Date Night in Montgomery County, MD: Blues, Boardwalks, and Chocolate

New and exciting date ideas are just a drive away. If you and your significant other are tired of the same old date night routines, it’s time to book a fun and romantic rendezvous down in Montgomery County, Maryland. Only a 2-hour drive from Philadelphia, and just minutes from Washington, DC, Montgomery County has loads to offer out-of-towners. Here are some itinerary ideas for a fun weekend in town: 

• Check in at the American Inn of Bethesda where they are offering a Romantic Package that includes complimentary champagne & chocolates upon your arrival, and complimentary breakfast to get you energized for your weekend activities.
• Start your weekend off at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, a historic venue that houses 300 guests, and a 40’ Art Deco bar and lounge area. The Club offers live music and monthly dance nights in an elegant setting. Make a reservation for intimate dining with a Cajun-inspired cuisine like gumbo and crab cakes to accompany a night of live entertainment.
• Wake up early and head over to the Americana-themed Water.Front.And.Center of the Rio Washingtonian, which features a classic carousel house, a trackless train, and picturesque boardwalk. If the weather is nice, be sure to head out on the lake in paddleboats.
• After some boardwalk fun, head over to Brookside Gardens, an award-winning 50-acre public display garden situated in Wheaton Regional Park. Pack a blanket and lunch and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the gardens.
• Add some aphrodisiacs for dessert at the Farm and Factory Owned Chocolatier, where they import their own exquisite cocoa beans from a farm in the Dominican Republic. Factory tours are available on Saturday afternoons to watch the process behind their premium chocolate.

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