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1. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-to-do-in15 Best Things to Do in Takoma Park (MD) - The Crazy Tourist

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   Aug 1, 2022 · Just across the border from D.C., Takoma Park is a Washington suburb on hilly ground and known for its progressiveness, diversity and artists. This is epitomized by Old Town Takoma Park, with a pioneering farmers’ market, a co-operative supermarket and inclusive events like Pride and a colorful street festival in October with 150+ craft vendors.

2. www.atlasobscura.com › takoma-park-marylandCool and Unusual Things to Do in Takoma Park - Atlas Obscura

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   Jan 26, 2024 · Discover hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Takoma Park from Herlong the Carved Dragon to Thomas-Siegler House And Garden.

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4. www.britannica.com › place › Takoma-ParkTakoma Park | Suburban Community, Historic District

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   Takoma Park, city, Montgomery county, central Maryland, U.S., on Sligo Creek. It was founded in 1883 by real estate developer Benjamin F. Gilbert along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad track as a northern residential development for Washington, D.C. The Seventh-day Adventists arrived in the 1900s.

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5. historictakoma.org › overviewAbout Takoma Park - Historic Takoma

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   Takoma becomes a place to live…. Gilbert heavily promoted Takoma Park as a sylvan suburb, high above (350 feet) Washington, with clean fresh air and water. Many of the early homes were summer places, with people commuting daily on the B&O to government jobs downtown.

6. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g41397THE 5 BEST Things to Do in Takoma Park (2024) - Tripadvisor

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   Dec 28, 2019 · Things to Do in Takoma Park, Maryland: See Tripadvisor's 748 traveler reviews and photos of Takoma Park tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Takoma Park. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

7. visitmontgomery.com › county-regions › takoma-parkTakoma Park - Visit Montgomery

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   Takoma Park is a unique place to visit because it resides in both Washington, DC and Montgomery County, Maryland, uniting the two areas. This charming community provides plenty of opportunities to explore and try something new, whether it is seeing a show at an intimate venue or supporting small businesses at a unique shop.

8. gwtoday.gwu.edu › getting-know-dmv-takoma-parkGetting to Know the DMV: Takoma Park | GW Today | The George ...

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   2 days ago · Wander. 19th-century developer B. F. Gilbert, who founded Takoma Park, created it as a “sylvan suburb,” and to this day it remains one of the area’s most walkable neighborhoods. On a sunny day, stop by Gazebo Park (7035 Carroll Ave.) for people watching and the occasional live performance. Bikers, joggers and birdwatchers can stroll by ...

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   When did Takoma Park become a city?

   • In 1890 the State of Maryland incorporated the portion in Maryland as the Town of Takoma Park. Today’s city boundaries largely reflect those original purchases and subdivisions. Takoma becomes a place to live… Gilbert heavily promoted Takoma Park as a sylvan suburb, high above (350 feet) Washington, with clean fresh air and water.

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   What is Takoma Park known for?

   • Just across the border from D.C., Takoma Park is a Washington suburb on hilly ground and known for its progressiveness, diversity and artists. This is epitomized by Old Town Takoma Park, with a pioneering farmers’ market, a co-operative supermarket and inclusive events like Pride and a colorful street festival in October with 150+ craft vendors.

   15 Best Things to Do in Takoma Park (MD) - The Crazy Tourist

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   Is Takoma a good place to live?

   • Takoma becomes a place to live… Gilbert heavily promoted Takoma Park as a sylvan suburb, high above (350 feet) Washington, with clean fresh air and water. Many of the early homes were summer places, with people commuting daily on the B&O to government jobs downtown.

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   Why is it called Takoma Park?

   • Shortly more lots were sold, houses began to be erected, and the small community of Takoma Park emerged in Maryland and DC centered on the small railroad station (first called Brightwood by the B&O and then changed to Takoma). The name “Takoma” is attributed to a suggestion by a friend, Ida Summy, as an Indian name meaning “high up, near heaven.”

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