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Tutti Frutti: Frozen Yogurt with Mochi Toppings

July 26, 2016 by

Self-serve frozen yogurt shops are the latest dessert trend to sweep the country, and Ellicott City’s Tutti Frutti is one of the most popular in the area. This modern shop is decorated with futuristic white furniture and a row of frozen yogurt dispensers offering a wide variety of flavors.

Tutti Frutti’s flavors include both tart and creamy classics like almond, cheesecake, and taro, and they also include soy yogurts and sorbets for those with milk allergies. Guests can serve themselves from the yogurt station and the expansive selection of toppings, and then the friendly staff weighs each bowl and calculates the cost by the ounce. Though the shop’s formula is similar to most other frozen yogurt places, regulars appreciate Tutti Frutti because of its high quality yogurt and its late-night hours.

Tutti Frutti is open 11 a.m. to midnight every day of the week.

Tutti Frutti
9191 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 480-1830
www.tfyogurt.com
www.yelp.com/biz/tutti-frutti-ellicott-city

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Patapsco Female Institute: Visit One of the Country’s Most Historic Schools

June 7, 2016 by

In the 1800s, the Patapsco Female Institute was one of the most elegant finishing schools for young women in the entire country. It’s a stunning Greek Revival building with four impressive Doric columns, and it sits at the highest point of elevation in all of Ellicott City, overlooking the Patapsco River Valley.

Today, the building is just one of the city’s historic landmarks, and it sees a number of tours, weddings, receptions, camps, and even open-air theater productions. Incredible elevated walkways lead visitors into the 8,000-square-foot building, much of which is preserved from the time it was an operating school, and visitors can really get a feel for what it was like to get an education there.

Whether you’re a fan of history, looking for a unique wedding locale, or you want to check out a unique outdoor concert, the Patapsco Female Institute is a must-see tourist attraction for anyone in the Baltimore area. Tours of the Patapsco Female Institute take place at 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For information about events, visit the website.

Patapsco Female Institute
3691 Sarah's Lane
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043
410-313-2690
www.ellicottcity.net/tourism/attractions/patapsco_female_institute/
www.baltimorefunguide.com/index.cfm?method=calendar.venue&attraction_id=3683

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Ooh La La! Hair Salon: Pamper Yourself on a Budget

May 3, 2016 by

Ooh La La! Hair Salon is a full-service salon in every sense of the word. Unlike many hair salons that only provide basic haircuts for pricey rates, this expert shop offers hair, skin, and nail services at prices that will fit with any budget.

This is the type of salon whose stylists accumulate loyal followings, due in large part to their friendly attitudes, open mindset, and impressive scissor-wielding skills. If you speak to anyone who frequents Ooh La La! you’ll most likely hear them rave about a favorite stylist, and this type of customer loyalty is what makes Ooh La La! so special. In addition to hair cut and coloring services, Ooh La La! provides manicures and pedicures ranging from the most basic to the most extravagant styles. The waxing services are safe and discreet, and there are even massage rooms for a weekend day of pampering.

Get a facial, touch up your eyebrows, and add a few caramel highlights all in one place at this beloved area salon!

Ooh La La! Hair Salon
3711 Old Columbia Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 465-7700
www.oohlalal.com
www.yelp.com/biz/ooh-la-lal-hair-salon-ellicott-city

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Explore the Past at the Howard County Historical Society Museum

July 7, 2015 by

During the 19th century, the wealthy residents of Baltimore considered Ellicott City a resort town, a place to wait out the stifling heat and crowds of the city. Many of them flocked to Howard House, a popular hotel at the time. It was there that staff discovered an artifact around 1940: a collapsible key and a Howard House plate. The key quite literally hinges in the middle, making it easy to stuff inside a pocket or purse. And it's one of the relics of Ellicott City's past that's on display at Howard County Historical Society Museum.

This museum showcases bits and pieces of the county's past, dating as far back as pre-settlement Native American life all the way up to current events. Explore pieces that belonged to the Ellicott family, vintage boy and girl scout uniforms, and artifacts from everyday life during an afternoon at this local museum.

Howard County Historical Museum
8328 Court Avenue
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 461-1050
hchsmd.org/museum
www.yelp.com/biz/howard-county-historical-society-museum-ellicott-city

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Pet a Goat, Ride a Pony at Clark’s Farm

October 7, 2014 by

Part petting zoo and part functioning farm, Clark's Farm plays a dual roles in Ellicott City. In the section dedicated to family fun, kids can pet itty-bitty goats and other farm animals or hop on in the bed of a trailer for a hayride. Or they can explore the Enchanted Forest's tree maze—a perfect place for a birthday party—and take a ride on one of the farm's ponies.

For adults, the retail part of the farm might hold more appeal. It's a seventh-generation family farm that provides the local community with fresh produce and meat that's never tainted with steroids or hormones. Chicken, lamb, pork, and eggs are all available. Best of all, the farm employs sustainable practices in its processes, helping to make sure that the farm's around for many generations to come.

Visit the Clark's Farm website to learn more!

Clark's Farm
10500 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 730-4049
http://clarklandfarm.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/clarks-elioak-farms-ellicott-city

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Pamper Yourself at the Spa at Turf Valley

May 6, 2014 by

If you’re looking for a world-class spa experience in the area, the Spa at Turf Valley will meet all of your needs. The Turf Valley resort hotel has been offering top-flight accommodations to travelers to the central Maryland area for many years, and the spa offers a beautiful, tranquil environment for you to relax and undergo a number of signature treatments. Regular visitors rave about the Marvelous Mini package as a great, affordable way to line up a day of pampering. Consisting of a pair of services, including an intense Swedish massage, a European facial, or an hour-long body treatment, it also comes with a light lunch.

Visit the Spa at Turf Valley's website to learn more about this relaxing destination.

Spa at Turf Valley
2700 Turf Valley Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 203-2755
www.turfvalley.com

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