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Where the County’s Rural Side Comes to Life
Along with local food and wares, the area is home to nature preserves, animal and avian centers, and historic farms. Leisure hikers and serious athletes alike can trek 1,000 feet to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. Hikers can also join cyclists along the C&O Canal Towpath, where you can even stay overnight in a Civil War-era lockhouse. And, of course, you can enjoy some of Maryland’s most decorated wines, a vibrant craft beer scene, and locally-sourced gourmet dishes during your downtime.
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