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All the United States Maryland Takoma Park

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Takoma Park

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Takoma Park, Maryland

Updated January 26, 2024

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Close-up of Herlong’s head

Takoma Park, Maryland

Herlong the Carved Dragon

A benevolent, 16-foot-tall river dragon lives on a suburban lawn.
Rooster and pedestrian-friendly median

Takoma Park, Maryland

Roscoe the Rooster

The rooster who crossed the road lives on forever in Takoma Park, Maryland.
The Bird Calls Phone.

Takoma Park, Maryland

Bird Calls Phone

An old pay phone rewired to play local bird calls and songs at the press of a button.
Thomas-Siegler House And Garden

Takoma Park, Maryland

Thomas-Siegler House And Garden

Concerned residents saved this historic house and garden from demolition.
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Sharpshooter tree memorial

Washington, D.C.

Sharpshooter's Tree

A diminutive plaque recalls the treetop sniper who almost killed Abe Lincoln.
1 mile from Takoma Park
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Washington, D.C.

Battleground National Cemetery

This tiny, one-acre cemetery serves as a reminder of when the Civil War got close to the nation’s capitol.
1 mile from Takoma Park
Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station

Silver Spring, Maryland

Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station

Built in 1945, this historic train station has a new lease on life with its baggage area serving as an event space.
1 mile from Takoma Park
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