Ellicott City, Maryland, USA

Ellicott City was established before the American Revolution, and it has an interesting history. Once a small town, it has since become surrounded by the suburbs of Baltimore. But, many early structures have been preserved, including America's first railroad terminal. All of these buildings are now quaint shops and museums. Don't miss Ellicott City.

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Location

West of Baltimore on U.S.40 at U.S.29

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Features

Antique shops
Art galleries
Bakery
Boutiques
Cafes and restaurants
Campgrounds and RV parks nearby

Check Woodall's guide

Eclectic shops
Fine crafts and collectibles shops
Historic structures
Hotels and vacation rentals in this area

Advantage Rate

HotelDiscount

Family Vacation Rentals

Living history museum (costumed interpreters on weekends)
Museums (5)
Visitor Information Center

Hours

Many shops open late and Sundays but close

on Monday or Tuesday.

Visitor Information Center open 7 days a week.

Festival

none

Recommended stay

1 full day

Tourist information

Howard County Tourism Council

410-313-1900 www.VisitHowardCounty.com

B&O Railroad Museum

www.ecbo.org/RoadsRails.html

National Road (historic National Scenic Byway)

www.NationalRoad.org 800-289-2388

One-stop reservations (Airlines, hotels, resorts, car rentals, cruises, last-minute deals, etc.)

Car rentals

Budget

Enterprise

Thrifty

Maps, trip planning, driving directions, etc.

Printed travel maps or download
and print. Rand McNally and others.
Driving directions, wall maps,
globes, nautical charts, atlases

Download high-res hiking and mountain
biking trail maps, topographic maps,
guidebooks, etc. Free trial subscription

National Geographic travel
guides, maps, atlases, etc.

Amusement park tickets

Discount theme and water park tickets

Southern California theme parks

Orlando theme parks and many more

Discounts for U.S. veterans and active duty

Join Veterans Advantage and get discounts on Amtrak, Greyhound, hotels, car rentals, etc. Save up to 70%. Magazine. Many benefits.

Spas and other experiences

Spas, balloon rides, wine tasting, hang
gliding, rafting, adventures in and near
major US cities. Packages make good gifts.

Luggage and gear (Click buttons)

More travel accessories (Click to see separate page)

Maryland calendars, books, etc. (see ads in blue to the right)

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This page was last updated on 01/10/2006 .

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