Oliver Brewing Company started as a brew pub within Pratt Street Ale House until increasing demand for its craft brews made it open this separate facility. The focus is on British-style ales although you can sample good American brews as well. Take a tour through the brewery to learn about behind-the-scene operations such as fermentation, bottling, labeling and canning. The tasting room has happy hours and lets you enjoy beers with quirky names like Don't Fear the Creeper. The menu also includes craft beers brewed by other regional microbreweries.
Located on the top of a hill, this lovely shrine is dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens where you can sit and relax enjoying the amazing views around you. This place also offer a number trails through the nearby woods where you can explore some hidden treasures and witness spectacular views of the surrounding area. Based within the St. Joseph Cupertino Friary, the Shrine of St. Anthony is a peaceful site you should definitely visit in Ellicott City.
Commissioned in 1855, the USS Constellation was the last all-sail ship built by the United States Navy. Today, the historic vessel lies at anchor in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, where visitors can climb aboard and learn about the ship's history, including its mission to disrupt the slave trade and its latter role in delivering famine relief supplies to Ireland.
The Savage Mill stands as one among the most monumental complexes in Maryland. It is a historic cotton mill site and is more accurately situated at Savage in Maryland. The site was brilliantly constructed in 1816 by an unknown architect. The site has tremendous monumental value and more, due to the reputed status of the mill that was started in 1820. Even today, it ably stands as a vital early-19th century landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Set amidst picturesque farms and fields of the countryside, Boordy Vineyards Inc is where some of the finest wine comes to life. This winery quite literally bottles the spirit of the city, with most of its products made entirely out of ingredients sourced from its own farms and vineyards. Tours of the winery offer an insight into the stages and procedures of crafting the perfect batch of wine. At the on-site tasting room and bar, one can sample some of its most popular varietals, as well as some rare, seasonal products.
The Jerusalem Mill Village is a landmark and a site of immense historic value located on the banks of the Little Gunpowder Falls River. The village features numerous historic buildings at the center of which is a restored mill that dates back to the 18th century and is still operational. A bustling blacksmith shop with lots of period articles and tools makes for interesting viewing. There usually are volunteers on site that are happy to take you on a tour of the village and explain its significance. There are picnic tables along the river as well as hiking trails making this spot perfect for a fun family outing.