Aspen Hill, Maryland
Aspen Hill is a community of 53,279 people in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Why visit Aspen Hill
Townapedia lists 24 museums and landmarks, 58 parks and trails, 56 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Olney Theatre Center for the Arts, SANS Technology Institute, National Capital Trolley Museum and Beall-Dawson House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Aspen Hill
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Aspen Hill
Aspen Hill is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is located 6 miles north of Washington D.C. Its population as of the 2020 census was 51,063.
From the Wikipedia article Aspen Hill, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Olney Theatre Center for the Arts
Cinema and theater · 4.0 mi
Arts center in Olney, Maryland, United States
F. Scott FItzgerald Theater
Cinema and theater · 2.6 mi
603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville
Museums and landmarks24
National Capital Trolley Museum
Museum · 2.7 mi
A nonprofit organization that operates historic trolleys (or trams) for the public on a regular schedule
1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville
Sa 12:00-17:00
Beall-Dawson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic home in Rockville, Maryland, United States
Bingham-Brewer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Early-19th century Federal style residence in Rockville, Maryland, United States
Dawson Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
1874 farmhouse with an 1912 additional house in Rockville, Maryland, United States
Frieda Fromm-Reichmann Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Garrett Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Glenview Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Hammond Wood Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Milimar
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic home located in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Montgomery County Circuit Courthouses
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Series of courthouses in Rockville, Maryland, United States
Montrose School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic schoolhouse located near Rockville, Maryland, United States
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New Mark Commons
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic planned community in Rockville, Maryland, United States
12 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds58
Layhill Village Local Park
Park · 2.2 mi
This 10.2-acre park features several recreational spaces including a playground, ballfields, tennis courts, and a picnic area. M-NCPPC...
1920 Queensguard Road, Aspen Hill
sunrise-sunset
Bel Pre Neighborhood Park
Park · 1.8 mi
This 8.3-acre park sits adjacent to Bel Pre Elementary School. M-NCPPC acquired the park in 1967.
13810 North Gate Drive, Aspen Hill
46 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes56
Ema Rossi Pizzeria
Restaurant · Italian, Pasta, Pizza · 1.6 mi
5556 Norbeck Road
Fr 12:00-21:30; Sa 10:00-21:30; Su 10:00-21:00; Tu-Th 12:00-21:00
Full On Craft Eats & Drinks
Restaurant · American, Sandwich · 1.6 mi
5566 Norbeck Road
Su-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.0 mi
13703 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
2205 Bel Pre Road, Silver Spring
Mo-Th 05:00-21:00; Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa 05:30-22:00; Su 05:30-21:30
Village Grille
Restaurant · American, Coffee Shop, Mexican · 2.6 mi
50 Southlawn Court, Rockville
Mo-Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa-Su 07:00-21:00
Green Bamboo Asian Bistro
Restaurant · Sushi · 2.9 mi
5751 Fishers Lane
Mo off; Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
Irene's Pupusas
Restaurant · International · 2.8 mi
12391 Georgia Avenue
Mo-Fr 09:30-01:00
44 more on the map.
History
In the 1920s and 1930s, Aspen Hill was known as being the location of Aspin Hill Memorial Park, one of three pet cemeteries then operating on the East Coast of the United States. Burials at Aspen Hill Cemetery included dogs that had served the during World War I as well as the pets of area residents. Memorial ceremonies honoring pets were often held there on World Day for Animals.
In July 1950, Louis M. Denit sold 517 acres (2.1 km2) of land in Aspen Hill to Gelman Construction Company for about $300,000. Denit was a well-known attorney who specialized in banking and trust law. Gelman Construction Company bought the land to build 2,450 three-bedroom ramblers, a shopping center, schools, playgrounds, and churches. The homes were priced at less $10,000 each.
In January 1955, Minnie Goodman sold 268 acres (1.1 km2) of land in Aspen Hill to Metropolitan Homes, Inc. The land was the last vacant tract of land of its size between Rockville and Wheaton. Metropolitan Homes planned to build 12,000 homes, schools, shopping centers, and churches on the land. Prices for the homes started at $15,000 each.
Aspen Hill was one of the locations in which a fatal shooting took place on October 3, 2002, and another on October 23, 2002, as part of the Beltway sniper attacks.
