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Howard County

Escape to centuries ago and stroll along cobblestone streets in charming historic mill towns. Take a walk in the wonderful, wooded river valley and along lovely lakes. Visit our magnificent mansions and gorgeous gardens. Power shop in the Mall in Columbia that boasts a multitude of trendy shops, theme restaurants and state-of-the-art movie theatre. Pick your own produce at picturesque and kid-friendly farms. Enjoy a round of golf or relax at one of our area spas. You’ll discover why we say…Howard County, Maryland. So Much. So Close.

Ideal for nature viewing, our woodland & wetland ecosystems are home to wonderful wildlife. Enjoy nature viewing along well-worn trails in the wooded river valley of the Patapsco Valley State Park and see scenic waterfalls, wildflowers & wildlife! Howard County has 40 ponds and lakes, natural open space areas, 7,000+ acre park system all interlaced by more than 100 miles of pathways for walking, biking and jogging.