Escape to centuries ago and stroll along cobblestone streets in charming historic mill towns. Take a walk in the wonderful, wooded river valley and along lovely lakes. Visit our magnificent mansions and gorgeous gardens.
Power shop in the Mall in Columbia that boasts a multitude of trendy shops, theme restaurants and state-of-the-art movie theatre all next door to Merriweather Post Pavilion. Pick your own produce at picturesque and kid-friendly farms. Enjoy a round of golf or relax at one of our area spas. You’ll discover why we say…Howard County, Maryland. So Much. So Close.
Ellicott City founded in 1772 by three Quaker brothers, is in the midst of a renaissance and becoming a must see destination while in the mid-Atlantic. Ellicott City’s three block historic district along main street is lined with over fifty shopping and dining destinations.
Merriweather was designed by the world renowned architect Frank Gehry, who is best known for defying architectural conventions. Conveniently located in the Baltimore/Washington corridor off Route 29 in Columbia, Maryland, Merriweather is nestled within the 40 preserved acres known as Symphony Woods. The natural, outdoor concert setting is one that simply can’t be matched.
Ideal for nature viewing, our woodland & wetland ecosystems are home to wonderful wildlife. Enjoy nature viewing along well-worn trails in the wooded river valley of the Patapsco Valley State Park and see scenic waterfalls, wildflowers & wildlife! Howard County has 40 ponds and lakes, natural open space areas, 7,000+ acre park system all interlaced by more than 100 miles of pathways for walking, biking and jogging.
If you are one of the 10,000 survivors of “Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City” Ghost Tours you’ll know that charming Ellicott City, is perhaps the most actively haunted town in America.
Of the 45 Civil War bugle signs in Maryland, Howard County has nine detailing the significance of the sites. |
