Olney Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
census-designated place and unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
About Olney
This area's first European settlement was a Quaker community in Sandy Spring in the early eighteenth century. Nearly one century later, a Quaker couple of the names Thomas and Deborah Brooke founded both the town of Brookeville and the village of Olney (named after the hometown Ms. Brooke's favorite English poet, William Cowper). During the first half of the nineteenth century, Sandy Spring in particular was an important stop on theUnderground Railroad, as the Quakers (the Society of Friends) were devoted abolitionists and early proponents of racial equality in America. Long a sleepy agricultural area, Olney in the second half of the twentieth century outgrew its neighbors by a large margin, becoming an home for affluent D.C. commuters.
Top Attractions in Olney
Explore the best things to see and do in Olney:
- ★Adventure Park at Sandy Spring
- ★Oakley Cabin African American Museum and Park
- ★Olney Manor Recreational Park
- ★Olney Theatre Center
- ★Sandy Spring Meeting House
- ★Sandy Spring Museum
- ★Underground Railroad Experience Trail
Where to Eat in Olney
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Brew Belly
- 🍴Carmen's Italian Ice
- 🍴GrillMarx Steakhouse and Raw Bar
- 🍴Olney Ale House
- 🍴Royal Bagel Bakery
- 🍴Sisters Sandwiches and Such
Olney Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: