- Our list of the best things to do in Ellicott City, Maryland, features the top 415 nearby activities — including 137 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Ellicott City, MD has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 17 things to do within the city of Ellicott City, MD , followed by 398 popular activities in nearby cities, including Baltimore, Silver Spring, Laurel, Columbia, Rockville, Bowie, Pasadena, Glen Burnie, College Park, Gaithersburg, Mount Airy, Severna Park, Cockeysville, Greenbelt, Towson, Bethesda, Odenton, Westminster, Olney, Severn, Crofton, Elkridge, Catonsville, Dundalk, Annapolis, Hanover, Essex, Parkville, Pikesville, Owings Mills, Timonium, Germantown, Wheaton, Lutherville, Perry Hall, Potomac, Savage, Eldersburg, Davidsonville and Sandy Spring
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Artist guides participants of all skill levels to create their own versions of a painting during two-hour events
4.5 Miles
Established in 1966, Wilde Lake is a man-made drainage reservoir that collects water runoff from 1140-acres of land. The lake has a 27-foot by 200-foot wide dam across the Patuxent River.
4.6 Miles
Owned and managed by the local community, the Columbia Ice Rink provides visitors with daily open skating sessions. The rink is also used for skating instruction, and features a pro shop and refreshment bar as well.
4.9 Miles
A movie theater featuring an IMAX auditorium, AMC Columbia 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals, self-service ticketing and a concession area with food and drinks.
4.9 Miles
The man-made Lake Kittamaqundi offers 27 acres of water with a rough depth of around seven feet. Boating is the most popular activity on the lake as there is a large boathouse with a wooden pier located along the western shore.
4.9 Miles
The Columbia Carousel is surrounded by a variety of stores and attractions. For a small fee children can ride the traditional carousel to their hearts' content and hit the nearby playground after.
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10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
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Guests of the Merriweather Post Pavilion will have the opportunity to watch musical performances from artists like Bastille and The Afghan Wings. This site, which features a Music Pinball Arcade and a large kitchen, has played host to artists like Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin.
5.2 Miles
A place to eat, drink, laugh, and have a good time is Toby's Dinner Theatre. Shows include Mary Poppins, The Wizard of Oz, and many more family classics to enjoy.
5.5 Miles
With 32 lanes of bowling available, the Brunswick Columbia Lanes seeks to provide fun and entertainment to those who visit. Amenities at Brunswick Columbia Lanes include a snack bar, pro shop, and billiards.
5.5 Miles
Covering 93 acres, Cedar Lake Park is a quality sports complex and recreation area. It includes two lighted turf fields, four lighted ball diamonds, bocce courts, tennis courts, playground equipment, and outdoor fitness equipment.
5.7 Miles
The Thomas Viaduct Obelisk is a 15 foot tall obelisk housed on top of the relay end of the Thomas Viaduct, a stone masonry railroad bridge. The obelisk designates the government and railroad officials connected to the bridge project.