Wheaton Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
About Wheaton
Wheaton, with a population of just under 50,000 people (2010), is known locally for its ethnic dining scene. Many ethnic restaurants in Wheaton have received awards for best-in-class food in the Washington D.C. area. Before the arrival of the Europeans, the area was settled by the Piscataway. Wheaton got its name from the Wheaton Post Office, which was named after Union General Frank Wheaton, who defended Washington, D.C., from invading forces during the Civil War in July 1864. Wheaton developed from a business district called Mitchell's Crossroads, named after Mitchell's Tavern. The business district developed at the junction of three roads, which are now called Georgia Avenue, Veirs Mill Road, and University Boulevard. Before 1947, only 29,000 people were living in Wheaton, mostly on far
Top Attractions in Wheaton
Explore the best things to see and do in Wheaton:
- ★Brookside Gardens
- ★Taste of Wheaton
- ★Wheaton Regional Park
- ★Wheaton Veterans Urban Park
Where to Eat in Wheaton
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ben Yehuda Cafe & Pizzeria
- 🍴Cam Ranh Bay Pho & Grill
- 🍴El Pollo Rico
- 🍴Ertale Ethiopian Restaurant
- 🍴Filippo's Italian Specialties
- 🍴Full Key Restaurant
Wheaton Travel Guide Sections
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