Separated from Rockville Town Square by Hungerford Drive, East Rockville is a busy, urban area along its west side and a park-filled, much more suburban area on its west. The vast Rock Creek Regional Park forms this border, giving residents easy access to several trails, including the Rock Creek Trail and the Lakeside Trail. Other great destinations include the Monarch Butterfly Garden, the Rockville Civic Center, Silver Rock Park, and Maryvale Park.
For commuters, East Rockville provides the Rockville Metro Station. This train station provides easy access to the entire DC metro area. A variety of shops, restaurants, and other businesses are located along Hungerford Drive. Rockville Town Square contains a diverse collection of shops and restaurants, ranging from the Gordon Biersch Brewery to Peter Chang. Other nearby destinations include Montgomery College, ZavaZone Rockville, and the Glenview Mansion.
