Budget Outdoor and Cultural Exploration in Aspen Hill

Start the week with fresh local produce, a morning trail hike, and afternoon strolls through local gardens and parks.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at First Watch Aspen Hill

   08:00 – 09:00

   Eat a morning meal of eggs and toast at a local diner.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Shopping

   Aspen Hill Farmers Market

   09:15 – 10:45

   Browse local produce and artisanal goods at the farmers market stalls.

3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Outdoor

   Rock Creek Hiking

   11:00 – 12:30

   Walk along the shaded dirt trails of Rock Creek Park.

4. 12:45|14:00
   

   Food

   Lunch at Silver Diner Aspen Hill

   12:45 – 14:00

   Have classic diner fare for lunch.

5. 14:15|15:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Brookside Gardens Visit

   14:15 – 15:45

   Walk through the display gardens and conservatories.

   • entryFree
6. 16:00|17:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Meadowbrook Local Park Exploration

   16:00 – 17:30

   Explore the open green space and walking paths at the park.

   • entryFree
7. 17:45|19:15
   

   Outdoor

   North Gate Park Sports

   17:45 – 19:15

   Use the recreational fields and courts at North Gate Park.

8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Kobe Japan Restaurant

   19:30 – 21:00

   Eat a dinner of Japanese cuisine.

Spend time on the water before browsing local antique shops and enjoying outdoor hikes.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Java Nation

   08:00 – 09:00

   Grab coffee and breakfast sandwiches.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Outdoor

   Lake Bernard Frank Boating

   09:15 – 10:45

   Rent a small boat to row around Lake Bernard Frank.

3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Shopping

   Olney Antique Village Shopping

   11:00 – 12:30

   Look through vintage items and antiques in nearby Olney.

4. 12:45|14:00
   

   Food

   Lunch at Sole D'Italia Restaurant

   12:45 – 14:00

   Sit down for an Italian lunch.

5. 14:15|15:45
   

   Outdoor

   Rock Creek Hiking

   14:15 – 15:45

   Hike along a different segment of the Rock Creek trail network.

6. 16:00|17:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Brookside Gardens Visit

   16:00 – 17:30

   Tour the outdoor plant collections and formal gardens.

   • entryFree
7. 17:45|19:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Meadowbrook Local Park Exploration

   17:45 – 19:15

   Walk around the park grounds during the late afternoon.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Mamma Lucia

   19:30 – 21:00

   Dine on pizza and pasta.

Combine active outdoor sports with shopping and lake boating.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Bagel City

   08:00 – 09:00

   Eat fresh bagels and cream cheese.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Outdoor

   North Gate Park Sports

   09:15 – 10:45

   Play tennis or outdoor games at North Gate Park.

3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Shopping

   Aspen Hill Farmers Market

   11:00 – 12:30

   Pick up snacks and local items at the market.

4. 12:45|14:00
   

   Food

   Lunch at PhoNomenal Cafe

   12:45 – 14:00

   Enjoy a bowl of Vietnamese noodle soup.

5. 14:15|15:45
   

   Outdoor

   Lake Bernard Frank Boating

   14:15 – 15:45

   Spend time on Lake Bernard Frank taking in the shoreline views.

6. 16:00|17:30
   

   Shopping

   Olney Antique Village Shopping

   16:00 – 17:30

   Shop for collectible items in the antique shops.

7. 17:45|19:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Brookside Gardens Visit

   17:45 – 19:15

   Enjoy a quiet evening walk through the floral grounds.

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8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Outback Steakhouse

   19:30 – 21:00

   Have a casual dinner meal.

Focus on physical activity with morning hikes and sports followed by afternoon water time.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Panera Bread Aspen Hill

   08:00 – 09:00

   Order breakfast pastries and coffee.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Meadowbrook Local Park Exploration

   09:15 – 10:45

   Walk the park perimeter trails early in the morning.

   • entryFree
3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Outdoor

   Rock Creek Hiking

   11:00 – 12:30

   Trek along the main path of Rock Creek.

4. 12:45|14:00
   

   Food

   Lunch at Al Carbon

   12:45 – 14:00

   Eat Peruvian charcoal-chicken for lunch.

