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The Germantown Bucket List: 10 Things to Do Before You Say You Know the Area

📅 June 4, 2026 ✍ AROLD

Think you know Germantown? Whether you’re new in town or a longtime resident, here’s a bucket list of experiences that capture the best of what our community has to offer. How many can you check off?

  1. Watch the sunset over Little Seneca Lake at Black Hill Regional Park.
  2. Catch a live performance at the BlackRock Center for the Arts.
  3. Try a cuisine you’ve never had before at one of Germantown’s many international restaurants.
  4. Rent a boat or kayak and spend an afternoon on the water.
  5. Cheer on a match at the Maryland SoccerPlex.
  6. Shop a local farmers market and cook a meal with what you find.
  7. Bike or hike a section of the Seneca Creek Greenway Trail.
  8. Discover a small business you’ve never visited from the community directory.
  9. Attend a community event and meet your neighbors.
  10. Find your own favorite hidden gem — and tell someone about it.

Print it out, snap a photo, and start checking things off. Tag us when you do — we’d love to feature your Germantown adventures. Which one are you tackling first?

AROLD