Food scene
An easy 1/2 mile stroll from our Airbnb, this pub offers gastro pub fare while supporting local farms and markets. Great laid back atmosphere, terrific food and drink!
6 locals recommend
E W Beck's Pub
7565 Main StAn easy 1/2 mile stroll from our Airbnb, this pub offers gastro pub fare while supporting local farms and markets. Great laid back atmosphere, terrific food and drink!
Wonderful savory and sweet crepes! Outdoor and indoor seating. A great place for breakfast, lunch, or an early dinner!
The French Twist Cafe
732 Oklahoma AveWonderful savory and sweet crepes! Outdoor and indoor seating. A great place for breakfast, lunch, or an early dinner!
Sykesville has its own distillery offering Vodka, Gin, barrel-aged Bourbon, Rye Whiskey, Limoncello and Nocino from Maryland grown grains. Smaller runs of seasonal spirits will also be available in their Distillery Store. And you can walk there!
Patapsco Distilling Company
7609 Main StSykesville has its own distillery offering Vodka, Gin, barrel-aged Bourbon, Rye Whiskey, Limoncello and Nocino from Maryland grown grains. Smaller runs of seasonal spirits will also be available in their Distillery Store. And you can walk there!
Don’t be misled by the outside of this place! They have the best and the biggest sandwiches in Sykesville! The parking lot is always full at lunchtime as it is a go to for policemen, first responders, and local construction workers! They have recently started making the best doughnuts you'll find anywhere around! Great people...great place! Closes at 4 pm.
Big Belly Deli
887 Sandosky RdDon’t be misled by the outside of this place! They have the best and the biggest sandwiches in Sykesville! The parking lot is always full at lunchtime as it is a go to for policemen, first responders, and local construction workers! They have recently started making the best doughnuts you'll find anywhere around! Great people...great place! Closes at 4 pm.
J and Y is a 10 minute drive on Liberty Rd in Eldersburg. If you are a sushi lover, you’ll want to go! The restaurant is known throughout the greater Baltimore area as the best!
J & Y Sushi Restaurant
1437 Liberty RdJ and Y is a 10 minute drive on Liberty Rd in Eldersburg. If you are a sushi lover, you’ll want to go! The restaurant is known throughout the greater Baltimore area as the best!
Steamed crabs, oysters, seafood dishes, great pizza, subs, sandwiches and their famous crab dip!!!!
Salerno's Restaurant & Catering
1043 Liberty RdSteamed crabs, oysters, seafood dishes, great pizza, subs, sandwiches and their famous crab dip!!!!
If you're craving Tex/Mex, you'll really enjoy Los Aztecas! The restaurant is open and airy and the margs are cold and delicious!
Los Aztecas
1213 Liberty RdIf you're craving Tex/Mex, you'll really enjoy Los Aztecas! The restaurant is open and airy and the margs are cold and delicious!
If you're looking for the BEST Crab cake in the area, this is your destination! A quick 8 minute drive west on Rt. 26, Basta Pasta serves up a truly authentic MD crab cake with tons of lump crabmeat and not a lot of filler! They also have outstanding Italian dishes and a terrific house salad!
Basta Pasta Eldersburg
5957 Exchange DrIf you're looking for the BEST Crab cake in the area, this is your destination! A quick 8 minute drive west on Rt. 26, Basta Pasta serves up a truly authentic MD crab cake with tons of lump crabmeat and not a lot of filler! They also have outstanding Italian dishes and a terrific house salad!
They deliver and Sonny's is our go to for terrific pizza! You can order through Door Dash! And if you love an Italian sub, their Italian Stallion is the best around!
Sonny's NY Pizza
1311 Londontown BoulevardThey deliver and Sonny's is our go to for terrific pizza! You can order through Door Dash! And if you love an Italian sub, their Italian Stallion is the best around!
New to town in 2023, The Local Motive is a cute pub offering signature cocktails and fun food! Grab a seat at the window and enjoy a view of the comings and goings on Main St!
The Local Motive
New to town in 2023, The Local Motive is a cute pub offering signature cocktails and fun food! Grab a seat at the window and enjoy a view of the comings and goings on Main St!
Small, quiet and super cute, this little restaurant serves chef inspired dishes! Located on Main St, Chef Keith is continually changing it up and trying new things! Not bar food, but you can enjoy absolutely delicious meals! Definitely the best food on Main St!
7556 Main Street Bistro
Small, quiet and super cute, this little restaurant serves chef inspired dishes! Located on Main St, Chef Keith is continually changing it up and trying new things! Not bar food, but you can enjoy absolutely delicious meals! Definitely the best food on Main St!
Located on Main Street, next to The Bistro, this is the spot for hot dog lovers! Serving hotdogs named after infamous gangsters, you're sure to find unusual takes on the OG hot dog!