5. 14:15|15:45
   

   Outdoor

   North Gate Park Sports

   14:15 – 15:45

   Engage in field sports at North Gate Park.

6. 16:00|17:30
   

   Shopping

   Aspen Hill Farmers Market

   16:00 – 17:30

   Browse late afternoon market vendors.

7. 17:45|19:15
   

   Outdoor

   Lake Bernard Frank Boating

   17:45 – 19:15

   Boat on Lake Bernard Frank near dusk.

8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Lucia's Italian Deli

   19:30 – 21:00

   Eat sub sandwiches and Italian dishes.

Visit historic shops, public botanical displays, and regional walking paths.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at IHOP Aspen Hill

   08:00 – 09:00

   Eat pancakes and breakfast sides.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Shopping

   Olney Antique Village Shopping

   09:15 – 10:45

   Explore antique stores in Olney Village.

3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Brookside Gardens Visit

   11:00 – 12:30

   Walk through the indoor greenhouse displays.

   • entryFree
4. 12:45|14:00
   

   Food

   Lunch at Full Key Restaurant

   12:45 – 14:00

   Eat lunch featuring Cantonese cuisine.

5. 14:15|15:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Meadowbrook Local Park Exploration

   14:15 – 15:45

   Explore the open lawns and tree-lined paths of Meadowbrook Park.

   • entryFree
6. 16:00|17:30
   

   Outdoor

   Rock Creek Hiking

   16:00 – 17:30

   Take an afternoon walk on the woodland trails.

7. 17:45|19:15
   

   Outdoor

   North Gate Park Sports

   17:45 – 19:15

   Participate in casual games at North Gate Park.

8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at El Mariachi Restaurant

   19:30 – 21:00

   Have Mexican food for dinner.

Combine water recreational time with local shopping and botanical garden strolls.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Dunkin' Aspen Hill

   08:00 – 09:00

   Get quick donuts and coffee.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Outdoor

   Lake Bernard Frank Boating

   09:15 – 10:45

   Boat on Lake Bernard Frank in the early morning.

3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Shopping

   Aspen Hill Farmers Market

   11:00 – 12:30

   Shop for snacks and local honey at the market.

4. 12:45|14:00
   

   Food

   Lunch at Villa Maya

   12:45 – 14:00

   Eat a Mexican lunch platter.

5. 14:15|15:45
   

   Shopping

   Olney Antique Village Shopping

   14:15 – 15:45

   Browse glassware and antique furniture in Olney.

6. 16:00|17:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Brookside Gardens Visit

   16:00 – 17:30

   Walk the paved paths around the water features at Brookside Gardens.

   • entryFree
7. 17:45|19:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Meadowbrook Local Park Exploration

   17:45 – 19:15

   Spend time at Meadowbrook Park's recreational areas.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at GrillMarx Steakhouse & Raw Bar

   19:30 – 21:00

   Have dinner at a local steakhouse.

Wrap up the week with a full circuit of local hiking, boating, sports, and market visiting.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Starbucks Aspen Hill

   08:00 – 09:00

   Order coffee and breakfast sandwiches.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Outdoor

   Rock Creek Hiking

   09:15 – 10:45

   Complete a morning hike along Rock Creek.

3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Outdoor

   North Gate Park Sports

   11:00 – 12:30

   Play recreational sports at North Gate Park.

4. 12:45|14:00
   

   Food

   Lunch at La Casita Pupuseria

   12:45 – 14:00

   Eat Salvadoran pupusas for lunch.

5. 14:15|15:45
   

   Outdoor

   Lake Bernard Frank Boating

   14:15 – 15:45

   Take a final boating session on Lake Bernard Frank.

6. 16:00|17:30
   

   Shopping

   Aspen Hill Farmers Market

   16:00 – 17:30

   Make a final stop at the local farmers market.

7. 17:45|19:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Brookside Gardens Visit

   17:45 – 19:15

   Take a late afternoon walk through Brookside Gardens.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Ricchiuti's Pizza

   19:30 – 21:00

   Dine on local pizza to conclude the trip.