Howard County Maryland Visitor Guide 2024 - Magazine - Page 9
BLOSSOMS OF HOPE
CHERRY TREES
Giving for Good
Pack a picturesque picnic and take
Instagram-worthy pics and portraits at
one of Blossoms of Hope’s cherry tree
groves. This charitable organization has a
mission to enhance the quality of life here
in Howard County, through the purchase
and planting of these beautiful trees. The
organization raises funds for a variety of
causes from cancer-related care to natural
disaster relief.
FORGET-MENOT FACTORY
E LLI COTT CITY
H I S TO R IC DIS T RICT
Unforgettable Gifts
The Forget-Me-Not Factory in Ellicott City
Historic District is a place of whimsy and
charm. With tchotchkes and collectibles
galore, shop for fairies, toys, garden decor,
and much more. And, best of all, Barry
the Bubbleman captivates passersby with
costumes and bubbles that will surely make
you forget your troubles.
THE PEARL SPA
Transcendent R&R
DOODLEHATCH
Find Your Inner Kid
From the mind of Lee Anderson, this makebelieve department store in Long Reach is
for creatures and characters from fairy tales,
ancient myths, and far away lands. Spark
your imagination and let it run wild in this
unique, hands-on art installation and make
great memories with the whole family.
MANOR HILL BREWING
From Farm to Glass
This 54-acre, family-owned farm in Ellicott
City is Maryland’s largest farm brewery.
Open year round on Fridays, Saturdays,
and Sundays, Manor Hill Brewing’s craft
beer is made from high-quality seasonal
ingredients from original and unique
recipes. From the scenic 2-acre hop field to
the brewery to your glass, kick back, relax,
and enjoy a crisp, cold beer.
Take refuge in Columbia at THE Pearl
Modern Spa and Boutique, an awardwinning, 27,000 square foot wellness
center, featuring a meditation room,
mindful movement studios, and thermal
healing water environment. Whether you
go alone to rest and recharge, or with
friends to bond and build relationships,
this expansive spa will leave you feeling
rejuvenated and restored.
U NI QU E LY
HOCO
There are 43 places in
Howard County listed on the
National Register of Historic
Places, including 4 National
Historic Landmarks.
American Goldfinch is
Howard County’s official bird
and Queen Anne’s Lace is
the official flower.
Baseball legend Babe Ruth
married his first wife Helen
Woodford in Ellicott City on
Oct. 17, 1914 at St. Paul's
Catholic Church.
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