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As the cold dark days of winter come to an end, and the first signs of spring start to appear, many of us are itching to come out of our quarantine hibernation and reacquaint ourselves with the world. There is a lot in store for Howard County in…

Food trends may come and go, but a good cup of coffee or tea never goes out of style. New local bakeries, cafes, and coffee shops are always popping up in HoCo, and we are here to help guide to to some of the best hot brews in the area. Decadent…

Black History Month provides the opportunity for both reflections on the past and the discovery of the future. Learn something new and explore Howard County. As we celebrate Black History Month, here are just a few places in or near Howard County…

New Year's Eve is almost here and there's a few ways to ring in 2021 in Howard County. Its been quite the year, and while NYE may feel and look a bit different, there are still many ways to ring in 2021 in fun, safe, and responsible ways. An…

Looking to shop local for your holiday feast ingredients? Head to one of Howard County's fantastic farms! Maple Lawn Turkey Farm offers free range all-natural turkeys and are taking online orders for Thanksgiving turkeys through Nov 20. If you're in…

Each year at the end of September, millions of visitors visit Munich, Germany to participate in Oktoberfest celebrations. drinking tons of beer over the course of a couple of weeks. Oktoberfest began over 200 years ago, celebrating Bavaria's Crown…

Check out the unique things Howard County has going on this weekend! Know before you go! Please make sure you contact businesses individually before visiting as COVID-19 may have impacted their hours and operations. Howard County Restaurant Weeks &…

Last year more than 768 million vacation days went unused. There is no time like today to get a jumpstart on your next trip, and Visit Howard County is here to help. Signature events take place throughout the year are perfect to plan your vacation…

It just so happens that the first ever Lakefront Film Festival will be coinciding with Howard County’s Summer Restaurant Weeks! With all of these restaurants being so close to many of the film festival theaters, it's a great opportunity to have a…

Whether it's from a boat, a pier, or on the shoreline, fishing is relaxing, serene, and a perfect way to spend the day. We have a number of lakes and waterways across HoCo, perfect for anglers of all ages and skill levels. Centennial Lake contains an…