Each summer, the Wildlife and Heritage Service plants sunflowers on the McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area. After these beautiful flowers bloom during the summer, Montgomery County, Maryland, residents and visitors are welcome to take a stroll through the fields and take in the picturesque views.
Located off River Road, this area has no bathroom facilities, benches, or picnic tables, so planning out a nearby stop is a great idea. Whether you’re interested in grabbing a bite to eat, a tasty drink, or both, we’ve created a list of the best places within 20 minutes of the sunflower fields.
Windridge Vineyards
15700 Darnestown Rd, Darnestown, MD 20874
With an extensive accoutrement menu and an even more expansive wine menu, Windridge Vineyards is the perfect spot to fill up a glass, grab a snack, and enjoy even more of the beautiful views that Montgomery County has to offer!
Bassett’s Restaurant
19950 Fisher Ave, Poolesville, MD 20837
This Poolesville staple is a mere 12-minute drive from the sunflower fields. With a diverse range of food from loaded sandwiches and salads to hand-rolled taquitos and empanadas, countless drink options, and an unbeatable happy hour menu, Bassett’s Restaurant is the perfect place to stop after an afternoon visit to the sunflowers!
The Farmhouse Bistro at The Crossvines
16601 W. Willard Road, Poolesville, MD 20837
Visit The Crossvines and take a trip past the vineyards to The Farmhouse Bistro. A quick ten-minute drive from McKee-Beshers is worth the trip. The Farmhouse Bistro was voted #9 Best New Restaurant by USA Today 10Best for their menu, including the Farmhouse Burger made with aged beef brisket, Brown Cow Creamery cheddar, pickles, farmhouse sauce, and bacon jam.
Locals Farm Market
19929 Fisher Ave, Poolesville, MD 20837
Locals Farm Market is the perfect place to stop for a hearty breakfast or lunch, or grab a handcrafted coffee to-go on the way to the sunflower fields. They even offer freshly-baked Sunflower Snaps!
Rocklands Farm Winery
14531 Montevideo Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837
Offering wine by the bottle, three glass flights, or a tasting of six, this beautiful vineyard, 11 minutes from the fields, is every wine lover’s dream come true! To make your experience at Rocklands Farm Winery even better, check it out on a Friday night when they feature a local food vendor and live music.
