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Howard County is known for its outstanding quality of life which includes plenty of free or almost free, attractions and activities. Explore plenty budget-friendly attractions and activities here.: read more

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Visit Howard County Media Releases


Nov 29, 2018
Visit Howard County Names Amanda Hof Executive Director​

Aug 31, 2018
Howard County Welcome Center Reopens in Historic Ellicott City

Jan 24, 2018
Visit Howard County Winter Restaurant Weeks 10th Anniversary

July 18, 2017
Visit Howard County Summer Restaurant Weeks 

June 1, 2017
Howard County Welcome Center to Expand Hours

Mar 2, 2017
Visit Howard County Hosts Inaugural Farm-to-Table Networking Expo

Jan 30, 2017
Visit Howard County Partner Earns Mention on The Huffington Post  

Jan 13, 2017
Bring Your Appetites for Howard County Winter Restaurant Weeks

Nov 29, 2016
Annual Holiday Events in Howard County, Merry-land

Nov 16, 2016
Small Maryland Town Devastated By Flood in July Celebrates Grand Reopening On Nov 26

Nov 14, 2016
Howard County Tourism & Promotion Wins at 2016 Maryland Tourism Coalition Awards

Nov 8, 2016
Howard County Welcome Center in Old Ellicott City to Reopen on Monday, Nov 14

July 18, 2016
Howard County Tourism & Office of Economic Development Launch New Agritourism Guide

July 15, 2016
Howard County Launches Campaign Targeting Visitors Playing Pokemon Go

July 11, 2016
Savor Summer During Howard County Restaurant Weeks Starting July 18

April 29, 2016
Howard County Tourism Names New Executive Director

June 30, 2015
Howard County Tourism & Promotion Launch HowardOnTap Craft Beer Trail App

December 2, 2014
Celebrate a Bromance on a Mancation in Howard County, MD!

 

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