The Frederick County Guide Spring 2016 | Page 62

TOWN LISTINGS

The Town of Mount Airy is a nationally accredited “ Main Street Maryland Community ” and holds the State of Maryland ’ s esteemed “ Community Legacy ” designation . Located directly off of Interstate 70 , it is about 45 minutes from both the Baltimore and Washington metropolitan job markets . One can quickly become enamored with downtown Mount Airy and its small-town charm , quaint old buildings and friendliness that takes you back to a time long past . Mount Airy has experienced a dramatic increase in growth , but because of effective growth management and land use strategies , still retains that quaint , small-town atmosphere . It boasts a booming downtown with community and cultural events , retail establishments , antique and craft collectible shops , cafes and restaurants .

Myersville is strategically located halfway between Frederick and Hagerstown , with convenient access from Interstate 70 to the south and U . S . Route 40 to the north , yet nicely buffered from both by a mile of local road . The outstanding location and beautiful , hilly terrain combined to make the town an attractive location for residential development during the last decades of the 20th century .

Known as the “ Antiques Capital of Maryland ,” New Market now offers a concentration of establishments where visitors can browse and purchase the treasures of yesteryear . Fine bed and breakfast accommodations and dining facilities in formal and casual settings are available . In 1975 , New Market was placed on the National Register of Historic Places .