Howard County Maryland Visitor Guide 2024 - Magazine - Page 29
ATTRACTIONS
AFRICAN ART MUSEUM OF MARYLAND
africanartmuseum.org
The African Art Museum of Maryland
encourages broader understanding of the
cultures and artistic expressions of people
of the African Continent.
8775 Cloudleap Court Suite 12, Columbia
(301) 490-6070
AUTOBAHN INDOOR SPEEDWAY
autobahnspeed.com
Experience a thrill like no other: Indoor kart
racing at speeds up to 50 MPH! Our stateof-the-art facility features two Grand Prix
style tracks.
8251 Preston Ct, Suite F, Jessup
(410) 880-0010
AXGARD
axgardaxes.com
Axe throwing with projector targets offering
multiple games to play & a separate Virtual
Reality Arcade with 100+ games plus virtual
escape rooms!
8390 Main Street 2nd Floor, Ellicott City
(240) 494-6881
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
BALTIMORE & OHIO ELLICOTT CITY
STATION MUSEUM
facebook.com/ecborail
The “Oldest Railroad Station in America”
showcases and tells stories of the people who
built and operated America’s first railroad.
2711 Maryland Avenue, Ellicott City
(410) 313-1945
BENJAMIN BANNEKER HISTORIC
PARK & MUSEUM
baltimorecountymd.gov/agencies/recreation/
countyparks/mostpopular/banneker
A 142-acre site dedicated to the inspiring
story of the life and times of Benjamin
Banneker considered the first African
American man of science.
300 Oella Avenue, Catonsville
(410) 887-1081
BOB’S BMW
bobsbmw.com
Bob’s BMW Motorcycles is one of the
largest, most respected BMW motorcycle
dealerships in North America. Visit Bob’s
BMW TODAY!
10720 Guilford Road, Columbia/Jessup
(301) 497-8949
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 Dr. Ste 110, Columbia
(443) 832-6980
FRIENDS OF THE WHIPPS CEMETERY
& MEMORIAL GARDENS, INC.
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) 869-0120
BREEZY HILL ALPACA FARM
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
FRIENDSHIP HOT AIR BALLOON CO.
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
HARRIET TUBMAN CULTURAL CENTER
CLARK’S ELIOAK FARM
clarklandfarm.com
Beautiful family farm and home of
attractions from The Enchanted Forest.
Petting farm, hayrides, pony rides, birthday
parties, and homegrown produce.
10500 Clarksville Pike (State Route 108),
Ellicott City, (410) 730-4049
howardcountymd.gov/recreation-parks/htcc
Harriet Tubman CC commemorates
the history & significance of the Harriet
Tubman HS legacy & the impact of African
Americans in Howard County & beyond.
8045 Harriet Tubman Ln, Columbia
(410) 313-0860
HERON’S MEADOW FARM
COLORBURST PARK
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 Dr, Columbia
COLUMBIA ARCHIVES, A SERVICE OF
COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION
columbiaarchives.org
Ensuring the preservation of the history
of Columbia. Talks, tours, exhibits and
more are scheduled throughout the year.
Researchers welcome to visit.
6310 Hillside Ct., Columbia, (410) 715-3103
DOODLEHATCH
doodlehatch.com
An interactive 15,000 sq ft art installation
pretending to be a department store for
mythological creatures, time travelers,
& galactic tourists.
8775 Cloudleap Ct Unit 1, Columbia
(301) 725-5555
ELLICOTT CITY FIREHOUSE MUSEUM
howardcountymd.gov/historicsites
The Firehouse Museum explores the
unique challenges of fighting fire in late
19th and early 20th century Ellicott City.
3829 Main Street, Ellicott City
ELLICOTT MILLS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
hchsmd.org
Learn about the new “Ellicott Mills
Children’s Museum” at the Howard County
Museum of History in Ellicott City.
8328 Court Avenue, Ellicott City
(410) 480-3250
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
HISTORIC ELLICOTT CITY, INC.
historicec.com
To support the preservation and restoration
of the Ellicott City Historic District as well as
other historic Howard County properties
PO Box 244, Ellicott City, (410) 461-6908
HOCO PIRATE ADVENTURES
hocopirateadventures.com
Every month, roughly 1-mile path
somewhere in Howard County transforms
into a trail of clues leading to adventure and
treasure for kids of all ages.
HoCo Pirate Adventures, Columbia
HOWARD COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION
howardcountyfairmd.com
An ideal venue for agricultural education
and ag related events. Annual Howard
County Fair in early August with animals,
Kids & Critters Barn & more.
2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship
(410) 442-1022
HOWARD COUNTY FARM
CITY CELEBRATION
hceda.org/farm-agriculture/
fall-fun-on-the-farm
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
visithowardcounty.com
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