- 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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One of the most beautiful indoor gardens in the nation is the United States Botanic Garden. The garden includes a rose garden, the First Ladies water garden, a jungle habitat and more.
28.7 Miles
85%
12064 votes
10th Street and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560
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A world-renowned, one of a kind natural history museum, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History features a wide variety of exhibits and displays ranging from prehistory to the present. It offers a wide variety of special events.
28.8 Miles
76%
33 votes
6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22102
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The year of 1771 is brought to life at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run which is a living history farm. Guests can both watch and listen to stories from people in period dress who go about the average day at a historic farm.
28.8 Miles
The Smithsonian Institution Building is the home of the Smithsonian Information Center and the organization's administrative headquarters. The location's permanent exhibits include the Smithson Crypt and The Smithsonian Institution: America's Treasure Chest.
28.8 Miles
A Tuesday morning tradition during the summer months, the U.S. Marines Sunset Parade features the music of The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. Attendees who wish to witness the performance may sit on lawn chairs and blankets in the nearby lawns.
28.8 Miles
At the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, guests are able to learn about the history of flight through a variety of exhibits. The location's collections celebrate flight in popular culture and the site also hosts events and temporary exhibitions.
28.8 Miles
83%
4188 votes
Constitution Ave. NW, Between 12th and 14th Street Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560
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Displaying highlights of American history from the Revolutionary War to present day, National Museum of American History has a large amount of artifacts to explore in their collection. The museum holds the original American flag, 'Start Spangled Banner', on display.
28.8 Miles
79%
675 votes
Independence Ave. SW, Smithsonian Institutions, Washington, DC 20560
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The Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden is an art museum featuring several permanent and temporary art exhibits. The sculpture garden houses over twenty unique sculptures. The museum also hosts various educational programs and offers guided tours on request.
28.9 Miles
Fort Marcy Park is one of several remaining Civil War forts originally erected to protect the nation's capital. It was originally constructed to protect the Chain Bridge and today protects the surrounding wildlife.
29.0 Miles
The National Mall, the American national park, contains the National Museum of American History, the National Air and Space Museum, and several other national museums. The greater National Mall area contains landmarks like the United States Botanic Garden and the Capitol Reflecting Pool.