Last weekend Eric's parents were in town, and we took them to Ellicott City's downtown district ("Old Ellicott City"). Ellicott City, founded in 1772, has a beautiful main street lined with historic buildings and other points of interest (the first American railroad station! century-old stone chapels! Civil War trails! the first Maryland governor's false teeth!). Wikipedia it and be amazed: Ellicott City. Also here.
If the history isn't enough for you, maybe you would enjoy the vibrant shopping scene, including charming garden shops, antique stores, and more. Doesn't this lovely boutique look like it was plucked straight from France?
Oh, how we love it! The only thing better than visiting Old Ellicott City is doing it with visiting family:
Having Grandpa and Nana along made the parent-to-child ratio just ideal, and we enjoyed a good meal
and a pleasant walk through the city.
Later we spent some time with Eric's sister Stephanie and her husband, Lindsey, who also stayed over a night. The kids were excited to go with them on a misty-turned-rainy walk through the woods in our neighborhood (non-Old Ellicott City). I neglected to take any pictures--we'll have to remember it in our hearts.
2 comments:
Ooh! Is it at all like Old City Park? Because that would be awesome.
What fun to have such good company, and visit such beautiful places. I wish we could come visit too. You can come visit us and we can go to Old City Park!
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