Kensington (Maryland) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
About Kensington (Maryland)
Kensington bordersBethesdato the southwest andSilver Springto the east. Usually a quiet little suburb, Kensington made national news in 2001 when the city council banned Santa Claus from the neighborhood, citing the separation of Church and State. How on earth can this be possible, you ask? Some of the townspeople objected to having the local fire department flying around the neighborhood with a religious figure in tow, tossing candy to kids, so the town council banned Santa Claus from his usual fire engine tour of the town. Following national media attention, there was an enormous Santa Claus protest, where dozens of Santa Clauses arrived on motorcycles to assure Kensington that St Nick would indeed be coming to town!
Top Attractions in Kensington (Maryland)
Explore the best things to see and do in Kensington (Maryland):
- ★Glen Echo Park
- ★Kensington Skatepark
- ★LDS Mormon Temple Visitor Center
- ★Rock Creek Trail
Where to Eat in Kensington (Maryland)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴China Gourmet
- 🍴Continental Pizza
- 🍴Frankly Pizza
- 🍴JennyCakes Bakery
- 🍴K-Town Bistro
- 🍴The Dish & Dram
Kensington (Maryland) Travel Guide Sections
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