Howard County Maryland Visitor Guide 2022 - Magazine - Page 29
CLARK’S ELIOAK FARM
ATTRACTIONS
CLARK’S ELIOAK FARM
AUTOBAHN INDOOR SPEEDWAY
AutobahnSpeed.com
Experience a thrill like no other: Indoor
kart racing at speeds up to 50 MPH!
Our state-of-the-art facility features
two Grand Prix style tracks.
8251 Preston Court, Suite F, Jessup
(410) 880-0010
B&O RAILROAD MUSEUM
borail.org
The birthplace of American railroading
with 40 acres of railroad history. Take a
ride along America’s first commercial
mile of railroad right-of-way.
901 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, (410) 752-2490
join the fun
Whether you’re visiting Howard County
for an afternoon, a day, or an entire
weekend, there’s so much to see and
do. That’s why we’ve carefully crafted
these itineraries so you can get
the most out of your visit, no matter
how long you choose to stay.
DAY TRIPPER
EMBRACE YOUR
INNER CHILD
Visit the Columbia Sports
Park, where mini golf and
batting cages provide
fun for the whole family!
UNCOVER THE PAST
WEEKENDER
TAKE IN THE OUTDOORS
Start the weekend with a round of
golf at Waverly Woods Golf Club.
Then, go on an adventure to complete
the Patuxent Challenge, a series
of outdoor activities throughout the
Patuxent River Watershed.
GET PLAYFUL
Explore one of many Howard
County museums, like the
Museum of Howard County
History in Ellicott City. Or, if
trains are more your style, visit
the B&O Ellicott City Station
Museum, the oldest surviving
railroad station in America.
Make plans to attend Movie Night at
The Wine Bin, an outdoor summer film
series. Pair delicious wine and snacks for
a relaxing evening among friends. For a
truly one-of-a-kind experience, visit Clark’s
Elioak Farm in Ellicott City, featuring a
petting zoo, train rides, and storybook
attractions from the Enchanted Forest.
DIVE INTO
SOMETHING NEW
TREAT YOURSELF
Crack the code at Breakout
Games Escape Room
in Columbia with a variety
of thrilling activities. Or, try
your hand at pottery at
The ClayGround Studio
& Gallery in Ellicott City.
Escape the weather with retail therapy
at The Mall in Columbia, featuring
high-end department stores and more
than 200 specialty shops. Then, during
the winter weather months, embrace
the cold with a spin around the
Columbia Ice Rink.
BREAKOUT GAMES
breakoutgames.com/baltimore
Not your average outing or everyday
experience. Breakout is for those who would
rather solve the mysteries than watch
someone else have all the fun.
8661 Robert Fulton Drive, Suite 110, Columbia
(443) 832-6980
BREEZY HILL ALPACA FARM
NIGHT OWL
ELEVATE YOUR NIGHT OUT
Restaurant, bar, bookstore, and
community gathering place, Busboys
and Poets is a cultural hub. Feed your
mind, body, and soul with art, culture,
politics, and more. Or, have a relaxing
meal and a beer or two at Phoenix
Upper Main, an elevated brew pub,
with family and friends.
SAVAGE MILL
savagemill.com
A historic cotton mill, which has been
turned into a complex of specialty shops
and restaurants. Savage Mill...Where you
can Play, Shop, Eat, and Relax!
8600 Foundry Street, Savage, (410) 792-2820
HOWARD COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION
merriweatherdistrict.com
Merriweather District, the next regional
hub for culture and commerce.
A place where businesses thrive, minds
are open, and creativity is unleashed.
6100 Merriweather Drive, Columbia
howardcountyfairmd.com
An ideal venue for agricultural education
and ag related events. Annual Howard
County Fair in early August with animals,
Kids & Critters Barn, and more.
2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship
(410) 442-1022
FRIENDS OF THE WHIPPS CEMETERY
& MEMORIAL GARDENS, INC.
HOWARD COUNTY FARM CITY CELEBRATION
FRIENDSHIP HOT AIR BALLOON CO.
LARRILAND FARM
COLORBURST PARK
whippsgardencemetery.org
Whipps Garden Cemetery is a public historic
garden, open daily. Gardens are interspersed by
paths, benches, angels, around the gravestones.
3651 Street John’s Lane, Ellicott City
(410) 274-7795
BallooningUSA.com
Enjoy the thrill of a hot air balloon ride!
Located in beautiful Western Howard County.
12465 Barnard Way, West Friendship
(410) 442-5566
HERON’S MEADOW FARM
hocofarms.com/farm-city
A two-week celebration bringing rural and
urban communities together through fun
events across Howard County.
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 500,
Columbia, (410) 313-6500
pickyourown.com
Larriland Farm - Pick Your Own fruit,
berries, veggies! Look for our opening date
in May 2022 with Juicy Red Strawberries!
2415 Woodbine Road, Woodbine
(410) 442-2605
blteas.com
Heron’s Meadow Farm is Maryland’s first tea
farm and is host to many inspirational views,
wildlife, flavorful teas, and handcrafted pottery.
1596 Daisy Road, Woodbine, (410) 499-8156
UNLEASH YOUR
WILD SIDE
Get ready for a great time when
you head to Nottingham’s Tavern.
From open mic and comedy nights to
karaoke, dancing, and holiday parties,
there’s always something fun going
on at this Columbia pub.
PLAN YOUR NEXT PARTY
Make Columbia the destination
for your next event, party, or celebration
at Stumpy’s Hatchet House.
Great food and drinks, a self-pour beer
wall, 14 axe throwing pits, billiards,
shuffleboard, and skeeball are a sure-fire
recipe for a memorable night.
We’re Back!
The FREE LakeFest Weekend, Columbia’s ultimate arts and entertainment festival,
returns on June 10th through 12th 2022 with three days of live music on the
LakeStage, an invitational fine arts and crafts show, multi-disciplinary spectacle
performances, amazing festival food, a Beer Garden, and an array of activities and
entertainment for all ages. Mark your calendars and keep an eye on our website
for all the exciting details.
Your Summer Starts Here™
COLOR
BURST PARK
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bhalpaca.com
Breezy Hill offers tours for groups of all sizes
every weekend and hosts parties too. Classes in
dyeing, spinning, and felting are also available!
2820 Woodbine Road, Woodbine
(410) 489-5802
clarklandfarm.com
Beautiful family farm and home of The
Enchanted Forest. Enjoy our petting farm,
hayrides, pony rides, and birthday parties.
Grass-fed beef and more!
10500 Clarksville Pike (State Route 108),
Ellicott City, (410) 730-4049
columbiafestival.org
B&O ELLICOTT CITY
STATION MUSEUM
visithowardcounty.com
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