From the History section of Aspen Hill, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship42
Glenmont United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 2.2 mi
12901 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring
Wheaton Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 0.9 mi
3132 Bel Pre Road, Silver Spring
First Korean Presbyterian Church of Washington
Church · Presbyterian · 2.8 mi
1011 Maple Avenue, Rockville
Pilgrim United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 2.5 mi
2206 Briggs Road, Wheaton-Glenmont
Saint Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.0 mi
3820 Aspen Hill Road, Silver Spring
Shrine of Saint Jude Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 2.1 mi
12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries83
Parkland Magnet Middle School for Aerospace Technology
School · 0.8 mi
4610 West Frankfort Drive, Rockville
Healthcare6
CVS Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.5 mi
12209 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton-Glenmont
Map of Aspen Hill
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 28°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 36°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 46°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 55°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 64°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 48°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 31°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rockville 1 Ne (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Montgomery County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Adelphi 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Washington 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Columbia 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Arlington 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Alexandria 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Arbutus 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Baltimore 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Accokeek 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- Annapolis 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Annapolis Neck 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Aspen Hill Shopping Center in Maryland, 1975, Steve Michaels, Public domain
- 2016-10-20 12 46 59 View north along Maryland State Route 655 (Old Georgia Avenue) at Bel Pre Road in Aspen Hill, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-10-20 12 47 24 View north along Maryland State Route 655 (Old Georgia Avenue) at Carrolton Road in Aspen Hill, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-25 17 17 09 View south along Maryland State Route 97 (Georgia Avenue) just north of Maryland State Route 185 (Connecticut Avenue) in Aspen Hill, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Giant Food Leisure World Plaza Aspen Hill 2024-05-25 17-44-16, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Parking Lot Leisure World Plaza Aspen Hill MD 2024-05-25 17-49-08 1, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- 2016-10-21 09 04 39 View south along Maryland State Route 185 (Connecticut Avenue) at Maryland State Route 97 (Georgia Avenue) in Aspen Hill, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EVGo Leisure World Aspen Hill MD2024-05-25 17-49-40 1, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Gold Castle Jewelers Leisure World Plaza Aspen Hill MD 2024-05-25 17-43-15, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Nu Images Barber Leisure World Plaza Aspen Hill MD 2024-05-25 17-42-14, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Crisp and Juicy USPS Leisure World Plaza Aspen Hill MD 2024-05-25 17-41-46, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- 2020-06-25 14 30 36 View north along Maryland State Route 97 (Georgia Avenue) just south of Maryland State Route 185 (Connecticut Avenue) in Aspen Hill, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Micheal’s Aspen Hill Maryland (49637339962), Elyse Horvath, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Apache Appliance Northgate Aspen Hill MD 2024-05-25 08-15-56, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Dunkin Northgate Aspen Hill MD 2024-05-25 08-09-20, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Michaels Northgate Aspen Hill MD 2024-05-25 08-14-41 1, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Eyeland Northgate Aspen Hill MD 2024-05-25 08-08-28, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Boston Market Aspen Hill Maryland (49637071941), Elyse Horvath, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Former Super Fresh store in Aspen Hill, Maryland (9719488914), Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nationalcapitaltrolleymuseum4603, Frank Hicks, Wheaton Maryland, Public domain
- House in Garrett Park 2a, ZeWrestler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Riley-Bolten House 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Montgomery County Courthouse, Maryland (January 2006), Aude, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Rockville Park Historic District 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rockville Railroad Station in 2017, Difference engine, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Mark Commons 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Glenview Mansion S Facade 01, Wilford Nusser, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Mary's Church Rockville, Wikipedian1234, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Beall dawson house, Photo taken by User:Aude on January 7, 2005., CC BY-SA 2.5
- House on College View Dr, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dawson Farmhouse 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Montrose Schoolhouse, front (21627685175), Preservation Maryland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bingham-Brewer House 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milimar, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dayton 5W630A warm air hand dryer (49637099641), Elyse Horvath, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Leisure World Globe, Leisure World of Maryland, Dcflyer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2007 09 05 - 97-185 - SE corner 2, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2007 09 05 - 97-185 - SW corner 2, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2007 09 05 - 97-185 - NE corner 2, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2007 09 05 - 97-185 - NW corner 1, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
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