Shop local! Main Street Ellicott City is where you can find so many boutiques, great restaurants, and historic sites.
We go here all the time and it is our favorite brewery. Never had a bad beer!
Stretch your legs on this scenic and close by hiking trail connected to Patapsco state park. The cascade falls loop is ranked as easy and well traveled but connects to a variety of other trails with varying difficulties.
One of the best farmers markets out there. Located under I-83 and near Mercy hospital in Baltimore. Happens every Sunday Morning from 8am-1pm and is a great place to find good food, fresh produce and baked goods, and other fun items.
The Thru Trail Head is located directly across from the Woodstock inn. Take a quick hike and grab a bite at the Woodstock Inn (quiet bar/restaurant with a great outside patio).