Dirty Gangster Dogs
Located on Main Street, next to The Bistro, this is the spot for hot dog lovers! Serving hotdogs named after infamous gangsters, you're sure to find unusual takes on the OG hot dog!
Just a short drive east on Rt 26, BroHos offers amazing breakfast, lunch, and munch items! They sell their own brands of hot sauces and locally produced food items! They are closed on Tuesdays and close daily at 3 pm. Definitely worth the short drive!
Broho Corner Store
Just a short drive east on Rt 26, BroHos offers amazing breakfast, lunch, and munch items! They sell their own brands of hot sauces and locally produced food items! They are closed on Tuesdays and close daily at 3 pm. Definitely worth the short drive!
A short 4 minute drive, Rincon is our new favorite place for Italian!!! Fresh, delicious, huge portions! The chicken saltimbocca is fantastic!
Rincon Italian Grill
A short 4 minute drive, Rincon is our new favorite place for Italian!!! Fresh, delicious, huge portions! The chicken saltimbocca is fantastic!
Shopping
The cutest little shop offering a wide selection of wines and craft beers, as well as a plethora of fair trade, hand- made, recycled, and socially conscious unique gifts! Outside seating area to enjoy a glass! Friday night live music May to the end of October!
The Vine on Main
7615 Main StThe cutest little shop offering a wide selection of wines and craft beers, as well as a plethora of fair trade, hand- made, recycled, and socially conscious unique gifts! Outside seating area to enjoy a glass! Friday night live music May to the end of October!
Cowboys and Angels Boutique
7552 Main StIf you’re into Western boots and clothing, this is the place for you!
A Likely Story Bookstore
7566 W Main StA small, locally owned, old fashioned bookstore!
Recreation
Mountain bikers favorite! Biking and hiking trails. Picnic areas. A waterfall!
8 locals recommend
Patapsco Valley State Park McKeldin Area
11676 Marriottsville RdMountain bikers favorite! Biking and hiking trails. Picnic areas. A waterfall!
An 8 minute drive, Piney Run Park is a gem!!!! Boasting a man made lake perfect for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking, Piney Run is a great place to visit while in the area. They do rent canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats during the summer months. There are many hiking trails, a Nature Center, picnic tables, playgrounds, and pavilions available for rental.
9 locals recommend
Piney Run Park
30 Martz RdAn 8 minute drive, Piney Run Park is a gem!!!! Boasting a man made lake perfect for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking, Piney Run is a great place to visit while in the area. They do rent canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats during the summer months. There are many hiking trails, a Nature Center, picnic tables, playgrounds, and pavilions available for rental.
A walk down River Rd is enchanting any time of year! Part of the Patapsco Park System, this portion of the park allows you to fish, wade, skim rocks or just plop your chair in the water on a hot, summer day!
River Road
River RoadA walk down River Rd is enchanting any time of year! Part of the Patapsco Park System, this portion of the park allows you to fish, wade, skim rocks or just plop your chair in the water on a hot, summer day!
Just a short walk up Springfield Ave, Millard Cooper Park is fun for all! 2 playgrounds and, coming Summer 2022, our very own Splash Pad!! Tables are provided for picnicking, an easy hike through the woods for little ones, full service indoor restroom, and concerts and free movies during the summer months!
Millard Cooper Park
Just a short walk up Springfield Ave, Millard Cooper Park is fun for all! 2 playgrounds and, coming Summer 2022, our very own Splash Pad!! Tables are provided for picnicking, an easy hike through the woods for little ones, full service indoor restroom, and concerts and free movies during the summer months!
Located just over the bridge from Sykesville Station, South Branch Park offers an awesome playground and a skate park for skateboarding enthusiasts.
South Branch Park
350 W Friendship RdLocated just over the bridge from Sykesville Station, South Branch Park offers an awesome playground and a skate park for skateboarding enthusiasts.
Grocery Stores, Pharmacies. Department Stores
Safeway
1313 Londontown BoulevardSafeway is the closest grocery store. Very clean, well stocked, great bakery and deli.
Aldi is a quick 5 minute drive North on Rt.32. Bring a quarter and a bag! Very reasonable prices and interesting finds!
ALDI
1320 Liberty RoadAldi is a quick 5 minute drive North on Rt.32. Bring a quarter and a bag! Very reasonable prices and interesting finds!
This Walmart is a 5 minute drive and has literally everything.
10 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
6400A Ridge RdThis Walmart is a 5 minute drive and has literally everything.
CVS
1000 S Charles StLocated 5 minutes north on Rt. 32.
Walgreens
8050 Liberty RdAt the corner of healthy and happy, Rt 26 and Rt 32.
Kohl's Eldersburg
1324 Londontown BlvdFive minute drive. What can I say? It's Kohl's!