3 days in Ellicott City & Oxon Hill Itinerary

Ellicott City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place, along with being the county seat of local government in Howard County, Maryland, United States. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Fri): appreciate the history behind Olympic Park, then immerse yourself in nature at Patapsco Valley State Park, and then stroll around Centennial Park.

To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Ellicott City road trip planning site.

Washington DC to Ellicott City is an approximately 1-hour car ride. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Ellicott City when traveling from Washington DC in September, with lows around 60°F. On the 12th (Sat), you'll travel to Oxon Hill.

Oxon Hill is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in southern Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. On the 12th (Sat), make a trip to The Awakening Sculpture and then go for a stroll along the water at Harborfront Area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get in on the family fun at Six Flags America, then contemplate the long history of Surratt House Museum, then stop by Peeps and Company, and finally try to win big at MGM National Harbor.

To find more things to do, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Oxon Hill trip planner.

Traveling by car from Ellicott City to Oxon Hill takes an hour. Expect a daytime high around 82°F in September, and nighttime lows around 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to drive back home.