Maryland Car Rental and Gaithersburg, MD
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Observe the world around you
Gaithersburg was founded in 1765 as an agricultural settlement know as Log Town at the time. By 1850, the town was renamed to "forest Oak". It got its official and current name in 1878, five years are the B&O Railroad built a station there. Soon after, it became a recognized town when it was selected as one of six global locations of the International Latitude Observatory. This is the only National Historic Landmark in the city. The information gathered here is used by scientists still to determine polar motion; the size, shape, and properties of the earth; and to aid the space program with navigation.
Join the revolution
While there are a number of great activities in Gaithersburg, the city is also located near some of the major attractions of Washington, Virginia, and Maryland with your Maryland car rental. The Smithsonian Institution, the White House, and the Capitol are all located within driving distance with your Maryland car rental for a day trip to Washington, DC. Since it is less than 30 minutes away, this is a great destination with your Maryland car rental. There is also public transportation that will take you here for the day.
The surrounding countryside of Maryland and Virginia were the site of some memorable battles in the Civil War. Sites such as the Antietam National Battlefield and Manassas National Military Park (Bull Run) are also great stops with your Maryland car rental for history buffs.
Get fit
In the winter there is skiing within three hours with your Maryland car rental in Western Maryland and Pennsylvania, and in the summer there are ocean resorts on the Maryland and Delaware shores that are popular.
A place to put your head
There are a number of recognized hotels in the area that you can stay at when you visit with your Maryland car rental. There are also a variety of small bed and breakfasts that you can make home for the night. There is a Courtyard by Marriott, a Gaithersburg Hilton, Holiday Inn, and other various Marriott hotels that you can make reservations at.
As Maryland's third largest city, there is plenty to keep you busy here. As well, there are many tourist sites in the surrounding states, from historical landmarks to leisurely pursuits that will make this a memorable trip. With its small town feel and proximity to many larger cities and attractions, this is the best of both worlds.
