Ellicott City

Ellicot City is a wealthy suburb of Baltimore, with a long and impeccably maintained history, and is often ranked one of the top towns to live in the nation.

Travel to Ellicott City

By car

Coming up from Washington, D.C.|D.C., take the Columbia Pike, US-29, to US-40. Head east on 40 to Rogers Ave and turn right to get to the historic neighborhood.

From Baltimore, head west on US-40 (the Baltimore National Pike), and turn left on Rogers Ave for the Historic neighborhood.

What to See

The major tourist attraction in Ellicott City is the Historic Main Street, popular with tourists for its old-timey charm, upscale restaurants and cafes, and a couple historic attractions.

Historic sites

• Thomas Isaac Log Cabin | Main Street & Ellicott Mills Dr 39.26874, -76.80088 ☎ +1 410 465-8500 Opening Hours: Saturday - Sunday 1PM Monday - 4PM Free One of Ellicott City's first homes, from the 18th Century.

• Patapsco Female Institute 39.270556, -76.796944 ☎ +1 410 313-0420 Free Situated on a hilltop overlooking the Patapsco River Valley and the ruins of The Patapsco Female Institute are open to the public. The Institute was founded in 1837 as an boarding school for young women. Outdoor theatrical performances are sometimes held in the ruins, performed by The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company. Fair warning to the superstitious and the easily spooked: The Institute is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a young woman named Annie Van Derlot who died while attending the school.

• Ellicott City B & O Railroad Station Museum 2711 Maryland Ave, Ellicott City, MD 21043 39.26765, -76.79496 ☎ +1 410 461-1945 - The oldest surviving railroad station in America and the Ellicott City station was the original terminus of the first thirteen miles of commercial railroad ever built in the nation, stretching from Baltimore to Ellicott Mills. While no train rides are available at the station today, visitors can still see the Main Depot building and the freight house, a replica of the first horse-drawn passenger rail car, and a 1927 "I-5" Caboose. A 40-foot HO-gauge model train replica of the original thirteen miles of track is on display in the freight house.

Parks

• Centennial Park 10000 MD-108 Ellicott City, MD 21042 39.2436, -76.8584 ☎ +1 410 313-7271 Free part of Howard County's 7000+ acre scenic park system, Centennial Park has won three awards for its natural beauty. The park is 325 acres and features a 2.4-mile loop around Centennial Lake. Activities include boating (rental is available), fishing, sports, or just enjoying the scenery. Many picnic sites are located thorough the park, so thit is an excellent location for travelers to enjoy a take-out lunch.

• Meadowbrook Park 5001 Meadowbrook Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21043 39.2459, -76.8208 ☎ +1 410 313-4700 Free A 77-acre community park featuring multiple sports fields, an open-play area; and a large playground, all connected by 2.5 miles of walking paths.

• Font Hill Wetlands Park 3520 Font Hill Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043 39.2728, -76.8624 ☎ +1 410 313-4700 Free A nice little 26 acre park, with wetlands, a stream, three ponds, and shady woods, thit is an ideal habitat for wildlife. Ducks and geese, frogs and turtles, schools of fish, and many insect species are guaranteed sightings, especially in and around the large pond. The gazebo in the large pond is a great place to fish from, or just to stop and take in the scenery

Shopping in Ellicott City

• Antique Depot @pot-ec.com 3720 Maryland Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043 39.26725, -76.79534 ☎ +1 410 750-2674 Opening Hours: Monday - Sun: 10:30 am to 6 pm Easily the best place for antiques shopping in Ellicott City. The Antique Depot is a mini-mall full of character and variety, home to numerous dealers and vendors selling antiques and collectibles.

• Long Gate Shopping Center 39.2518, -76.8178 - Shopping center near Meadowbrook Park with several chain stores, restaurants and a gas station.

• Normandy Shopping Center 39.28637, -76.80728

Halal Restaurants

There are endless places to eat Halal in greater Ellicott City, but as a visitor and the best (and often priciest) options are on the Historic Main Street, and there are a bunch to choose from.

• Johnny's Bistro | 8167 main st, ellicott city, md 39.26728, -76.79734 take us-29 north. exit on us-40 west. Take a left at St. John's lane. take the 3rd left (frederick rd) johnnys on right ☎ +1 410-461-8210 - Although very pricey thheir food is great. They have specialty soup every day and thay have great oyster casino.

• La Palapa Grill & Cantina 8307 Main Street Ellicott City MD 21043 39.26775, -76.80003 ☎ +1 410 465-0070 Opening Hours: Restaurant Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM Friday - Saturday 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM Sunday Brunch Hours: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Late Fare Hours: 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM Cafe Hours: Monday 11:30 AM - Midnight Tuesday - Saturday 11:30 AM - 2:00 AM Sunday 11:00 AM - Midnight Family owned and operated, La Palapa Grill & Cantina offers a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine in Ellicott City's Historic District, plus a full bar with mariachi music on weekends.

