The 10 Best Things to do in Mount Airy, Maryland (MD)

December 22, 2021 Osvaldo Hartline

Mount Airy is a town located in Carroll and Frederick counties in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is part of both the Washington Metropolitan Area and Baltimore Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 census the population was 9,288.
Restaurants in Mount Airy

1. Audrey Carroll Audubon Sanctuary

13030 Old Annapolis Rd, Mount Airy, MD 21771-7741 http://www.centralmdaudubon.org/sanctuary.htm
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Audrey Carroll Audubon Sanctuary

2. MISCellaneous Distillery

114 S Main St Suite B103, Mount Airy, MD 21771-5420 +1 240-394-6472 [email protected] http://www.miscdistillery.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

MISCellaneous Distillery

3. Knill's Farm Market

4001 W Watersville Rd, Mount Airy, MD 21771-7331 +1 301-829-6799 https://www.facebook.com/Knillsfarmmarket/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Knill's Farm Market

4. Enter Exit Escape

1902 Back Acre Cir Suite 003, Mount Airy, MD 21771-7778 +1 301-703-5258 [email protected] http://enterexitescape.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Enter Exit Escape

Enter Exit Escape is an independently owned entertainment and team building venue dedicated to bringing a professional, lively, rewarding, valuable, and utterly unique experience to our beloved town and the wider region. We believe our success lies in being an active member of our community by positively impacting individuals and teams and working cooperatively with a variety of local partners to foster wellness and growth. We aim to provide a friendly atmosphere with top-notch customer service and high quality games that will leave participants excited and ready for more.

Reviewed By JillTek - Mount Airy, United States

We had our 8 year old's birthday here and the staff did a wonderful job in making it a fun! I was worried it would be too tough for this age group, but it was perfect for a small group of six kids and 2 adults! They loved digging through everything, solving the puzzles, and opening the locks.

5. Linganore Winecellars

13601 Glissans Mill Rd, Mount Airy, MD 21771-8507 +1 301-831-5889 [email protected] http://www.linganorewines.com
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 157 reviews

Linganore Winecellars

Linganore Winecellars is a family operated vineyard and winery nestled on 230 acres of picturesque rolling countryside, 4.5 miles northeast of historic New Market, Maryland. Established by Jack and Lucille Aellen in 1971, our first 6 acres of vineyards were planted in 1972 and the winery opened in 1976 in the lower half of a 19th century post and beam barn which previously housed the farm’s dairy operation. Using Lucille’s father’s hand winemaking equipment, we processed 6 tons of grapes our first year. In 1977, we held Maryland’s first wine festival as a way to introduce our first vintage to the public. In 1978, to meet consumer demand, we introduced the state’s first semi sweet grape wines, an off shoot of our German-Swiss winemaking heritage. With the knowledge and experience in the production of these lighter style wines came the introduction that same year of our honey and pure fruit wines. By the early ‘80s, the winemaking responsibilities were taken over by Jack and Lucille’s son Anthony. Also in the early ‘80s, new experimental grape varieties from the grape breeding program at Cornell University were planted in test plots in our vineyards. The success of many of these new hybrids has been shown in expanded acreage and dedication to winery production. As the winery grew, so did our commitment to our customers. In 1982, we redesigned our tasting and sales facility to make it larger and more accessible to the public. That same year saw the expansion of both the festival grounds and the picnic areas. Since then our schedule has expanded to include 5 major festivals and more than 20 smaller indoor events throughout the year. In 1983, recognizing the growing interest in regionally produced wines, Jack Aellen worked to establish the first federally designated grape growing area in Maryland, the Linganore Viticultural Area, which encompasses 90 square miles of land around the winery in the heart of Maryland. In 1989, we introduced our custom label program for special occasions, private and corporate functions, and weddings. In 1990, Anthony introduced dry fruit wines to our customers as an alternative to dry grape wines. Also in mid 1990, Jack and Lucille’s youngest son, Eric, took on the management of the vineyards. By 1997, expansion was in the works again with the addition of a new 5,000 sq. ft. warehouse and bottling facility which moved this part of the production out of the original dairy barn where the winery operation remained. This move saw the upgrade of bottling equipment from an all manual system which could handle 12 bottles per minute to a semi automatic line at 22 bottles per minute. In 1999, expansion was in the works again with the addition of a 6,000 sq. ft. state of the art tank room and processing facility. This addition increased our capacity to over 100,000 gallons with enough expansion room to take us to close to 200,000 as we grow. We installed a German membrane press and numerous refrigerated tanks in the press room and banks of refrigerated fermentation tanks in the tank room which increased juice quality and in turn increased the quality of the finished wine. In 2000, with over 40 acres of vineyards, we purchased the state’s first mechanical grape harvester. This machine greatly increased the speed at which the grapes can be harvested. We could now harvest in one hour what an eight man crew could harvest in one day, reducing time from harvest to processing to about 30 minutes. Decreasing the time from harvest to crush greatly increased overall juice and wine quality. 2003 saw the addition of a new bottling room to house a state of the art fully automated Italian bottling line, handling 60 bottles per minute; this was a substantial increase from the 22 bottles per minute with our previous bottling system. Additional new tanks were installed which increased capacity to just under 150,000 gallons. In the fall of 2004, we started renovation of the 19th century bank barn which housed the winery in the lower level for its first 23 years. Completed in 2006, this grand structure with its black walnut beams and towering ceilings is now the home of our cask aging cellar, a new tasting/sales room and a spectacular banquet facility. In 2005, we installed a centrifuge to clear the wines of sediment after fermentation. Centrifuging the wine eliminates the use of settling chemicals for clarification before aging and bottling. This process has significantly increased wine quality. In 2011, power supplied to the winery was converted to 100% wind power, leading us to win 2011 Green Business of the Year, in the small to midsize business category, from the Baltimore Business Journal. We also received a grant from the Department of Agriculture which allowed for the installation of 2 Electric Car Charging Stations, that are powered by a sun tracking solar panel. Our most recent endeavor was the installation of a wind anemometer, which will record wind speed to determine if we can install our own wind turbines further reducing our carbon footprint. In looking toward the future, the third generation of Aellens is already hard at work around the winery forming their base for taking the winery into the future. Melding Jack’s German-Swiss winemaking heritage with Lucille’s Italian winemaking roots and ever conscious of our customers tastes, Anthony has created a splendid variety of wines which have won over 200 medals in national and international competitions. Producing over 30 wines, ranging from stylish white and red dinner wines to elegant semi-sweet grape, fruit, and honey wines, our winery enjoys a reputation as a fun place to visit and a relaxed place to sample wines in a casual setting. Lucille’s cookbook about serving and cooking with wines has consistently wetted our customers’ appetites. We welcome visitors 361 days a year to experience a fun filled afternoon in a country setting where winemaking really is a family affair.

