Germantown Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
About Germantown
Germantown is a suburb ofWashington DCand has a population of approximately 90,000 people. According the 2010 census, the population is 36% white, 22% African-American, 20% Asian, and 18% Hispanic. Even though its early settlers were generally English and Scottish, the area got its name from several German-owned shops that were in the area in the 1840s. George Atzerodt, a conspirator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, fled to his cousin's farm in Germantown instead of carrying out his assigned task of assassinating Vice President Andrew Johnson. Baseball player Walter Perry Johnson lived in Germantown between 1935 and his death in 1946.
Top Attractions in Germantown
Explore the best things to see and do in Germantown:
- ★Black Hill Regional Park
- ★King Barn Dairy Mooseum
- ★Maryland Soccerplex
Where to Eat in Germantown
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Hong Kong
- 🍴Honey Pig BBQ
- 🍴India Palace
- 🍴Lancaster County Dutch Market
- 🍴Royal Bagel Bakery & Deli
- 🍴Sabai Sabai Simply Thai
Where to Stay in Germantown
- 🏨Extended Stay America - Washington D.C. - Germantown - Milestone
- 🏨Extended Stay America - Washington D.C. - Germantown - Town Center
- 🏨Fairfield Inn & Suites Germantown Gaithersburg
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express & Suites Germantown - Gaithersburg
Germantown Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 9 sections including: