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A Day Out in Historic Ellicott City, Maryland
The location of the Oldest Railroad Station in America

Working with the Washington Post writer Ellen McCarthy to highlight Ellicott City as one of the best six towns to visit within a local area. Ellen is working on this as we speak and this is EllicottCity.net's commitment towards them and the town. Please enjoy the suggested things to do, and please enjoy your visit to Historic Ellicott City!

Quick intro for the Town of Historic Ellicott City, located in Maryland
Lush vegetation and the swiftly flowing Patapsco River must have captivated the three Ellicott brothers when they searched for land in the late 1760's. The brothers had searched throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania for a site where they could grow wheat and harness water power for a mill. In 1771 the Ellicott brothers purchased many acres east of the river in the valley known as the "Hollow." Although the valley was uninhabitable, they were not alone; other settlers lived along the bluffs overlooking the river. For more on our towns history, floods & fires click here.

The Town's Interactive Map
Parking in our Town
Map of the Area
Interactive Map
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As far as parking is concerned, there are many places from which to choose, some are even free. To find out more about parking in our town, visit the Parking Section. Parking is enforced, please avoid parking infringements as tickets are written and this could very well be a dampener on your visit. more

Map of the Area
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Where to Stay?
The Obladi - Welcome to The Obladi. We are located directly on Main Street in the Historic District of Ellicott City, Maryland. Antiquing, shopping, dining, hiking, the B&O Train Museum, the oldest railroad station in America, and much more are all within walking distance.

The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast - Owners Susan and David Balderson will soon begin their tenth year of operating The Wayside Inn. Our newest addition, our third major renovation to the Inn, adds a beautiful all year sun porch. The new bedroom has its own private entrance, a gas fireplace topped with a large LCD Hi Def. TV. The Bathroom has a large double Jacuzzi Style tub and a separate shower with body jets and a rainforest showerhead. The addition is topped off with a roof top deck overlooking the beautiful back yard and pond! The large year round sun porch allows for meetings, small weddings or receptions, craft parties, or just about anything one can think of.

We have recently been honored by acceptance into Select Registry™, Distinguished Inn of North America. This upscale group boasts membership of only about 400 out of the approximately 10,000 bed and breakfasts in Canada and the U.S. To be elected, an Inn must be recommended by at least two sitting members, pass a rigorous under-cover inspection and then be voted on by a membership committee of standing members. We were proud to accept their invitation to join in June of 2008 and to be one of only nine Select Registry™ members in Maryland and the only one along the RT. 95 corridor between Baltimore and Washington, DC.

The Wilderness Bed & Breakfast - Provides a great place to lay down one's head and rest.  The surrounding woods keeps everything quiet and private, and visitors find the house great fun to stay in - a step back in time.  If you are coming to visit Ellicott City overnight, The Wilderness offers the most unusual B&B experience given its location.  with homemade GREAT dark chocolate raspberry truffle cake among other confections that are always available to guests!


The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast
The Wilderness Bed & Breakfast
The Wayside Inn Bed and Breakfast
Two hundred years of history await you at the Wayside Inn. Stunning building with the most romantic rooms. more

The Wilderness Bed & Breakfast
I have been to this B & B and quite frankly it takes your breath away, and the location is beautiful! more


Coffee Shops for Breakfast
The Old Mill Bakery is located just over the bridge, in Lower Main Street with parking available and featuring different artists displaying their work for sale, as well as a nice place to rest your legs, this is a great place and a must visit.


Local Areas of Interest
There are quite a few attractions in the town including the B&O Railway Station - Ellicott City Station, in Lower Main Street (an EllicottCity.net Sponsor) which is the oldest railroad station in America, featuring a huge model train setting, a carriage to explore and a nice gift shop for memories of your stay (discount coupon available for everyone).

When you first drive into town from the top, on your left is the Thomas Isaac Log Cabin, in Upper Main Street and named after one of its 19th century owners, this rustic structure was built circa 1780 by an early settler of Ellicott's Mills. In Upper Main Street is the Ellicott City Fire Station, now closed but has been converted into a museum. Just a small drive (5 mins I'd say) through stunning Oella is The Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum, which encompasses 138 acres and containing extensive nature trails, the primary focus of this park is the museum highlighting the contributions of Benjamin Banneker - the first African American man of science. This site includes a Visitors Center, featuring a collection of Banneker's works, community gallery, gift shop, and patio garden. Historic Ellicott City even has its own Bubbleman, this remarkable looking chap dresses up in period and fancy/magical clothing blowing bubbles of all sizes all over the lower end of Main Street outside their whimsical store aptly named The Forget-Me-Not Factory, which is a must when visiting Historic Ellicott City!

