What to do in Howard County, MD

Activities, attractions and tours

A waterfall cascading over rocks into a clear pool surrounded by lush greenery.
A narrow wooden pathway winding through a dense forest with rocky cliffs on one side and lush greenery on the other.
A street with colorful textiles hanging outside a shop.
A welcome sign for Ellcott City and a sign for Oella, both with historical details.
A building with green shutters, a hanging flower basket, and an American flag.

Things to do

Grand entrance to the Hard Rock Cafe in Baltimore

Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Baltimore

£30
per traveller
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Baltimore
Glow in the Dark Splatter Paint Experience

Glow in the Dark Splatter Paint Experience

£30
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Glow in the Dark Splatter Paint Experience
Baltimore's Historical Sightseeing Tour

Baltimore's Historical Sightseeing Tour

£36
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Baltimore's Historical Sightseeing Tour
Baltimore Bewitched: Raven's Revenge & Bones Ghost Tour

Baltimore Bewitched: Raven's Revenge & Bones Ghost Tour

£18
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Baltimore Bewitched: Raven's Revenge & Bones Ghost Tour
Baltimore Ravens Football Game at M&T Bank Stadium

Baltimore Ravens Football Game at M&T Bank Stadium

£225
per adult
Baltimore Ravens Football Game at M&T Bank Stadium
Downtown Baltimore History and Culture Self-Guided Audio Tour

Downtown Baltimore History and Culture Self-Guided Audio Tour

£8
per traveller
Downtown Baltimore History and Culture Self-Guided Audio Tour
Baltimore Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Baltimore Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

£22
per adult
Baltimore Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Baltimore Inner Harbor History Boat Tour

Baltimore Inner Harbor History Boat Tour

£21
per adult
Baltimore Inner Harbor History Boat Tour
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Merriweather Post Pavilion

8.6/10 (215 reviews)
You can enjoy a show at Merriweather Post Pavilion during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
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Day trip destinations from Howard County

A city skyline with high-rise buildings, a marina with boats, and a river.

Baltimore

An outdoor plaza with a glass roof, surrounded by modern buildings and trees.

Silver Spring

A street with brick buildings, a red awning, and a sign for Oriental Rugs.

Ellicott City

A river, a stadium, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

Hanover

A town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by wooded areas, during sunset.

Laurel

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings and a river with boats.

Linthicum Heights

A rocky coastline with a sandy beach, dense forest, and calm sea.

Columbia

A rural landscape with a silo, barn, and rolling hills.

Marriottsville