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Did you know that the Howard County is the third wealthiest county in the United States? Ellicott City is one of the unincorporated communities in the United States of America. Ellicott City is located in the Howard County of Maryland and is the county seat for Howard. Ellicott City was settled in 1772 and nowadays has a population of approximately 65.000 people, while the area of the city is of 32 square miles. In the last five years, Ellicott City was ranked four times on the list of 20 Best Places to Live in the United States of America. Among the famous residents of the city are included Benjamin Banneker - scientist, astronomer, writer and inventor, tennis player Beatrice Capra, actor Divine, CNN reporter Suzanne Malveaux and Ryan Aiken - Survivor contestant. If you plan to visit this city, make sure some of the following attractions are on your list.

Top Attractions within Ellicott City

Ellicott City Station - the oldest train station in the United States of America and one of the oldest train stations still standing in the world. When it was constructed it was the final point of the journey from Baltimore to Maryland. The station has a two story building. Today it is used just like an attraction for curious tourists.

The Thomas Isaac Log Cabin was built in the 1780s by one of the first settlers of Ellicott City in a different part of the town, but in the 20th century it was moved in order to work as a tourists attraction.

Shrine of Saint Anthony is a shrine built in honor of Saint Anthony of Padua and can be admired at the St. Joseph Cupertino Friary in Ellicott City.

Manor House is near the Shrine of Saint Anthony in Ellicott City and works as a museum with two heritage rooms and other art exhibits. The house is very important for the history of the town and guided tours can be taken here.

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Top 5 Things to Do in Ellicott City

Ellicott City is any tourist's dream. With its vast resources and natural endowments, it is a city that has remained the envy of rival destinations; a place where adventurers and holiday makers love to visit.

1. Font Hill Park: is one of Maryland's cool hangouts where you can enjoy a relaxing and refreshing time out whether you are alone or with someone dear to you. Best of all, it's free of charge.

2. Enjoy an exciting holiday shopping in the city's historic district: Stroll down to the Great Ellicott City Station's Museum Store armed with your shopping bag and a well padded purse. The store is always open to visitors, tourists and everyone so you have no qualms making a choice on what to buy.

3. Welcome to B & O Railroad Museum: This spectacular Ellicott City Station is indeed the oldest railroad station in the whole of America. You can come down to see the historic landmark that has its abode in Ellicott City. It is one attraction that keeps the flow of visitors constant in and out of the city.

4. Wallace Park: Is another nice place to take off the stress of daily hustle and bustle. Here, you will feel the soothing calmness of Ellicott City as you enjoy the fresh breezes of the city park.

5. Pine Orchard Park: If you are looking for where to ease out your frayed nerves, Pine Orchard is a resort that is second to none. A few moments of an outing in this lovely park will energize you.

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