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Get to know Potomac

It should probably come as no surprise that Potomac is named after and rests along the Potomac River. Along that waterway’s banks, this tranquil suburb is a breath of fresh air about 15 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. Homes skew larger (think four bedrooms and up), and the lawns they preside over tend to match. Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to love about Potomac. Great Falls, straddling the border of Maryland and Virginia, is ideal for kayaking and picturesque hikes along the Billy Goat Trail. Meanwhile, bikers treasure the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, whose towpath is a scenic route of an astounding 184.5 miles that the especially adventurous can follow south to Georgetown and as far north as the Pennsylvania border. Potomac’s commercial center is a compact but mighty collection of eateries, markets, and shops found around the intersection of Falls and River roads.

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Living in Montgomery County

Maryland’s most populous county thrives off of convenience. When Montgomery County spun out of southern Frederick County in 1776, it was due in no insignificant part to a general dislike among citizens for the time and money spent traveling to the county courthouse in Frederick. Today, Montgomery’s people have their more centrally located seat in Rockville and also sit mere minutes outside Washington, D.C. But while the Washington Metro’s U-shaped Red Line and the MARC train network connect Bethesda, Rockville, Germantown, and more to so much of D.C.’s gloriousness, Montgomery County (affectionately called MoCo) is far from about commuting elsewhere. MoCo is a capital of culture in Maryland, its towns and villages calling to all with globe-trotting cuisine, significant historical landmarks, multiple arts and entertainment districts, and can’t-miss shopping destinations. It also provides year-round options for outdoor excursions, whether you want to hike or bike Capital Crescent Trail, go apple or pumpkin picking, sled in C&O Canal National Historical Park, or stop to admire Brookfield Gardens’ cherry blossoms.