Kensington is a town located in Montgomery County, just 4 miles north of the Washington, DC border and two miles from the Beltway (I-495).  The area offers convenient access to the city, yet maintains a small town feeling with lots of shopping and amenities within easy walking distance from the town's historic center. The Kensington commercial district features more than 300 businesses, a large number specializing in antiques and interior design including art shops, restaurants, supermarkets, auto repair shops, hardware stores, and others.

Kensington is primarily a bedroom community for residents who commute to jobs in The Washington, D.C., area. 


 Nestled in the heart of historic Kensington, Antique Row is the oldest Antiques Center in Metropolitan Washington, D.C.

            
Garrett Park named after Robert W. Garrett, President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.  Garrett Park is located in southern Montgomery County, Maryland, tucked inside Kensington and just minutes from Washington DC, in a sylvan setting on the banks of Rock Creek Park. Garrett Park is primarily a residential town, with a post office, and a few small businesses. The only road open to automotive traffic into or out of Garrett Park is Strathmore Avenue. The town is served by the MARC train . Garrett Park is known for its close-knit community. 

The Washingtonian Magazine picked Garrett Park as one of the best places to live in the metro area.