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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Germantown

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Germantown, Maryland

Updated December 15, 2022

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Germantown, Maryland

Earthoid Water Tank

The whole world in one water tank.

Germantown, Maryland

Ruins of Clopper Mill

The hidden ruins of a mill that is linked to an attempt to assassinate the vice president of the United States.

Germantown, Maryland

Black Rock Mill

Built in 1815, the stabilized ruins of the grist mill and sawmill are now gated, but interpretive displays on the features and functions of the mill preserve its history.

Germantown, Maryland

Waters Mill Ruins

The ruins of an old mill lie in a small ravine along a hiking trail near Little Seneca Creek.

Germantown, Maryland

Zen College Pagoda

One of only two sites in the United States containing the remains of Buddha.
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Winderbourne Mansion

This abandoned Victorian-style house was built in 1884.
1 mile from Germantown

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Boyds Negro School

The only public school for Black children in the region from 1895-1936.
2 miles from Germantown
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