Explore Howard County

Explore the quaint streets of Historic Ellicott City as you enjoy the local shops, restaurants and historic attractions.

Catch your favorite rock, country, jazz or hip hop group at Merriweather Post Pavilion, located on 40 acres of pristine forest just fifteen minutes from Turf Valley Resort.

Located just less than a mile from Turf Valley Resort, this shopping center features four delicious restaurants, Harris Teeter grocery store, and local shops for your everyday needs.

You’ll have a blast challenging yourself on the zip line, high ropes course, 43-foot climbing tower, and giant swing. There are also exciting biking and hiking tours.

Explore one of Howard County's 40 parks for running, boating, fishing, and hiking.

Visit downtown Columbia and enjoy the day shopping at The Mall in Columbia, or take a walk around Lake Kittamaqundi's 2-mile loop.

An Historic Preservation District, Sykesville Main Street is home to antique shops, eclectic restaurants, and family-friendly attractions like a kiddie railway park.

Discover truly unique beers and wines at a plethora of breweries and vineyards in and around Baltimore. You’ll be able to taste and tour till your heart’s content.

From the museums and nightlife in the historic Inner Harbor to the Zoo, Baltimore is a vibrant destination. See the Orioles play at Camden Yards.

America’s capital city will most definitely astound you with its landmark monuments and memorials along with its world-class museums, galleries, and theaters.

Main Street in this historic downtown is a top-notch arts and entertainment district. You'll encounter over 200 specialty stores, restaurants, and art galleries.

The James and Anne Robinson Nature Center features an array of exhibits on local wildlife and their habitats. You can also walk along paths dotted with native plants.

Among the annual events at this venerable venue are the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival and the Howard County Fair, which highlights dairy cattle, goats, lambs, and rabbits.

Non-stop gaming action abounds at this Las Vegas-style casino. Try your luck at the slot machines and table games and in one of the largest poker rooms in the U.S.