B&O Railway Museum
Ellicott City Colored School
Ellicott City Fire Station
(offering a coupon)
B&O Railway Museum: Ellicott City Station

The Oldest Railroad Station in
America, featuring a huge train
set, and so much more. more
Just outside Historic Ellicott City
Ellicott City Colored School

The Ellicott City Colored School was
the first school built with public funds
in Howard County, Maryland. more
Upper Main Street
Ellicott City Fire Station

Our town's very own fire station, which now houses a museum about those times. more

Patapsco Female Institute
Thomas Isaac Log Cabin

Up by the Court House
Patapsco Female Institute

The PFI was founded in 1837 and operated as an elegant finishing school for young women .more

Upper Main Street
Thomas Isaac Log Cabin

Named after one of its 19th century owners, this was built circa 1780 by an early settler of Ellicott's Mills. more


Where to stop for something to eat?
There are quite a few delicious restaurants located in or around Main Street, including Portalli's & The Diamondback Tavern. The three buildings housing the restaurant are constructed of locally quarried stone and brick. Parts of these buildings are over 165 years old, serving American cuisine and delicious desserts. Try Ellicott Mills Brewery for a fine dining experience and a good selection of micro brews, including a brilliant atmosphere to boot.

Portalli's Italian Restaurant (Sponsor)
The Diamondback Tavern (Sponsor)
Middle Main Street (Sponsor)
Portalli's Italian Restaurant (Sponsor)
Set in the heart of beautiful historic Ellicott City, Portalli's is an Italian restaurant like no other. Created by the coordinated vision and leadership of proprietors Evan Brown & Alan Biars and local chef Keith Holsey, Portalli’s was designed to offer a nice mixture of traditional Italian dishes and Italian-inspired preparations unique to Chef Holsey. more
Upper Main Street - Tongue Row
The Diamond Back Tavern
The Diamondback Tavern concept was built buy a group of local guys who were tired of there not being a place in Ellicott City, Columbia or Catonsville where you could sit back and drink, enjoy a good meal and watch the game without spending an arm and a leg.  We basically created the place where we would like to go to have fun. Come watch all your matches here! more

Cacao Lane Restaurant
Ellicott Mills Brewery
Johnny's Bistro
Judge's Bench Pub
Lower Main Street
Cacao Lane Restaurant

Enjoy fabulous food in the cozy
stone walled, candle lit rooms of
the 165 year old building. more
(offering a coupon)
Ellicott Mills Brewery

Local brewery with loads of
atmosphere to boot. They have
a good micro brew. more
(offering a coupon)
Johnny's Bistro on Main

A two level dining room,
stunning stenciled walls, and
thoughtfully set lighting! more
Upper Main Street
Judge's Bench Pub

"English style pub with over 65 bottled microbrews and 17 microbrew taps". more

La Palapa Grill & Cantina
Phoenix Emporium
Pure Wine Café
The Rumor Mill Restaurant
Upper Main Street
La Palapa Grill and Cantina

La Palapa Grill & Cantina provides
"The Flavor of Mexico in Historic Ellicott City". Great food to boot! more
Phoenix Emporium

An old fashioned pub in the heart of Historic Ellicott City with some parking just outside. more
(offering a coupon)
Pure Wine Café

An old fashioned pub in the heart of Historic Ellicott City with some parking just outside. more
Lower Main Street
The Rumor Mill Restaurant

Featuring a complete Japanese-American menu ready to satisfy your taste buds and bar area. more


Afternoon Shopping and where to go?

FoxRun Antiques
Taylor Mall - Middle Main Street (Sponsor)
FoxRun Antiques
FoxRun Antiques (located in Taylor Mall - Middle Main Street) has one of the largest selections of restored antique furnitue in the Washington/Balimore area.  Our Store specializes in mahogany and cherry wood dining room and bedroom sets,  which we sell as a set or individually. more

Joan Eve Classics & Collectable's, (discount coupon available) is located in Lower Main Street. Joan Eve's eclectic taste allows for an interesting selection of either classic or collectible items.  She also features a wide variety of antiques. Please view her extensive gallery for items currently in stock. Main Street Oriental Rugs (an EllicottCity.net Sponsor) as a destination for many for finding finest oriental rugs for low prices. They are a direct importer of fine rugs and their selection is unique and prices low, they also specialize in cleaning and repair of all types of area rugs! Not looking for a rug? I would still like to suggest viewing their beautiful collection and you may find something special for your home.

