Top 15 Things To Do In Elkridge, Maryland

things to do in Elkridge MD
Swadeep Singh
Swadeep Singh 
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In our quest for small-town tourism in the United States, this time we are reviewing Elkridge. It’s a small community that’s located between two large cities, Washington DC and Baltimore. The industrial potential in this geography has resulted in settlement of this township some centuries ago, shortly afterward the recreational outlines had developed too. Elkridge features waterways, trails, state parks, and even a few historical buildings for your spare time leisure. We can just say that if you’re passing by this route, or staying in any of the aforesaid metropolises; do not miss the valuable opportunity to discover all the goodness of this little town. Down this paragraph, we have listed those interesting things to do in Elkridge, Maryland. Please take a look at them, and plan a trip.

1. Enjoy mountain biking at Rockburn Skills Park

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We’re starting off the index with this exciting spot in Elkridge, this is Rockburn Skills Park. It’s a small-sized section in the relatively bigger Rockburn Branch Park, which is recognized for mountain biking trails. The park presents us three tracks altogether with first being the easy route, another for jumping and pumping, and the last as rock garden; where you could show your rock and log riding abilities. If you love mountain biking, then this is the best place to be in town.

Rockburn Skills Park

Address: 6105 Rockburn Branch Park Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075, United States

Website: Rockburn Skills Park

Opening hours: 7am - 7pm (daily)

Price: Free

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2. Plan a meal at Daniels Restaurant

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You could tell that Daniels Restaurant should be a ‘biker bar’ and gladly, it is one. As you step inside of this place, you can notice the open-air bar, a long deck, musical performances, and the standard rustic atmosphere. They offer affordable dining besides daily special deals (except on Saturdays), and simple yet an extensive menu of all the three meals of your day. A visit to Daniels Restaurant is totally recommended.

Daniels Restaurant

Address: 5854 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075, United States

Website: Daniels Restaurant

Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 11am - 12am; Sat: 8am - 12am; Sun: 8am - 10pm; Mon: 4pm - 12am

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3. Hike to the Cascade Falls

Cascade Falls Trail
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Even if you’re a rookie hiker, you will still find the hike to the Cascade Fall pretty easy and basic. Its hike is rated easy on difficulty chart, and the fall is located no more than 20-minute away from the trailhead. That wouldn’t be a problem for the young and old people, however, mountain biking is not advised due to the boulders on the trail. Coming to the waterfall, it’s approximately 15 feet (4 meters) high, and shows a picturesque scene when frozen.

Cascade Falls

Address: Cascade Falls, Elkridge, MD 21075, United States

Website: Cascade Falls

Price: Free

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4. Check out the beauty of Belmont Manor & Historic Park

Belmont Manor
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Although the chronicles of this estate dates back to the 17th century, the manor on this ground was built in the year of 1738 for a couple, named Caleb and Priscilla Dorsey. The possession of the property had moved to many owners in recent centuries, like the Smithsonian, American Chemical Society, and Howard Community College. But for the very last time, the mansion was sold to Howard County Recreation and Parks in the year 2012. They are now using estate’s 68 acres (27 hectares) of land for various recreational uses. Generally, there are private events, but when there aren’t, you can tour this scenic property.

Belmont Manor & Historic Park

Address: 6555 Belmont Woods Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075, United States

Website: Belmont Manor & Historic Park

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5. Try some sports at Rockburn Branch Park

Rockburn Branch Park
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Rockburn Branch Park is strongly recommended for you as this park serves multipurpose functions. As you remember us telling you in the initial heading, Rockburn Skills Park was the sub-section of this greater sized park. But that was just the tip of the iceberg because Rockburn Branch Park also features; woodland, marshes, stream, hiking trails, ten baseball fields, two turf fields, four fields for sports like disc golf and lacrosse, and finally, courts for basketball and tennis.

Rockburn Branch Park

Address: Rockburn Branch Park Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075, USA

Website: Rockburn Branch Park

Opening hours: 7am - 8pm (daily)

Price: Free

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6. Celebrate a day with your kids at Pump It Up Elkridge

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You may like the outdoors, restaurants, or the historical place, but your little kids won’t behave like a grown-up. They would look for fun in all of your activities, and apparently, they will cry out when they realize that the place isn’t suitable for them. As a responsible parent, you should be giving them treats every once in a while. In the same vein, you can head to this amusement center with your children when you’re in Elkridge. Pump It Up would go well for small kiddie parties and celebrations.

Pump It Up of Elkridge

Address: 7184 Troy Hill Dr. Suite H, Elkridge, Maryland

Website: Pump It Up of Elkridge

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7. Hangout at Stained Glass Pub

The Stained Glass Pub In Elkridge Maryland
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You might also need a sports bar in this city, so we thought about recommending you a better place amongst all. This is Stained Glass, one of the finest pubs in Elkridge and around. While sports bars are seldom known for their meals, this place is recognized for good pub food, big portion size, and reasonable pricing. Another highlight of this pub is their late dinner hours, which goes well with the tourists as they wouldn’t have to compromise their early evening schedule for food.

Stained Glass Pub

Address: 6751 Dorsey Rd, Elkridge, Maryland

Website: Stained Glass Pub

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11:30am - 1am; Sun: 12pm - 12am

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8. Take a look at the historic Troy Manor

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This 17th-century mansion is located at the highest elevation point in the periphery of Troy Park. Although the park is open for free public use, Troy Manor is closed for construction reasons. The hilltop property is secured with fences from all sides, and you aren’t supposed to cross that or enter the building in any condition. Still, it is wonderful to be gazing at a heritage site that’s standing here for the last few centuries. Back in its time, this hill had several houses demolished. But one ruin is still left at close range from the mansion, check that out as well.

