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Smithsonian's National Zoo
Free-admission zoo in Washington, D.C. that is part of the Smithsonian Institution, famous for its giant pandas.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Rockville
Maryland, United States · North America
About Rockville
Rockville works well as a base: 5 minutes from Derwood, 19km from Smithsonian's National Zoo.
Rockville is a town located in Maryland, United States. With a population of 66,980, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Rockville sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rockville to your route.
About Rockville
Hungerford's Tavern was an 18th-century tavern in the settlement that developed into Rockville, Maryland. Located along the road between Georgetown and Frederick, it served travelers and became a center of political and civic activity in the surrounding area.
In 1774, local residents met at the tavern and adopted theRead more
Hungerford Resolves, one of Maryland's early organized protests against British colonial policies in the period leading to the American Revolution. The tavern also became closely associated with the establishment of Montgomery County's government and the development of Rockville as the county seat.
The building traditionally identified as the tavern was demolished in 1913. A historical marker in Rockville commemorates it, at the northwest corner of West Jefferson and South Washington streets.
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Where is Rockville located?
Rockville is located in Maryland, United States, North America. The coordinates are 39.0840 latitude, -77.1528 longitude.
What is the population of Rockville?
Rockville has a population of approximately 66,980 people, making it a town in United States.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 66,980
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Maryland
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 39.0840, -77.1528
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Worth the detour from Rockville
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Moving black granite wall inscribed with the names of more than 58,000 American service members who died in the Vietnam War.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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The White House
Official residence and workplace of the President of the United States since 1800, a symbol of American democracy.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Lincoln Memorial
Neoclassical memorial honouring Abraham Lincoln, featuring a massive seated statue and the site of Martin Luther King's famous speech.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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National Mall
America's front yard stretching from the US Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, lined with iconic monuments, memorials, and Smithsonian museums.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Home to the Hope Diamond and over 148 million specimens, making it one of the world's premier natural history collections.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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National Gallery of Art
A free world-class museum on the National Mall featuring masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the present, including the only Leonardo da Vinci painting in the Americas.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Powerful stone monument on the National Mall honouring the civil rights leader, featuring a 9-metre carved figure emerging from rock.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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