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Laytonsville

Laytonsville, MarylandLaytonsville is one of the smaller municipalities in Montgomery County, Maryland. It used to be called Cracklintown which came from “cracklin’ bread”, which is one of the original baked delicacies in the locality. The crossroads of Laytonsville’s northern district goes directly to the principal urban areas of the state. These include Damascus and Frederick County in the east to Baltimore, southward to Washington, D.C. and west of the Potomac River.

If you would like to visit Laytonsville, you will surely need a ride. Arrange for a pick-up from the airport with Affinity Airport Sedan for all your transportation needs in the DC Metro area.

About Laytonsville

Laytonsville stretches behind the unspecified borders of Sandy Spring. The town extends over the huge estate which was once owned by Quaker pioneer James Brooke. However, it never became “Quaker country.” Anglicans and Methodists joined Sandy Spring social events and business activities as well as farmers’ clubs and other organizations. There were also a lot of intermarriages during that time.

John Layton put up a brick farmhouse in 1785 on the site where the present-day Laytonsville is located. An old tavern, general store, tailor shop, and the St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church made up the ephemeral Cracklin Town. The town started to progress in the 1840s with the construction of several stores, business establishments and residential houses. A post office was finally built in 1861 while a Methodist Church was established in 1867. Laytonsville farmers were blessed with very fertile loam soil which does not dry out very quickly making it an ideal farming land.

Nearby Attractions

While visiting Laytonsville, you can take the opportunity to visit popular attractions near the town. Clara Barton National Historic Site is one. The National Park Service renovated 11 rooms including the bedroom of Clara Barton, living rooms, and Red Cross offices. Another popular tourist spot is the Battleground National Cemetery which is 17 miles away from Laytonsville. This military cemetery lies along Georgia Avenue close to Fort Stevens. It is managed by the National Park Service. Congressional Country Club is a country club and golf course in Bethesda. It was established in 1924 and has hosted many prestigious tournaments including the U.S. Open several times.

If your travels bring you to Laytonsville or any other town in the D.C. area, keep in mind Affinity Airport Sedan. We will pick you up on time and get you to your destination safely throughout the DC Metro Area.

Written by Jody Trammel

Germantown

Great SenecaGermantown is described as a suburban community in Montgomery County close to Washington, DC. For the last 20 years, Germantown has gone through considerable development as shown by the proliferation of residential units, shopping establishments, dining places, and recreational facilities. If you need a ride between Germantown and the airport, please feel free to give us a call at Affinity Airport Sedan. We guarantee a reliable shuttle service in and around the Germantown area.

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Derwood

Claude Moore Colonial FarmDerwood is a locality in the east-central part of Montgomery County, Maryland, where in  1880, it became a train stop on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. It lies at the present-day junction of Maryland Route 355 and Indianola Drive. This place is called the Derwood Station neighborhood. The small population experienced steady growth right after Shady Grove Metro Station launched operations in 1984. When you travel to Maryland, call Affinity Airport Sedan.

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Darnestown

Darnestown Presbyterian ChurchDarnestown is located at the intersection of Seneca and Darnestown Roads near the center of Maryland. It is still a part of Montgomery County. The town is quite small and yet, it has a very colorful history. If you are going on a trip to the Darnestown area, just call Affinity Airport Sedan to pick you up from any airport in D.C.

History of Darnestown

The first settlers came to Darnestown in the 1750s when William Darne married the daughter of a well-to-do landowner named Elizabeth Gassaway

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Clarksburg

ClarksburgClarksburg lies at the northern side of Montgomery County in Maryland right off of Interstate 270. To be exact, it is at the junction of the primary road between Frederick and Georgetown as well as the Old Seneca Trail. Discover Clarksburg and avoid the hassle of driving through traffic. Call Affinity Airport Sedan and make early bookings. We will do the driving so you can enjoy the ride and have a good time.

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Olney Theatre Center for the Arts

Olney Theatre Center MDThe Olney Theatre Center is a professional, regional theater located about 12 miles north of Washington, D.C. in Montgomery County, Maryland. The center sits on 14 acres of land and currently includes three indoor theaters and an outdoor arena.

If you’re interested in seeing a production at this award-winning theater, use Affinity Airport Sedan for your transportation there. We’ll pick you up, so instead of battling traffic, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

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Kensington

Visiting Kensington

KKesingtonensington is a small town in Montgomery County, Maryland with a long history. While the area has transformed from its agricultural roots, it’s quaint charm remains, making it a highly regarded area among tourists visiting the D.C. region.

If your travel plans have you visiting Kensington, just call Affinity Airport Sedan to get you there. Our friendly, reliable ground transportation service can pick you up from the airport and get you wherever you need to be.

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Locust Grove Nature Center

Exploring the Locust Grove Nature Center

Airport Car service BethesdaNature-lovers visiting Maryland are in for a treat. The Locust Grove Nature Center, located at Cabin John Regional Park in Bethesda, is just the place to observe small outdoor creatures and explore carefully tended indigenous wild gardens.

Looking forward to a fun-filled day learning about Maryland’s natural environment first-hand? Call Affinity Airport Sedan to pick you up and take you to Locust Grove. Let our top-rate car service get you there, so you can conserve your energy for park!

Indoor Exhibits

The Locust Grove Nature Center has indoor exhibits for the whole family. Its oak tree exhibit features a life-sized model of an oak tree, complete with animals that could be found in that habitat. Kids have a blast pushing buttons around the exhibit to learn what each animal sounds like.

Children and adults alike enjoy peering through the wildlife observation area. The circular building offers a 360-degree view of the nature area outside, and with plenty of feeders, there are always lots of animals to see. Visitors can even watch squirrels scurrying through the center’s squirrel obstacle course. In addition to observing the animals outside, guests can also see the Locust Grove’s two resident snakes — a Black Rat snake and a Corn snake. Both species are indigenous to Montgomery County, Maryland.

Outdoor Exhibits

After you’ve seen the observation area from inside, you can step outdoors and check out the squirrels and birds up close. This area also has a small pond where visitors love to watch frogs and tadpoles in the spring.

Spring’s also the time to look for plants – like bluebells and bulbs – in the naturalist garden. Come summer, the same space is filled with butterflies and colorful blossoms. And the fall typically brings seeds and fruit.

If you’re visiting the D.C. area, take some time outside the city, and see what Bethesda’s Locust Grove Nature Center has to offer. Use Affinity for your rides there and back. After a day outside, you’ll be happy to sit back, relax, and leave the driving to us!

 

 

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