We have our own wine store in Lower Main Street called Carpe Vinum, carrying many types of wines, beers and spirits and they even have their own wine tasting days, where John can give you samples of wine and discuss all your questions regarding his inventory and wines in general. Why not visit our very own Bubbleman, dressed up in old fashioned clothes and blowing bubbles all over the Lower Main Street outside The Forget-Me-Not Factory which offers whimsical, unique collectibles in a completely enchanting way. Just opposite is Discoveries housing a vast array of Maryland's most unique, stunning and funky specialty/Prom Dresses and also great and fun summer clothing. Just in, there are thousands of semi precious jewelry. Vintage Girls on Middle Main Street offers antiques and vintage items. Just up the road from Discoveries is Out of Our Past Antiques, offering a wide selection of antiques of all sizes and shapes. Craig Coyne Jewelers is not only in Historic Ellicott City but in my opinion the best around by far, run by charming owners, this is my first and only port of call for repairs and sales! Caplan's Antique & Auctions is a big antiques store with many antiques to choose from including stained glass windows and more - on most Sundays they have an auction running worth checking out. Upper Main Street is Gramps Attic Books, what could be more interesting than two large rooms full of old, used, some fairly new; even a few rare books to pour over? You may even be interested in our towns very own Tattoo Studio, in Lower Main Street.


| Sweet Elizabeth Jane |

All Time Toys
Art & Artisan
Carpe Vinum

Middle Main Street
All Time Toys
Vintage & New Action Figures & Video Games. Located in Middle Main Street, come see us. more

Lower Main Street
Meyerson Chiropractic
Art, furniture, sculpture, glass, jewelry and more at very accessible prices. Different artists featured. more

Lower Main Street
Carpe Vinum

Wine Tasting's Sat and Sun 12-3pm. Very knowledgeable on fine wines & beers. more

Craig Coyne Jewelers
Discoveries
Envy Salon
Forget-Me-Not Factory
Middle Main Street
Craig Coyne Jewelers

Fine jewelry found in the heart of Ellicott City. Webmaster's jewelers of choice for all my repairs and purchases. more
Lower Main Street
Discoveries

Awarded Baltimore's Best in Pottery & Fantasy Gifts, and clothing, dresses. more
Tongue Row
Envy Salon

Great full service salon in the heart of Tongue Row. more
Lower Main Street
Forget Me Not Factory

Their fantasy store offers whimsical, unique collectibles in an enchanting way. more

Joan Eve
La Boutique de Mon Amie
A Journey from Junk
Main Street Copy Center
Lower Main Street
EllicottCity.net Sponsor
Joan Eve Classics & Collectables
Joan Eve's eclectic taste allows for an interesting selection of what is either classic or collectible.  more
Tongue Row
La Boutique de Mon Amie

They are a women's boutique offering jewelry, fashion and home accessories. check them out. more
Upper Main Street
A Journey from Junk

A Journey from Junk Is a mixture of old and new brought together to create a shop that is Vintage Chic with a Hip and Funky Twist. (Coupon). more
Upper Main Street
Ellicott City Copy Center

For anything print related the copy center can cater to your needs, cost effective and friendly staff. more

Main Street Oriental Rugs
Meyerson Chiropractic
Mumbles & Squeaks
Out of Our Past Antiques
Upper Main Street
Main Street Oriental Rugs

Expert in Cleaning & Professional Repair of New & Antique Oriental Rugs. Great prices! more
Up by the Court House
Meyerson Chiropractic

Located by the Court House, Dr. Jason Meyerson has been practicing within Baltimore region since 1996. more
Middle Main Street
Mumbles & Squeaks

At Mumbles & Squeaks, there is much to see at our toy shop, and hundreds of toys! more
Middle Main Street
Out of Our Past Antiques

Furniture - Primitives - Collectibles.
Only the best will do at our establishment, please come in. more

Sweet Cascades
Tea on the Tiber
Vintage Girls
Middle Main Street
Sweet Cascades

Just walking past the window
draws one in. Ask for our
special chocolate drinks. more
Lower Main Street
Tea on the Tiber

A quaint place along the Tiber that captures the feel of Historic Ellicott City, well worth an afternoon tea. more
Lower Main Street
Vintage Girls

A journey from Junk and Diamonds & Rust, comprise these intriguing shoppe, more

The Wine Bin
Love & Glitter
Wessel's Florist
Upper Main Street
The Wine Bin

The people make this place unique not only what they offer, but how they offer it. more
Upper Main Street
Love & Glitter

Handmade Goodies to make your life sparkle more
Middle Main Street
Wessel's Florist


FInd a special arrangement here for the one you love. more

Shoppes Located on Tongue Row
La Boutique de Mon Amie
Tongue Row
La Boutique de Mon Amie

They are a women's boutique offering jewelry, fashion and home accessories. check them out. more



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La Boutique De
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