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Things to Do in Howard County, Maryland
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I live in the green in-between — Howard County, right between Baltimore and Washington DC. These are my go-to restaurants, parks, historic spots, and day trips, plus the seasonal favorites I hit every fall. Whether you're visiting or you've lived her...
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Outdoor Activities
 
Eat & Drink
 
Day trips
 
History & Culture
 
Seasonal right now

Outdoor Activities

Parks, trails, and farms I actually go to — easy ones included, because not every outing needs to be a workout.
 
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Easy lake loops, works for kids, grandparents, strollers, everyone
Centennial Park
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Quiet woods minutes from you when you want real natures.
Middle Patuxent Environmental Area
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Maryland's first state park, miles of trails and waterfalls
Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area
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petting zoo, pony rides, Enchanted Forest, farmers market. Peak fall visit
Clark's Elioak Farm
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Eat & Drink

My go-to spots when I want a great meal without driving into Baltimore or DC.
 
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Food hall with 10+ vendors. Perfect when nobody can agree on one cuisine.
The Common Kitchen
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The vegan spot with a 4.8 rating that even non vegans rave about.
Great Sage
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Farm brewery with live events (they also do a Books & Beers festival)
Manor Hill Brewing
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gastropub, great for a night out without driving into the city
Lib's Grill Maple Lawn
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cozy coffee bar tucked in the food hall, good for working remotely
Trifecto Bar
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Day trips

Worth the short drive — bay towns, Annapolis, and the Inner Harbor.
 
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waterfront restaurants, the boardwalk, and bay views
North Beach Boardwalk/Beach
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30 minutes away: Naval Academy tours, Ego Alley, waterfront dining
Annapolis
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National Aquarium plus the whole harbor scene.
Inner Harbor
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History & Culture

Old mills, historic Main Streets, and the concert venue half of Maryland has been to.
 
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boutiques, cafes, and the B&O Station Museum (oldest surviving railroad station in the US)
Ellicott City Historic District
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1800s cotton mill turned into antique/vintage shops, with Terrapin Adventures ziplines nearby
Savage Mill
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the outdoor concert venue everyone in the corridor knows
Merriweather Post Pavilion
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Seasonal right now

It's fall — apple picking and pumpkin season is officially open.
 
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pick-your-own apples and pumpkins through early November.
Larriland Farm
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