Howard County Visitors Guide 2017

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MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILION
10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, MD 21044, (410) 715-5550
Regional music venue offering the biggest names in
entertainment in a beautiful amphitheatre nestled
in a 40-acre forest in the heart of Columbia.
NATIONAL AQUARIUM
501 East Pratt St., Pier 3, Baltimore, MD 21202, (410) 576-3869
Located in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, the National
Aquarium features more than 20,000 animals. See why
it is considered one of the best in the nation!
ROBINSON NATURE CENTER
howardcountymd.gov/RobinsonNatureCenter
6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044, (410) 313-0400
Enjoy interactive exhibits on wildlife, local history and
the Chesapeake Bay, a children’s discovery room
and more. Outside includes nature trails.
SHADOWLAND LASER ADVENTURES
9179 Red Branch Rd., Columbia, MD 21045, (410) 740-9100
Strap on a high-tech suit, enter the HUGE carpeted arena and prepare
for the adventure of a lifetime! Laser tag activities available for all ages.
TERRAPIN ADVENTURES
8600 Foundry St., Savage, MD 20763, (410) 925-9574
Adventure starts here! Zipline, ropes course, climbing tower, giant swing,
kayak, mountain biking, caving tours, tubing, team building, Ages 5–85
VISIT ELLICOTT CITY
P. O. Box 92, Ellicott City, MD 21041, (443) 240-2060
Discover and explore our “Charming Historic
American Main Street” in Ellicott City.
Breweries, Distilleries
& Wineries
BLACK FLAG BREWING COMPANY
9315 Snowden River Pkwy., Ste. C, Columbia, MD 21046
(443) 864-5139
Brewery and taproom in Columbia, MD - offering 10
taps, board games, food trucks, and a 2400-square-
foot taproom! Open Wednesday through Sunday.
JAILBREAK BREWING COMPANY
9445 Washington Blvd. N., Ste. F, Laurel, MD 20723, (443) 345-9699
A production brewery and tap room that features at
least eight unique brews on tap. Visit for tastings,
tours, events, live entertainment and more.
LINGANORE WINECELLARS
13601 Glissans Mill Rd., Mt. Airy, MD 21771, (301) 831-5889
Open 361 days of the year for tastings and tours,
featuring over 30 different wines and many special
events year round. Great wines, fun times!
LOST ARK DISTILLING CO.
9570 Berger Rd., Ste. L, Columbia, MD 21046, (443) 279-6178
Howard County’s first craft distillery and producers of premium
spirits - handcrafted from farm to bottle. Own Your Craft!
MANOR HILL BREWING
4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042, (410) 997-7771
Howard County’s first Farm Brewery focusing on aromatic,
hop-forward farmhouse beers. Taproom open Friday-
Sunday and served at Victoria Gastro Pub.
MARYLAND WINE ASSOCIATION
6247 Falls Rd., Baltimore, MD 21209, (410) 252-9463
Founded in 1984 with the mission to develop and expand the grape
and wine industry in Maryland through education and promotion.
RED SHEDMAN FARM BREWERY
13601 Glissans Mill Rd., Mt. Airy, MD 21771, (301) 831-5889
Farm brewery and tasting room featuring 12 hand-
crafted ales, ciders and barrel-aged beer.
Farms
BREEZY HILL ALPACA FARM
2820 Woodbine Rd., Woodbine, MD 21797, (410) 489-5802
Located in the rolling hills of Howard County, this jewel of an alpaca
farm breeds and raises prize-winning alpacas with strong bloodlines.
CIRCLE D FARM
15535 Carrs Mill Rd., Woodbine, MD 21797, (301) 854-6651
A 150-acre farm that is family-owned and -operated. Offers weddings,
summer day camp, tennis club, corporate events and picnics.
CLARK’S ELIOAK FARM
10500 Clarksville Pike (State Rte. 108), Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 730-4049
Beautiful family farm and home of The Enchanted
Forest. Enjoy our petting farm, hayrides, pony rides
and birthday parties. Grass-fed beef and more!
HOWARD COUNTY FARM
- CITY CELEBRATION
6751 Columbia Gateway Dr., Ste. 500, Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 313-6500
A two-week celebration bringing rural and urban communities
together through fun events across Howard County.
LARRILAND FARM
2415 Woodbine Rd., Woodbine, MD 21797, (410) 442-2605
The farm’s bounty extends to the public as Pick-Your-
Own fruit and veggies. Fall activities include hayrides,
pumpkins and weekend fall festivities.
SHARP’S AT WATERFORD FARM
4003 Jennings Chapel Rd., Brookeville, MD 20833, (410) 489-2572
Educational field trips, greenhouses, summer camps,
fall pumpkins, corn maze, hayrides, farm animals,
beehives, country store, popcorn and more!
TLV TREE FARM
15155 Triadelphia Mill Rd., Glenelg, MD 21734, (410) 489-4460
Working family farm offering fresh produce, meats, eggs, pumpkins,
cut-your-own Christmas trees, educational tours, hay rides and more!
Get Outside
COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION’S
OUTDOOR POOLS
9450 Gerwig Lane, Columbia, MD 21046, (410) 312-6332
State-of-the-art pools offering unique features such
as beach entries, water slides, hot tubs, heated
pools, snack bars, play structures, and more.
COLUMBIA DOG PARK
Village of Harper’s Choice, Columbia, MD 21044, (410) 715-3000
An outdoor recreation space for dogs and their owners with
2.7 acres and separate areas for large and small dogs.
COLUMBIA HORSE CENTER
10400 Gorman Rd., Columbia, MD 20723, (301) 776-5850
Offers lessons for children and adults, plus lease and boarding
programs, showing opportunities, horse sales, camps, clinics and more.
COLUMBIA SPORTS PARK
5453 Harpers Farm Rd., Columbia, MD 21044, (410) 715-3054
Enjoy an 18-hole mini-golf course, batting cages, an
arcade, a snack bar and a skate park, two pavilions
and a playground. Perfect venue for parties!
HOWARD COUNTY CONSERVANCY
10520 Old Frederick Rd., Woodstock, MD 21163, (410) 465-8877
Local non-profit land trust with historic buildings, a
nature center, indoor and outdoor animals, hiking
trails, educational programs and much more.
Golf
FAIRWAY HILLS GOLF CLUB
5100 Columbia Rd., Columbia, MD 21044, (410) 730-1112
One of the best conditioned courses in the area with
smooth rolling bentgrass greens and bermuda grass
fairways. Open to the public for daily play.
HOBBIT’S GLEN GOLF CLUB
11130 Willowbottom Dr., Columbia, MD 21044, (410) 730-5980
This 18-hole, par-72 championship course offers a pro
shop, a new restaurant, driving range, lessons and
more. Perfect for large and small outings!
MONSTER MINI GOLF
7351 Assateague Dr., Ste. 380, Jessup, MD 20794, (410) 579-4653
18 holes of indoor glow-in-the-dark mini golf, DJ
with music, contests, and prizes. Great arcade, two
party rooms for birthdays and much more.
THINGS
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