Location: Ellicott City
Top Things to do in Ellicott City
9 Free Things to do in Ellicott City That You Shouldn't Miss
Ellicott City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place, along with being the county seat of local government in Howard County, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Baltimore Metropolitan Area. The population was 65,834 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1772, the town contains the B. & O. Railroad Museum's branch at the Ellicott City Station, built in 1830 as the first terminus of the initial line. The downtown historic district is located in the valley of the small Tiber River, with its east end abutting the Patapsco River, which forms the Baltimore County line. As of the 2000 census, Ellicott City surpassed Towson (county seat of neighboring Baltimore County) for the first time, as the largest unincorporated county seat in the country.
Restaurants in Ellicott City
1. The Shrine of St. Anthony
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By 439philk
My wife and I took our mini poodle Marley for the Blessing of the Animals. The facility is beautiful with rolling hills and gorgeous landscaping. The priests were very thoughtful and friendly with all the pets.
2. Sweet Cascades
3. Sweet Elizabeth Jane
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Urban girl, happy Home, vintage soul.
Reviewed By 271philipk - Ellicott City, United States
Downtown Ellicott City is a great place to visit. Sweet Elizabeth Jane's has a terrific selection of clothing and home goods and their showroom window decorations are always fun to see. Plus they are pet friendly so our mini poodle Marley is welcome. The staff always has a treat for him.
4. Howard County Historical Society Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 291genej - Silver Spring, United States
This free museum is only open during the busy weekend afternoons so easy access is the problem. From Rt #40, we took Rogers Ave. to Court House Dr. (1.2miles) directly to the large free parking behind the Howard Co. Courthouse. Then a level 500' walk passes the 1851 jail and courthouse, to this distinctive church built in 1894. Here were scores of pictured descriptions and artifact displays about early Ellicott, its role in the Civil War, and its struggle with 17 significant floods since 1772. After watching one of the flood videos and seeing its beautiful organ-dominated sanctuary (continues as a wedding chapel), we exited to descend the new stairway. Its direct access to Main Street makes it a short walk, passing the Firehouse Museum to the free B&O City Station Museum built in 1831. We had a very informative and enjoyable visit to this historic city of pretty buildings along a narrow corridor filled with visitors and a constant parade of autos.
5. Howard County Welcome Center
6. The Forget-Me-Not Factory
7. Centennial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By bigoaktree12 - Sykesville, United States
Lake trail is about 2.5 miles long so it's nice for running a few laps around. Also there are restrooms and water fountains so it's great if your out running and need to take a break. Family fun here too and great fishing would recommend if your in the area to check if out.
8. Daniels Ghost Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By VickiA156
WOW what a moment in time to visit here. Once a thriving mill town and now a ghost town. Only 2 partial churches still stand. There are walls where homes used to be behind. I could just imagine people walking about and talking and living full lives as we visited here. We found several cars/trucks that were ruined and just left after the Hurricane Agnes went through and finished wiping the town off the map!
9. Font Hills Wetlands Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By marionrK2629MG
me and my wife decided to adventure into the wetlands to enjoy the wildlife and completely have a quality time (if u know what i mean ;)) anyways we made the wetland moist with shrek and fiona plus donkey as the fifth overall quality time 10/10 would do again
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