Troy Manor

Address: 6500 Mansion Ln, Elkridge, MD 21075, United States

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9. Pay a visit to St. Augustine Church

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We do not know whether you’re a catholic or not but regardless of your faith, we’re sure that you will love a visit to the St. Augustine Church. Furthermore, we know for certain that church society will also appreciate your presence. Although places of worship are not something that should be commented upon for their goodness, if we just share the people’s opinion with you; this church is the best place to have your faith supported. The community is very welcoming and priests are also friendly. It’s an unmissable place if you happen to be a Christian, and will be a beautiful experience for Non-Catholics.

St. Augustine Church

Address: 5976 Old Washington Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075, United States

Website: St. Augustine Church

Price: Free

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10. Get fresh kitchen supplies from Frank’s Produce & Greenhouse

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Frank’s Produce & Greenhouse gives a special type of opportunity to the people of this city from the springtime till the start of winter. It is that period of the year when plants could grow in this part of the northern hemisphere, in the same context, this family-owned farmers market produces supplies that are farm-fresh and cheaper than the supermarkets. They have eight greenhouses, where they plant nearly 300 varieties of fruits, vegetables, and perennials. In fact, they also deal in pots, planting mix, mild fertilizers, and even cut Christmas trees in season.

Frank’s Produce & Greenhouse

Address: 6686 Old Waterloo Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075, United States

Website: Frank’s Produce & Greenhouse

Opening hours: 8am - 7pm (daily)

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11. Rejuvenate at The Salt Sanctuary of Maryland

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It is scientifically proven that salt therapy is helpful for us, while salt-sauna recovers many skin disorders; breathing in such a setting cleanses the respiratory system. And since we know a very good salt-sauna in Elkridge, please note the details. The Salt Sanctuary of Maryland is the name of that center, where you can take 45 minutes of sessions at very affordable rates. They feature a sweat room full of Dead Sea salt crystals, walls made up of pure salt, and alpha wave musical playback to lighten up your mood. If you’re interested in a visit, please be informed that this is an adult-only and fragrance-free facility.

The Salt Sanctuary of Maryland

Address: 6020 Meadowridge Center Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075, United States

Website: The Salt Sanctuary of Maryland

Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 10am - 7pm; Fri - Sat, Mon: 10am - 5pm (closed on Sun)

Price: 45 USD onwards

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12. Hike the Patapsco Trail Head at Landing Road

Daniels Cave, Patapsco State Park
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The state park in Patapsco valley stretches for nearly 32 miles (50 kilometers) along with Patapsco River and shows us more than 200 miles (325 kilometers) of hiking trails. The trailhead that we’re discussing for this paragraph is a quick hiking route in this same valley, which initiates from a point at Landing Road. The length of this trail is a bit shorter than five miles (eight kilometers), however, it’s possible to extend a few more miles on this loop if we connect another route like; Cascade, Morning Choice, or the Ridge Trail. The elevation is almost 700 feet (200 meters), and the trek is suitable for mountain biking.

Patapsco Trail Head At Landing Road

Address: 5568 Landing Rd #5538, Elkridge, MD 21075, United States

Website: Patapsco Trail Head At Landing Road

Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)

Price: Free

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13. Shop for your supplies at Green Valley Marketplace

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We’re suggesting this smaller grocery store instead of a larger supermarket because it’s very important to promote our local businesses; moreover, the store is fully loaded so why not give it a try. Green Valley Marketplaces features grocery items, fresh produce, seafood and meat, bakery, and a lot more. You can even find organic, GMO-free, and gluten-free foodstuffs from this convenience store. You would usually be able to have every item here that you were shopping for, however, when it’s not there; they have offered us the liberty to request that specific item by filling in a simple form. As you can see, this store is really good; besides, you will be getting weekly offers and fun events every month.

Green Valley Marketplace

Address: 7280 Montgomery Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075, United States

Website: Green Valley Marketplace

Opening hours: 6am - 10pm (daily)

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14. Grab a gift pack from Edible Arrangements

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Although this company has over 1,200 stores worldwide, if you’re still unfamiliar with Edible Arrangements, this is the business chain that’s inspired by floral art but implemented this whole wisdom into fruit arrangements. Their eternal love for fruits has made the innovation possible that now you can think of a fruit bouquet. And that’s still the start because Edible Arrangements offers deals for every occasion. The collection also covers edible platters, chocolate fruit boxes, as well as smoothies. Just to keep you informed, every gift pack is made from fresh fruits.

Edible Arrangements

Address: 6010 Meadowridge Center Dr. Ste B, Elkridge, MD 21075, United States

Website: Edible Arrangements

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm; Sat: 9am - 5pm; Sun: 10am - 3pm

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15. Play a round of disc golf at Rockburn Branch Park

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Rockburn Branch is the largest public park in Elkridge, and as you may recall, we have already covered this park earlier. We have also informed you about the many fields on this ground, one of them being a disc golfing course. If you are looking forward to this sport, you should know that this park provides an 18-hole disc golfing course. Ask a local for a game and develop the bonding.

Disc Golf Course at Rockburn Branch

Address: 6105 Rockburn Branch Park Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075, United States

Website: Disc Golf Course at Rockburn Branch

Opening hours: 7am - 9:30pm (daily)

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It’s our promise that your stay will not be dull

Trinity Church Elkridge Sept 09
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Nearly every interesting thing about this little town is mentioned here, and we are quite certain that you can now spend a very active vacation in Elkridge. We have shown you hike trails, waterfall, as well as parks, and also some fine places to dine out. Have fun in Elkridge, and explore more of Howard County.

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