蒙哥马利县乡村地区
蒙哥马利县乡村地区，马里兰州，是一个相当奇特的旅游选择，因为人们通常不会想到要游览离大都市如此之近的乡村地区。尽管如此，这里仍然吸引着不少游客，仅仅是因为它离蒙哥马利县华盛顿哥伦比亚特区近郊的居民来说非常容易到达。特别是糖罐山（Sugarloaf Mountain）是一个非常受欢迎的目的地。但如果你愿意再往远一点的地方探索，沿着安静的乡村小路漫步，还有其他的宝藏等待你去发现，无论是可以采摘水果的农场、动物园、酒庄，还是马里兰炸鸡。
了解
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蒙哥马利县乡村地区地图
城镇
[]大马士革（Damascus），普尔斯维尔（Poolesville），克拉克茨堡（Clarksburg）和达恩斯敦（Darnestown）是该地区主要的几个小镇。
抵达
[]I-270是贯穿蒙哥马利县乡村地区的主要高速公路，I-70则从北面东西向穿过。前者可以快速地从华盛顿哥伦比亚特区或弗雷德里克抵达；后者则可以从巴尔的摩或通过葛底斯堡从宾夕法尼亚州抵达。
华盛顿杜勒斯国际机场距离此地不远，虽然横跨波托马克河的桥梁很少，使得到达略有不便。从机场到达此地的有趣方式是通过位于弗吉尼亚州利斯堡附近的15号美国国道上的怀特渡轮（White's Ferry）。
在罗克维尔和哈珀斯费里之间，Amtrak（美铁）没有停靠站，但马里兰区域通勤铁路（MARC）布伦瑞克线在以下站点有停靠： Boyds, Barnesville, and Dickerson. You will need to take a taxi, Uber, or Lyft afterwards.
看
[]- C&O 运河, ☏ +1 202 653-5190. This section of the 184.5-mile Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park on its way between D.C. and Cumberland, Maryland is long and remote, with its unending bike path, beautiful river views, and isolated campgrounds awaiting.
- McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area (on River Rd, 2.5 miles west of Seneca Rd/MD 112, then turn left on Hunting Quarter Rd), ☏ +1 410-356-9272. While its principal purpose is as a stocked hunting range, McKee-Beshers WMA is best known for its magnificent fields of sunflowers, in bloom towards the end of July. The sunflowers were planted not for public enjoyment—they are there to attract doves for the hunt! But there are miles of trails through the fields and forest, which do connect with the C&O Canal towpath, and the WMA is quite popular with photographers. Be sure to bring heavy duty insect repellent, long pants, and good boots, as the terrain is pretty marshy. It's a good idea to give them a call to see what the hunting situation is like—it's less pleasant to walk around the fields if hunters are out in force.
- Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary, 15200 Mt Nebo Ave, Poolesville, ☏ +1 301-428-8128. Events are somewhat monthly (check the online calendar), and feature everything from the obvious hanging out with "farm" animals to live bands and vegan potlucks.
- Sugarloaf Mountain, 7901 Comus Dr, Dickerson, ☏ +1 301 869-7846. Perhaps Maryland's best-known and most prominent monadnock, it's full of hiking trails and beautiful views over the Piedmont Plateau and towards the Appalachian Mountains. It's quite popular during the busy summer months, as it's less than an hour's drive from Washington, D.C. While a National Natural Landmark, it is a rare example of a privately owned (nonprofit) park open and intended for broad public use. Beautiful day trip. Parking is limited.
活动
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- Homestead Farm, 15604 Sugarland Rd, Poolesville, ☏ +1 301-977-3761. A fun getaway for picking fruit, pumpkins, Christmas trees (or they also have a shop out front if you just want to stop by and get some great fresh produce and other farm goods). Especially if you are with kids, be sure to look for the farm animal petting zoo!
购物
[]- Clarksburg Premium Outlets, 22705 Clarksburg Rd, Clarksburg (I-270 exit 18, then S on Rt 121 towards Boyds and turn left), ☏ +1 240-702-1200. M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 10AM-7PM. A two-level outlet store with about 90 stores, opened in 2016. Designer and name brands, food court.
餐饮
[]- Comus Inn at Sugarloaf Mountain, 23900 Old Hundred Rd, Dickerson, ☏ +1 301-349-5100. Lunch: F Sa 11AM-3PM; dinner: W Th Su 5-8PM, F Sa 5-9PM; brunch: Su 11AM-3PM. A beautiful, classic American, upscale dining option, with views right out the window of Sugarloaf Mountain. $35-60.