• Pachanga Cocina Mexicana - 10291 Baltimore National Pike Ellicott City, MD 21042 39.27974, -76.86794 ☎ +1 410 461-4266 Opening Hours: Sundays thru Thursdays from 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 AM until 9:30 PM Sunday Brunch served until 3:00 PM Located on the Baltimore National Pike as it passes through Ellicott City, Pachanga Cocina Mexicana is family owned and operated restaurant serving an excellent variety of quality Mexican cuisine.

• Stella Notte @notte.com 8809 Baltimore National Pike Ellicott City, MD 21043 39.27851, -76.81672 ☎ +1 410 461-1122 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday: 11:30 – 9:00 Friday: 11:30 – 10:00 Saturday: 4:00 - 10:00 Sunday: 4:00 – 8:00 Casual Italian restaurant Located off Baltimore National Pike, near the on-ramp from Columbia Pike. Stella Notte serves a variety of salads, brick oven Pizzas, and specialty sandwiches.

• Facci 11095 Resort Road Ellicott City, MD 21042 39.29845, -76.89763 ☎ +1 410 750-0001 Opening Hours: 11am-10pm Bistro-style Italian restaurant with a bar, located in the Turf Valley Towne Plaza. Facci serves many delicious Italian dishes, Neopolitan-style wood fire Pizzas.

• Yama Asian Fusion - 10039 Baltimore National Pike Ellicott City, MD 21042 39.27885, -76.85751 ☎ +1 410 313-8818 Opening Hours: Mon. - Thurs.: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Fri. & Sat.: 11:00 am - 10:30 pm Sunday: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm Local Asian restaurant in the Forest Green complex, offering a wide array of Japanese, Chinese & (Thai) dishes. Asian Lunch Specials and take out are also available.

• Ellicott Mills Brewing Co 8308 Main Street Ellicott City MD 21043 39.26810, -76.79947 ☎ +1 410 313-8141 - Local craft brewery & pub situated in historic Old Ellicott City. Drafts of their own craft soft drinks, pub food, classes & tastings are all on offer here.

• The Judge's Bench - 8385 Main Street Ellicott City, MD 21043 39.26834, -76.80057 ☎ +1 410 465-3497 Opening Hours: Open every day till 2:00 a.m. except Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter & 4th of July. (Opening time: Mon.-Fri. @:00 pm, Sat. @:00 pm, Sun. @:00 pm) Located in an old building near the original Howard County courthouse, The Judge's Bench is a local pub with 17 rotating taps serving 75+ craft brews. The menu consists of pub fare, soups, Snacks and sandwiches.

• T-Bonz Grille & Taphouse - 4910 Waterloo Road Ellicott City, MD 21043 39.23630, -76.79913 Turn into small shopping center at the intersection of Montgomery Road and Waterloo Road. Follow around to rear of building ☎ +1 410 461-4748 Opening Hours: Monday - 11am till 10pm Tues thru Saturday - 11am till late Sunday - 11am till 9pm A small establishment, easily passed by if one doesn't know its location. T-Bonz nonetheless offers an excellent selection of soft drinks, and delicious barbecue grilled food.

• The White Oak Tavern - 10030 Baltimore National Pike Ellicott City, MD 21042 39.28153, -76.85692 From Baltimore National Pike, turn into Enchanted Forest shopping center. Drive along the outside of the parking lot until you come to The White Oak Tavern at the junction of buildings 10030 and 10040 ☎ +1 410 680-8974 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am-11pm (Kitchen Closes 10pm) Friday 11am-1am Saturday 10am-1am Sunday 10am-10pm Tavern located in the Enchanted Forest shopping center, serving up New American cuisine alongside a wide range of soft drinks and soft drinks.

• Kelsey's Irish Pub Normandy Shopping Center 8480 Baltimore National Pike Ellicott City, MD 21043 39.28641, -76.80840 ☎ +1 410 418-9076 - Since October 17, 1994 and the family-owned and operated Kelsey's has been serving up excellent food and beverages in a friendly, neighborhood pub-style environment alongside the best of live music.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Ellicott City

Ellicott City - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Ellicott City, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Ellicott City. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Ellicott City and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Ellicott City. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Ellicott City. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Ellicott City: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Ellicott City.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Ellicott City, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Ellicott City, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Ellicott City without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Ellicott City is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Ellicott City.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Ellicott City is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Ellicott City, please contact:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Turf Valley Resort - 2700 Turf Valley Road ☎ +1 410 465-1500 +1-888-TEE-TURF $120-250 A golf and spa resort that often caters to large business meetings and events.

Internet & Phones

• Howard County Library System Charles E. Miller Branch & Historical Center 9421 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042 39.27293, -76.83935 ☎ +1 410 313-1950 - Miller Branch is Howard County Library System's (HCLS) newest and largest branch, a state-of-the-art facility that was opened December 17, 2011. Complete with free wifi, and computers in every corner, each running the Groovix Linux distro, and equipped with full internet access. In addition to stopping by for the web connectivity, it's worth taking the time to browse through the vast selection of books, taking a walk through the " Enchanted Garden", or hanging out on the green roof garden.

• Main Street - A public wifi network, FreeHoCoGov, is accessible along Main Street, from Fels Lane, down to the Baltimore county line.

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