Best points of interest near Ellicott City

10 points of interest · 10 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season

Explore the best points of interest near Ellicott City, Maryland — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 10 of 10 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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Granite National Historic District
#1 Granite National Historic District
5.2 mi away
Granite Historic District is a national historic district in Granite, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It comprises the focus of a rural quarrying community located in…
Why 90: protected / landmark status
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Doughoregan Manor
#2 Doughoregan Manor
0.1 mi away
Doughoregan Manor is a plantation house and estate located on Manor Lane west of Ellicott City, Maryland, United States. Established in the early 18th century as the seat of…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Clarksville Environmental Area
#3 Clarksville Environmental Area
3.9 mi away
Clarksville Environmental Area is a scenic viewpoint located near Columbia in central Maryland at an elevation of 383 feet. The site offers views of the surrounding landscape and…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Howard County Center of African American Culture
#4 Howard County Center of African American Culture
4.3 mi away
The Howard County Center of African American Culture is a museum located near Columbia, Maryland. It serves as a cultural institution dedicated to preserving and presenting…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Main Street Ballroom
#5 Main Street Ballroom
5.1 mi away
Main Street Ballroom is a ballroom venue located in Ellicott City, Maryland. The facility serves as a space for events and gatherings in the historic downtown area near Baltimore.
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Granite Historic District
#6 Granite Historic District
5.3 mi away
Granite Historic District is a national historic district in Granite, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It comprises the focus of a rural quarrying community located in…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Ellicott City B&O Railroad Station Museum
#7 Ellicott City B&O Railroad Station Museum
5.4 mi away
The Ellicott City B&O Railroad Station Museum in Maryland showcases the history of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Visitors can explore exhibits related to this significant…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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BA-79 Launch Site
#8 BA-79 Launch Site
5.8 mi away
The following is a list of Nike missile sites operated by the United States Army. This article lists sites in the United States, most responsible to Army Air Defense Command…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Dogwood Wall
#9 Dogwood Wall
6.0 mi away
Dogwood Wall is a challenging hill climb located in Maryland that attracts cyclists and runners seeking a strenuous outdoor workout. The steep terrain provides a popular training…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Scott’s Cove at Rocky Gorge Reservoir
#10 Scott’s Cove at Rocky Gorge Reservoir
9.9 mi away
Scott's Cove is a scenic spot located at Rocky Gorge Reservoir near Scaggsville in central Maryland. The cove offers water access and outdoor recreation opportunities typical of…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated

Points of Interest near Ellicott City

The Ellicott City area has 10 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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