Howard County

Howard County Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | September, 2026

About Howard County

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Ellicott City

Ellicott City

Columbia

Columbia

Glenwood

Glenwood

Glenelg

Glenelg

Hanover

Hanover

West Friendship

West Friendship

Cooksville

Cooksville

Marriottsville

Marriottsville

Things to do in Howard County

What to do

Looking for things to do in Howard County? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.

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Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Howard County, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers

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What to eat

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Popular Types of Attractions in Howard County

Popular Attractions in Howard County

Centennial Lake Wildlife Area | HAL Astronomical Viewing Site | The Lighthouse Church | Saint James United Methodist Church | INK Foundation | Bethel Baptist Church - Ellicott City, MD | The Bob Lucido Fields at Covenant Park | Friendship Baptist Church | Patapsco Valley State Park - Daniels Road Trailhead | Eloise's Pond | The Milkcrate Creative Space | High Point Independent Baptist Church | Center Ring Circus School | Sky Zone Trampoline Park | Linden-Linthicum United Methodist Church | Alpha Ridge Park | Swansfield Mini WaterPark (CA) | Hammond Park | Centennial Park Dam | T. Howard Duckett Watershed | Clark's Elioak Farm | Ellicott Mills Children's Museum | Scotts Cove Recreation Area | Western Regional Park | Glen Mar Church | Centennial Park Pavilion D | Sewells Orchard Park | Howard County Conservancy | Lisbon Park | Abiding Savior Lutheran Church

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Popular Restaurants in Howard County

The Cheesecake Factory | Sushi Sono | Chutney Indian Restaurant | Ledo Pizza Columbia, MD | Seasons 52 | Trattoria E Pizzeria Da Enrico | Mango Grove Indian Cuisine | Kloby's Smokehouse & Whiskey Bar | Hunan Manor | Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que | Union Jack's Columbia | The Turn House | Maggiano's Little Italy | Little Spice | Hot Pot Hero Ellicott City | An Loi | Galliano - Maple Lawn | Kelsey's Restaurant, Irish Pub & Banquet Room | Cazabe Restaurant | The Kings Contrivance | On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina | Frisco Tap House and Brewery | The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille | LongHorn Steakhouse | Coal Fire - Ellicott City | Outback Steakhouse | The White Oak Tavern | The Food Market | Another Broken Egg Cafe | Pepperjacks Subs

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