Howard County Maryland Visitor Guide 2022 - Magazine - Page 62
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Howard County always has new restaurants, shops, events, and hotels
popping up, so each visit here will feel like your first time. If you’re
planning a repeat visit to the county, have no fear! Here are just a few
of the things worth planning ahead for!
FestivALL
Howard County has a festival
for everyone, regardless
of age or interest, including
the Annual Howard
County Balloon Festival,
Wine in the Woods,
Sheep and Wool Festival,
and Books in Bloom.
See the Transformation
of Downtown Columbia
Check in during your
next trip to see the city’s
most recent attractions in
the Merriweather District.
For example, Chef Peter
Chang will open his latest
restaurant there in 2022,
alongside Toastique, the
60
gourmet toast and juice bar.
Washington D.C. restaurant
Po Boy Jim Bar & Grill
will also make their way to
Merriweather District with
a new location, settled
among new stores and more.
Visit the New
Columbia Art District
Plans are currently underway
for a new Cultural Arts
Center in Columbia. Once
completed, the center
will house Toby’s Dinner
Theatre, the Howard County
Arts Council, the Columbia
Center for Theatrical Arts,
a performing arts space,
black box theaters, and more!
Howard County, Maryland Visitor Guide
It’s definitely worth coming
back to be one of the first
to see a performance at this
new location once it opens.
Great Food in a
Relaxed Atmosphere
Dive Bar & Grille, a modern
American restaurant, has
opened another location in
Savage Mill offering guests
delicious food, a wide
selection of craft beverages,
and superior customer
service. If you haven’t been
yet, move this spot to the
top of your must-visit list.
HISTORIC
ELLICOTT CITY:
CELEBRATES EC250
Just under a 30-minute
drive from Baltimore
and less than an hour
from Washington, D.C.,
Ellicott City is a quick,
sweet escape from the
hustle and bustle of city
life. The year 2022 marks
the 250th anniversary
of the city’s founding,
and in honor, Howard
County will celebrate all
year long with EC250.
Join us for fun and
educational events that
highlight the different
aspects of Ellicott City’s
incredible history.
America’s story lives in
Maryland’s most dramatic river valley.
Just follow the river west from Baltimore.
Discover historic stories set amidst natural beauty.
Enjoy outdoor adventures and Main Street vibes.
Celebrate 250 years of innovation and ingenuity in
historic Ellicott City. Experience the ARTbeat of
Catonsville. Explore miles of woodland trails and take
part in unique environmental
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For more information
and for a calendar of
events, visit EC250.com
PHOTOS: John Carter(top); Victoria Goodman (log cabin); Advanced Aerial Imaging Concepts (artist & hikers); Andrew Gosden (butterfly)
WATERCOLOR: Rajendra KC, Stormy Day in Ellicott City 2021
