Nestled in the quaint town of Columbia, MD, just 4.25 miles away from the Wayside Inn, The Mall in Columbia is the perfect place to spend your time shopping the day away. Boasting over 200 different shopping experiences, The Mall in Columbia will keep you coming back for more. Shop at The Mall in Columbia […]
When you visit the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, you’re visiting the nation’s third oldest zoo! Originally established in 1876, this zoo spans more than 135 acres and offers the chance to view nearly 200 species of animals. The zoo’s newest addition is an exhibit for African penguins. There is no doubt that spending a day […]
Attention female runners, swimmers and cyclists: If you’ve ever thought about participating in a triathlon series, a sprint triathlon is a great place to start. While the distances for each activity are abbreviated, compared to a full triathlon, there is still an incredible amount of work that goes into training and completing a race. If you’re […]
Do you remember going to your first county fair? What was your favorite ride? What was your favorite food? Here at the Wayside Inn, we remember the thrill of riding the Ferris wheel and the merry-go-round, as well as the satisfaction of eating an elephant ear and all of its powdered sugar goodness. If you’d […]
Washington DC is a short drive from The Wayside Inn in Ellicott City, Maryland, making it an easy and educational day trip. In particular, visiting the Nation’s Capital is quite patriotic on the Fourth of July. If you plan to spend the Fourth of July in Washington DC, you can rest assured there are plenty of fun-filled […]
The waterside town of Fells Point was founded by a man named William Fell in 1730. It was a major port and shipbuilding center for Baltimore for many years. Today, the seaside retreat remains in touch with its maritime roots and has blossomed into a popular tourist destination. During your stay at The Wayside Inn, we […]
When you’re looking for things to do and see during your visit to the Baltimore area, be sure to check out Charles Street, a National Scenic Byway. This street runs 12 miles through the city and consists of a nearly unbroken series of local and National Register historic districts. In addition to monuments and museums, […]
Merriweather Post Pavilion has hosted some of the biggest names in the history of music and been named in the Top 5 Best Amphitheaters in the U.S. by Rolling Stone and Billboard magazines. Merriweather Post Pavilion is less than 15 minutes from The Wayside Inn, making it very convenient for you to catch a show […]
The countdown is on to Wine in the Woods in Columbia, Maryland, an annual celebration of wine in Symphony Woods. This year’s Wine in the Woods will be held Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday May 17 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The event will be held at Symphony […]
If you’ve ever been interested in going for a hot air balloon ride, you may want to check out the Preakness Balloon Festival in Howard County, Md., each May. There are always plenty of fun things to do on the ground and in the sky, from watching the nightly Balloon Glow (pictured) to climbing in […]