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Potomac Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

About Potomac

According the U.S. Census Bureau, Potomac has a population of 44,965 and a median household income of $181,385, one of the highest median incomes in the United States. The area got its name in 1881 and was named after the nearby Potomac River. European settlements date back to 1714, when Lord Baltimore granted to Edward Offutt most of the land comprising Potomac.

Top Attractions in Potomac

Explore the best things to see and do in Potomac:

  • Clara Barton National Historic Site
  • Glenstone Museum
  • Great Falls

Where to Eat in Potomac

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Renato's at River Falls

Where to Stay in Potomac

  • 🏨Dolce Bolger Center

Potomac Travel Guide Sections

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