Brookside Gardens, Wheaton

Name: Brookside Gardens
Address: 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, United States

#2 among attractions in Wheaton

Botanical garden, Park, Top attraction, Relax in park

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The Brookside Gardens are public gardens located within Wheaton Regional Park, at 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland. The gardens themselves are open daily without charge. However, certain annual events there are held that may charge a fee. The gardens hosts a "Garden of Lights" exhibit that features a light display during the holiday season. ()

Established: 1969 (55 years ago)Area: 54 acres (0.0844 mi²)Elevation: 328 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°3'31"N, 77°2'13"W

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Brookside Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Health and Medicine, Westfield Wheaton, Washington D.C. Temple, National Capital Trolley Museum.

3.6 miS
Collection of medical specimens
National Museum of Health and Medicine, Silver Spring
91 min walk • Nestled in the city of Silver Spring, Maryland, the National Museum of Health and Medicine is a fascinating establishment that beckons visitors with an interest in the intricacies of the human body and the history of medicine.
1.8 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield Wheaton, Wheaton
47 min walk • Westfield Wheaton, formerly known as Wheaton Plaza, is a 1.7 million square-foot, two-level indoor shopping mall in Wheaton, Maryland, north of Washington, D.C. It is owned by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Its anchor stores include Macy’s, Target, JCPenney, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Costco.
3.4 miSW
Modern temple of the LDS faith
Washington D.C. Temple, Kensington
88 min walk • The Washington D.C. Temple is the 18th constructed and 16th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is located in Kensington, Maryland, United States, just north of Washington, D.C. near the Capital Beltway.
2.7 miN
History museum, Museum
National Capital Trolley Museum, Colesville-Burtonsville
70 min walk • The National Capital Trolley Museum is a 501 nonprofit organization that operates historic street cars, trolleys and trams for the public on a regular schedule.
4 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Museum
Strathmore, Bethesda
102 min walk • Strathmore is a cultural and artistic venue and institution in North Bethesda, Maryland, United States. Strathmore was founded in 1981 and consists of two venues: the Mansion and the Music Center.
3.9 miS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Capital Crescent Trail, Silver Spring
100 min walk • The Capital Crescent Trail is a 7.04-mile long, shared-use rail trail that runs from Georgetown in Washington, D.C. to Bethesda, Maryland.
3.5 miS
Neighbourhood
Forest Glen Park, Silver Spring
89 min walk • Forest Glen Park is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland and a residential neighborhood within the Silver Spring census-designated place.
~1550 ftSE
Park
Wheaton Regional Park, Wheaton
8 min walk • Wheaton Regional Park is a public park and county-designated protected area, located in Wheaton, Maryland. It is operated and managed by Montgomery County Parks, a division of a bi-county agency, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, which serves both Montgomery and Prince George's counties in the Washington, D.C.
2.5 miS
Church
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Silver Spring
65 min walk • Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in Maryland in the United States founded by Fr. John Carroll in 1774. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Washington and its archbishop. It is named after John the Evangelist.
3.3 miSW
Synagogue
Temple Emanuel, Kensington
85 min walk • Temple Emanuel is a synagogue located in Kensington, Maryland. Temple Emanuel is provides worship in accordance with Reform Judaism.
3.9 miS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, Silver Spring
100 min walk • The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail is a multi-use trail system in Washington, DC, which, when complete, will be ~25 miles long, spanning both sides of the Anacostia River, the Washington Channel waterfront, and projecting into neighborhoods away from the Anacostia.