Reviewed By TessieLynn - Savannah, United States

We did a wine tasting.Emily was GREAT!!!!!! The selections for the sweet wine were excellent. Next time I will bring cheese & fruit—maybe even pack a lunch.

6. Firehouse Pottery & Arts

233 S Main St, Mount Airy, MD 21771-5302 +1 301-829-1665 [email protected] http://www.firehousepottery.net
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Firehouse Pottery & Arts

Firehouse Pottery & Arts is a paint your own pottery studio. Customers choose a blank pottery piece, choose their colors and paint it in any way they choose. We then glaze and fire the piece to be picked up in about a week. Offering birthday parties, movie nights, ladies nights and kids theme parties, it is a wonderful way to spend a day.

7. Gaver Farm

5501 Detrick Rd, Mount Airy, MD 21771-6135 +1 301-865-3515 http://www.gaverfarm.com
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

Gaver Farm

Reviewed By meeknowlie

Great place to take the family! Enjoyed the homemade foods and friendly staff! Hayrides, Hot Chocolate, Apple Cider Doughnuts!!

8. Black Ankle Vineyards

14463 Black Ankle Rd, Mount Airy, MD 21771-9121 +1 301-829-3338 [email protected] http://www.blackankle.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 103 reviews

Black Ankle Vineyards

Reviewed By dwalenga3639 - Baltimore, United States

What’s a Black Ankle Winery? We were blown away with this hidden gem nestled in Carroll County. Easy to get to (trust Waze) Great parking and wonder surroundings. We had arranged a fire pit at our table - COVID responsible- easy ordering of wine delivered to your table. Totally Impressed - wine, staff, facilities and views.

9. Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm

8253 Dollyhyde Rd, Mount Airy, MD 21771-9404 +1 301-829-6950 http://milkhousebrewery.com/home
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm

Reviewed By crossroadsdoc - Owings Mills, United States

We visited this much recommended brewery last week on a last minute decision! It was a lovely Friday evening, and we had heard the local astronomy club would have telescopes set up to do solar and planet observing. (Clouds obscured the planets Jupiter and Venus, but the moon was beautifully seen through the powerful telescopes) Usually the brewery closes at 8PM on Fridays, but they were going to serve beer ti 9PM because of the special event. We first tried a flight of 6 different beers (these change periodically) and liked the Heffeweizen a lot; indulged in a pint before they closed. The brewery sits atop a nice hill, there were plenty of friendly people and the owner and head brewer were available to chat with. In the summer there is a food truck on Fridays, and Saturdays features live music. Would strongly recommend this to go out into beautiful rural Frederick County in Maryland (about an hour drive from Baltimore). Go with friends, do drive carefully because the 2 mile drive from the main highway is quite narrow in places and has many curves to negotiate.

10. Elk Run Vineyards

15113 Liberty Rd, Mount Airy, MD 21771-9502 +1 410-775-5089 http://www.elkrun.com/
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4.0 based on 34 reviews

Elk Run Vineyards

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