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Ellicott City
Visited · May 2026

Ellicott City

Ellicott City, Maryland, United States

★★★★☆

To be frank there's not a ton going on here that'd be worthwhile for out-of-towners. But if you're nearby then you're doing yourself a disservice by not spending a half-day here.

Note that the above is specifying "Old" Ellicott City. That is a distinct region different than the straigh-ish stretch of road that is “Ellicott City”, although in that stretch of road's defense it is peppered with some incredible restaurants that I am deciding not to characterize any further.

Anywho, Old Ellicott City is a quaint early America slice of life that’s clung on by virtue of railroads and being positively quaint to stroll around with a high density of stores and restaurants and other things that make a town worthy of visiting.

Must do

  • B&O Train Museum
  • Manor Hill Tavern
  • The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar
  • Bon Chon (not in Old Ellicott City)

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