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Visit Gaithersburg, Maryland

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What to Do in Gaithersburg

A northwest suburb of Washington, D.C., Gaithersburg sits at the terminus of the Washington Metro’s Red Line. Numerous high-tech companies have facilities just off I-270, including IBM, Lockheed Martin and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The upscale Kentlands neighborhood (about 3 miles from downtown Gaithersburg) features a pedestrian-friendly shopping district, while RIO Washingtonian Center (209 Boardwalk Pl.) boasts restaurants, movie theaters, open-air shops and a lake with recreational activities.

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