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Summer Days in Kensington, Maryland

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Artworks

  • Eyes Open (Artist: Nicole Bourgea). Native plants, wildflowers, and an epigraph are painted on the side of the bridge. The mural concept was drawn from a line from the journal of one of the Town’s original residents, Ms. Bertha Clum. – approx. 200 ft.
  • Neighborhood Birds (Artist: Jason Swain, wood). Five birds are featured on this carving to include a woodpecker, blue jay, cardinal, oriole and a hawk on the top. Carved from America Ash. – approx. 300 ft.
  • Who Let the Dogs Out (Artist: Jason Swain;Thomas Ruttka;Max Stumpf;Beth Meyer, concrete). These concrete piers were remnants from a previous concrete plant. Once the Dog Run Park was complete, the Town wanted to paint them, but they were full of graffiti. The Town decided to paint dog art and enlisted local artists to enhance them. – approx. 550 ft.
  • Howling Dog (Artist: Jason Swain, wood) – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Crosby the Owl (Artist: Jason Swain, wood). Carved from a piece of Black Cherry. Commissioned by a local Girl Scout Troop using their cookie money project. The girls raised enough money to have an owl carved to represent Noyes Library mascot. – approx. 0.1 mi.

Dentist offices

  • Kensington Natural Smiles (opening hours: Mon–Wed 8–17; Thu 7–16; Fri 9–14) at Kensington Parkway 10405 (20895) – approx. 550 ft.

Stations

  • Kensington – approx. 0.1 mi.

Bus stops

  • Edgewood Road – approx. 0.1 mi.

Galleries

  • Wheaton Arts Parade – approx. 400 ft.
  • Compass Gallery (opening hours: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec 13–19 Fr 18–20, Web) – approx. 400 ft.

Restaurants

  • Dish and Dram (outdoor seating, opening hours: Tue–Thu, Sun 12–20; Fri 12–21; Sat 10:30–21) at Kensington Parkway 10301 (20895) – approx. 100 ft.

Clothing stores

  • Sunflower (opening hours: Tue–Sat 10–17) – approx. 150 ft.

Garden centers

  • Johnson's Florist and Garden Center at Kensington Parkway 10313 (20895) – approx. 200 ft.

Antique stores

  • Metro Vintage Market & Gallery (opening hours: Wed–Fri 11–17; Sat 10–17; Sun 12–17) at Metropolitan Avenue 10417 (20895) – approx. 0.1 mi.

Platforms

  • Kensington – approx. 0.1 mi.

Bakeries

  • Tag Team Kitchen (opening hours: Tue–Fri 13–18; Sat 10–14) at Metropolitan Avenue 10453 (20895). Pizza crust suppliers – approx. 0.1 mi.

Frame shops

  • Frame Avenue Design Studio at Metropolitan Avenue 10501 – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • The Chesapeake Framing Co. (opening hours: Mon–Sat 10–18) at Metropolitan Avenue 10507 (20895) – approx. 0.2 mi.

Fabric stores

  • Olive & Loom (opening hours: Tue–Sat 10–18; Sun 10–17) at Kensington Parkway 10305. Mediterranean Styles – approx. 150 ft.

Ice cream shops

  • Carmen's Italian Ice (takeout only, vegan options, vegetarian options) at Kensington Parkway 10309 (20895) – approx. 150 ft.

Hair salons

  • SOBE Hair Extensions at Kensington Parkway 10315 (20895) – approx. 200 ft.

Social facilities

  • Jubilee (Jubilee Association of Maryland) at Montgomery Avenue 10408 (20895) – approx. 0.1 mi.

Tourist information centers

  • Brunswick Line – approx. 0.1 mi.

Veterinary clinics

  • Silver Spring Animal Hospital (opening hours: " by appointment") at Metropolitan Avenue 10505 – approx. 0.2 mi.

Streets nearby

Grape Arbor
Neighborhood Birds
200 ft
Frederick Avenue
Dish and Dram, Olive & Loom, Sunflower, Eyes Open
500 ft
Montgomery Avenue
Kensington Natural Smiles, Jubilee
550 ft
Howard Avenue
Kensington, Brunswick Line, Kensington Row Bookshop, Kensington Service Center, Modern Mobler, Gaiser Insider Guitar Studio, Goldsborough Glynn Antique Furnishings & Finds, Jill & Company Americana, Sally Shaffer Antiques, Bonjour Books, Tacos Don Perez, SW7, Shoe Repair of Kensington, Pink Dot, Red Studio Gallery, G&G Antiques & Collectables, Raffie Jeweler, HomeWorks, Carlos Auto Service
0.1 mi
Metropolitan Avenue
Edgewood Road, Extra Space Storage, Capital Sport & Swim, B.W. Surgical, Mastiha Greek Bakery, W.C. Fowler Carpet Service, Petals to the Metal, Who Let the Dogs Out, Howling Dog, Metro Vintage Market & Gallery, Kensington, Thien Kim Barber Shop, Buns N Rice, Oak Clothes + Finds, The Chesapeake Framing Co., Tag Team Kitchen, The Kids' House
0.1 mi
Kensington Parkway
Carmen's Italian Ice, Johnson's Florist and Garden Center, SOBE Hair Extensions, The Compass Atelier, Compass Gallery, Young Masters Art Studio, Stone Branch Art Program, Wheaton Arts Parade
0.1 mi
Mannakee Street
0.1 mi
Ferndale Street
0.2 mi
Mannakee Place
0.2 mi
Muir Place
0.2 mi
Fayette Road
Little Free Library
0.2 mi
Oberon Street
0.2 mi
Wake Drive
0.3 mi
Meredith Avenue
0.3 mi
Mills Crossing Place
0.3 mi
Saint Paul Street
Bear Bench
0.3 mi
Mills Crossing Way
0.3 mi
Edgewood Road
Homewood
0.3 mi
Blueford Road
0.4 mi
Wheatley Street
The Kids' House, Silver Spring Animal Hospital, Frame Avenue Design Studio
0.4 mi
Homewood Parkway
Little Free Library
0.4 mi
Drumm Avenue
0.4 mi

Apartment buildings nearby

Kensington House
450 ft

Appliance stores nearby

Bettar Appliance Sales & Services
0.2 mi

Arts centers nearby

Compass Art Center
400 ft

Artworks nearby

BabyCat
300 ft
1894
0.1 mi

Auto repair shops nearby

Trick Trucks
0.1 mi
Murphy Brothers Classic Car Restoration
0.2 mi

Banks nearby

M&T Bank
0.1 mi

Buildings nearby

Kensington Substation
0.2 mi

Cafes nearby

District Café Mizell Station
0.2 mi

Carpet stores nearby

Ayoub N&H Carpet & Rugs
0.2 mi

Convenience stores nearby

Old Town Market
50 ft

Dentist's offices nearby

Robert J. Kelly, DDS
400 ft

Dog parks nearby

Kensington Dog Run
0.1 mi

Drains nearby

Silver Creek
150 ft

Fitness centers nearby

Sweat Shop
0.1 mi

Hair salons nearby

Jackie's Salon
0.2 mi

Industrial buildings nearby

ServPro
0.3 mi

Parks nearby

Clum-Kennedy Park
250 ft
Flinn Park
450 ft
Frederick Avenue Park
0.1 mi
St. Paul Park
0.3 mi
Joseph's Park
0.3 mi

Post offices nearby

Kensington Post Office
300 ft

Pubs nearby

Babycat Brewing
350 ft

Social facilities nearby

Modena Reserve
0.2 mi

Train stations nearby

Kensington (MARC station)
0.1 mi