Sandy Spring is a leafy, historic Montgomery County village with a relaxed, walkable small‑town vibe and a steady local scene of cafés, community arts, farmers’ markets and nearby trails—ideal for a multi‑week assignment when you want calm evenings but enough character to explore.
For bigger nights out or major cultural attractions, Washington, D.C. (roughly 20–30 miles) and Baltimore (roughly 40–50 miles) are easy weekend escapes for museums, restaurants and nightlife, so you won’t feel stuck.