Explore Downtown Kensington
Downtown Kensington is a lovely enclave of small antique shops, gift shops, bookstores and Victorian homes.
Try the marinara pizza! They also serve handcrafted sodas.
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Frankly...Pizza!
10417 Armory AveTry the marinara pizza! They also serve handcrafted sodas.
Sweet Hairafter
10426 Fawcett StTalented stylists and friendly salon.
One of my guests snagged a brand new $400 Winter coat for $40! Clothes are well-curated and there is usually a sales rack out front with excellent bargains!
Sunflowers Consignment
10307 Kensington PkwyOne of my guests snagged a brand new $400 Winter coat for $40! Clothes are well-curated and there is usually a sales rack out front with excellent bargains!
Westfield Wheaton Shopping Mall is just a 10-15 minute walk from our home. Stores include: Target, Macy's, Costco, J.C. Penney (with Sephora) and a Food Court.
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Westfield Wheaton
11160 Veirs Mill RdWestfield Wheaton Shopping Mall is just a 10-15 minute walk from our home. Stores include: Target, Macy's, Costco, J.C. Penney (with Sephora) and a Food Court.
Eclectic gift shop. We have bought a number of gifts for friends as well as a beautiful candle holder for our home.
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3750 Howard AvenueEclectic gift shop. We have bought a number of gifts for friends as well as a beautiful candle holder for our home.
Lovely collection of antique shops within a 20-30 minute from our apartment.
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Kensington Antique Row
3762B Howard AveLovely collection of antique shops within a 20-30 minute from our apartment.
Food scene
MIke and I love the delicious açaí, pitaya & coconut fruit bowls.
They also offer fruit smoothies and a juice bar:
Playa Bowls
14014 Detrick AveMIke and I love the delicious açaí, pitaya & coconut fruit bowls.
They also offer fruit smoothies and a juice bar:
Old Town Market
10251 Kensington PkwyA friendly neighborhood market with great food to go, fine wine and craft beer.
Knowles Station Wine & Co
10414 Detrick AveWonderful local spot for wine or dinner.
Ooh La La Bakery
2600 University Blvd WDelicious croissants and pastries! A new addition to the restaurant scene.
Sightseeing
Brookside Nature Center
1400 Glenallan AveA beautiful weekend destination. Informative exhibits and gorgeous gardens.