies. Get into the holly jolly spirit with a drive-through of Seneca Creek State Park’s Winter Lights Festival, a popular event in November and December featuring over 400 illuminated lights for a night of holiday magic.
In between community events, have a picnic lunch at Bohrer Park’s sprawling greenspace and afterward grab a few companions for a game of friendly competition at the park’s miniature golf course. If that’s not enough, stroll through nearby Downtown Crown to access modernized parks and a host of eateries and shops.
Schools
- DuFief Elementary School, a pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade elementary school, educating more than 300 students, is a Leader in Me school, committed to its motto: Learning to Live, Living to Learn. Encouraging extensions and enrichments in programs as well as nurturing character development and integrity are the main focuses of education at DuFief.
- Jones Lane Elementary School, a kindergarten through sixth-grade elementary school, located on Jones Lane between North Potomac and Gaithersburg, was built on a beautiful location surrounded by farm fields and has become a focus of family life and activity within its community.
