Overview
Colesville-Burtonsville, sometimes called East County, is a suburban area in the eastern part of Montgomery County, Maryland. Other neighborhoods within this region include White Oak, Hillandale, Cloverly, Fairland, Briggs Chaney, Spencerville, and Ashton. Residents of these neighborhoods often consider themselves to be part of Silver Spring while being several miles away from Downtown Silver Spring.
3 sights · 4 things to do · 9 places to eat · 3 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Colesville-Burtonsville
National Capital Trolley Museum
Located in Northwest Branch Park is one of suburban Maryland's best museums for kids (or transit enthusiasts), with a popular 20-minute trolley ride, which you can ride to your heart's content.
Sandy Spring Museum
Local museum that focuses on the history of the Sandy Spring area
Sandy Spring Slave Museum
A museum that focuses on the heritage of Black folks, from their origin in Africa, through the Middle passage, the salvation the Underground Railroad provided, the struggle for civil rights, and their accomplishments in …
Adventure Park at Sandy Spring
Zip lines, rope rigs, and wooden bridges in the forest. For kids and adults.
Hampshire Greens Golf Course
Reddemeade Equestrian Center
Horseriding for beginners and experts.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 30°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Washington, D.C.)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington — 13 mi away (major hub). Directions
- BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore — 19 mi away (major hub). Directions
Most people will arrive by car. New Hampshire Avenue (Route 650) and Columbia Pike (Route 29) are the two major north-south roads. The Intercounty Connector (Route 200) is the major highway going east and west.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Sandy Spring Museum, Sandy Spring Slave Museum, Adventure Park at Sandy Spring
- Lunch Bear Brick Oven Company
- Afternoon Underground Railroad Experience Trail, Hampshire Greens Golf Course
- Dinner Kabob N Karahi
- Evening Buffalo Wings and Beer
Day 2
- Morning National Capital Trolley Museum
- Lunch El Aguila
- Dinner Ninja Sushi
- Evening Quench! Craft Beer & Wine
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
Most people will arrive by car. New Hampshire Avenue (Route 650) and Columbia Pike (Route 29) are the two major north-south roads. The Intercounty Connector (Route 200) is the major highway going east and west.
There are public buses that travel New Hampshire Avenue and Columbia Pike.
The nearest Metrorail station is Glenmont, the last stop on the Red line. From Glenmont, take a taxi from the taxi stand to your destination.
Get around
While there are public buses in this area, getting from place to place may take a transfer or two. Many people will find that a car will be helpful here.
Southbound traffic is typically heavy during weekday mornings, while northbound traffic is often heavy during weekday evenings. Other times and days are generally much lighter.
See
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Eat
Eat The Bagelry
New York-style bagel shop. Fresh bagels and many choices of cream cheese.
Eat Bear Brick Oven Company
Brick-oven pizza, made to order. Many different pizza toppings available. There is Daiya-brand vegan cheese is available too. Nearly all of their beers are made locally. Sit inside or outside. Live music on some Friday and Saturday evenings.
Eat Cuba de Ayer
Homestyle Cuban restaurant.
Eat El Aguila
Tex-Mex and Latin American cuisine. Quality ingredients and good service.
Eat JC Crabhouse
Casual restaurant for seafood and fish.
Eat Jewel of India
Northern Indian restaurant. Great food, great service.
Eat Kabob N Karahi
Pakistani and Indian food. Good quality. Plain surroundings. Often very crowded after dark during the month of Ramadan.
Eat Ninja Sushi
Sushi restaurant with lovely presentation, very responsive staff, and a comfortable location.
Eat Polka Deli
Polish deli serving sandwiches and pierogi to go. Also has a small selection of Polish groceries.
Drink
Drink Buffalo Wings and Beer
This spot is one of the few family-friendly places that still provide entertainment for the 18 and over crowd. It is a part of a trusted franchise with several locations in the metropolitan area. Numerous events throughout the week such as March Madness, Karaoke, and oldies night. Has an email list serving in which they send coupons as well as notifications for events coming up. Their menu has a variety of drinks from upscale wines to draft beers.
Drink Fusion Bar & Grill
Neighborhood dive bar with pool tables. Kitchen serves American bar food and a few Korean entrees too. A lot of repeat customers here!
Drink Quench! Craft Beer & Wine
Favorite bar of many neighborhood residents.
Sleep
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