- 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.
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The waterfall hike trail through Scott's Run Nature Preserve is the closest one to the Metro DC area. The main trail is a 2.2 mile loop, but there are also many interconnecting trails along the 384 acres that make up the park.
30.6 Miles
The Pentagon is the headquarters for the United States Department of Defense and is a well-known monument in Washington DC. Tours of the building's interior must be scheduled in advance though and last for 60 minutes.
30.6 Miles
The Alden Theater is a 383-seat venue for live stage performances, film screenings and concerts. It hosts national and international touring acts and offers aspiring thespians of all ages opportunities to learn the acting craft.
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For outdoors enthusiasts, Esquagama Tours is a great experience. The tour guides will show participants several interesting and fun areas with scenic and breathtaking views. Just a short trip outside of the city, it is perfect for a day experience.
30.6 Miles
Serving the community, McLean Community Center offers visitors a variety of programs in fitness and the arts. During the summer, the center hosts camps for children that involve cooking, making crafts, and other activities.
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Family owned and operated, Cadle Creek Marina is located on the Mayo peninsula. The marina offers boat storage facilities, repair and refueling services, and a variety of other aquatic amenities.
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Located on the scenic Chesapeake Bay, the Haven Harbour Marina is a marina offering a number of facilities and amenities for its guests to enjoy. Yacht services, pool access, and dockside parking are among the many amenities available.
30.6 Miles
The McLean Symphony is an all-volunteer orchestra that is under the guidance of Maestro Dingwall Fleary. The symphony presents concerts at the McLean Community Center and receives grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Entrance at Arlington Memorial Bridge, Arlington, VA 22211
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Veteran soldiers who have served in every war from the American Revolution to the most recent conflicts are buried in the massive Arlington National Cemetery. More than 260,000 individuals are in this military cemetery, including John F. Kennedy.
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Guests to Gravelly Point Park are able to have great views for planespotting as planes from the Reagan Airport take off and land over the park area. There are also park-related activities like picnicking, biking, and running.