Gaithersburg

The city of Gaithersburg occupies 10 square miles in the heart of Montgomery County , Maryland . The southeastern border of the City lies just 13 miles from the northwestern border of Washington , D.C. , and 18 miles northwest of the U.S. Capitol Building.

Gaithersburg is home to a diverse and active community of over 50,000 residents. Major economic activities are biotechnology, telecommunications and software development, many of which are related to Federal Government contracts.

Throughout the year, the City of Gaithersburg sponsors many cultural events. During the spring and summer months, the City Hall Pavilion is busy with musical and theater groups, movies, and other special events. Art exhibits are located in various Gaithersburg facilities year round. Olde Towne Gaithersburg Day, The Shaker Festival and the Winter Lights exhibit in Seneca Park provide a variety of family entertainment that draws people from near and far.

The Montgomery County school system is also sought by many who are moving to the area and want to feel confident their children will receive the best public education the nation has to offer Gaithersburg has undergone significant changes in recent years. Gaithersburg is now an urban area and suburb of Washington, D.C. Gaithersburg has become a major regional location for high-technology companies while commercial agriculture is close to non-existent. The rolling fields of wheat are now roads, housing developments and commercial enterprises, but at the same time a number of historic communities and traditions have been preserved. As Gaithersburg grows it will continue to retain many of the qualities of a small town with a rich diverse heritage.

Germantown

Germantown is located about 20 miles northwest of Washington , D.C. , in beautiful Montgomery County . Conveniently, a major commuter highway, Rt. 270, connects Germantown to both Washington D.C. and points north, including Frederick and Gettysburg. Germantown's population is approximately 42,000 and growing!

Montgomery College has a campus here which is a wonderful educational asset. Germantown's new Black Rock Center for the Arts provides a great variety of musical and art related activities.