- House of Poolesville, 19611 Fisher Ave, Poolesville, ☏ +1 301-349-2935. Pan-Asian cuisine in a Victorian mansion, with frequent live bands and full bar.
- Jimmie Cone, 26420 Ridge Rd, Damascus, ☏ +1 301-253-2003. April–October. 50-year-old small town soft serve ice cream joint. Cash only. Outdoor seating only.
- Red Rooster, 10005 Damascus Blvd, Damascus, ☏ +1 301-253-4081. M-Sa 5AM-9PM, Su 8AM-7PM. A hole-in-the-wall dive with what is universally acclaimed (among anyone from the area, at least) as the best fried chicken you'll ever eat. Stop by and confirm for yourself. For a treat, ask for a cherry coke—they add their own cherry syrup to regular coke, and it's twice as delicious as anything you'd get out of a can.
- Sunshine General Store, 22300 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, ☏ +1 301-774-7428. M-F 4:30AM-5PM, Sa 5AM-5PM, Su 6AM-3:30PM. This is basically a shack out in the country with incredible handmade burgers, as well as the best diner-style breakfast for miles. It's worth a stop. $3-12.
- Tom & Ray's Restaurant, 9876 Main St, Damascus, ☏ +1 301-253-3331. M-Sa 6AM-7:45PM, Su 8AM-2PM. A classic and ancient American greasy spoon in the center of Damascus. Regional plates like soft-shell crab sandwiches (in season), fried chicken, and scrapple are always good bets. Huge portions!
饮品
[]- Rocklands Farm Winery, 14531 Montevideo Rd, Poolesville, ☏ +1 301-825-8075. W Th 1-7PM, F 1-9PM, Sa noon-8PM, Su noon-6PM, closed M Tu. Local winery with tastings, tours, and food.
- Sugarloaf Mountain Winery, 18125 Comus Rd, Dickerson, ☏ +1 301-605-0130. Daily noon-6PM. This is one of Maryland's most well-regarded wineries, and is easily coupled with a trip to the mountain, which in turn provides lovely views from the winery. The Comus is a favorite. Dog-friendly.
- Two Chimneys Ciderworks, 7115 Damascus Rd, Gaithersburg, ☏ +1 240-745-5390. Th 4-8PM, F 3-9PM, Sa 11AM-9PM, Su 11AM-6PM, closed M-W. Cidery built around historic chimneys. Also has gluten-free beer. Dog-friendly outside.
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连接
[]这些地区有两个公共图书馆，提供公共WiFi和终端使用。
- Damascus Library, 9701 Main St, Damascus, ☏ +1 240-773-9444. M W 1-8PM, Tu Th-Sa 10AM-6PM.
- Poolesville Library, 19633 Fisher Ave, Poolesville, ☏ +1 240-773-9550. M-W 1-8PM, Th-Sa 10AM-5PM.
下一站
[]- 怀特渡轮（White's Ferry）横跨波托马克河前往利斯堡，弗吉尼亚州，在渡轮停运前曾是一次有趣的郊游。如果您想购物，利斯堡的利斯堡角奥特莱斯（Leesburg Corner Outlets）有不错的选择。
- 历史悠久、风景优美的哈珀斯费里位于西弗吉尼亚州，经由西弗雷德里克县驾车可轻松到达。
- 决定乡村生活不适合您？没关系，您几乎没有离开过城市，而且很快就能回到繁华的蒙哥马利县郊区，或者通过I-270前往华盛顿哥伦比亚特区，甚至通过I-70前往巴尔的摩。如果您想去介于两者之间的城市，宁静悠闲的小城弗雷德里克就在附近，是一个享用晚餐或购买古董的好地方。
- 弗雷德里克以西，通常在蒙哥马利县乡村地区一小时车程之内，就是安提塔姆国家战场——对于内战爱好者（或者任何对美国历史有丝毫兴趣的人）来说，这是必去之地。
| 穿越蒙哥马利县乡村地区的路线 |
| 马丁斯堡 ← 布伦瑞克 ← | NW  SE |
→ 日耳曼敦 → 华盛顿特区 |
| 结束 ← 弗雷德里克 ← | 北  南 |
→ 汇入布伦瑞克支线 |