For more than 50 years, Wheaton has been a vital business and residential community just a few miles from the Washington DC line. Located in Montgomery County Maryland, Downtown Wheaton is home to more than 800 businesses and several hundred residents. Currently Wheaton is undergoing strong growth and redevelopment.

Downtown Wheaton is one of three “urban districts” within Montgomery County. Urban districts are special taxing areas which provide the enhanced services required by their urban settings. Some of those services include:

	Redevelopment and Growth Efforts
	Downtown Wheaton Events
	Clean and Safe Team
	Downtown Wheaton Committees (WUDAC and WRAC)
	Business Outreach and Incentives
	Special Announcements, Reports and Training Opportunities

	Getting to Wheaton To reach downtown Wheaton, follow the Georgia Ave North exit off the Capital Beltway approximately 3 miles until you reach the intersection of Veirs Mill Road and Georgia Avenue. Numerous buses, parking facilities, as well as the Wheaton Metro station serve the area. Greater detail can be found on our Wheaton Map (Click here).
	Wheaton Restaurants Downtown Wheaton has more than 80 restaurants within walking distance. Find them all on our Restaurant Map (Macromedia Flash Required) or Business Guide (Click here)
	Wheaton Businesses Downtown Wheaton has hundreds of retail businesses to serve you. Our Business Guide (Click here) will help you find them.
	Other Wheaton Services For general county services in the Wheaton area, the Mid County Regional Service Center can assist you.