Sylvia’s guidebook
Sightseeing
One of the biggest aquariums in the US. A three-story fish tank and an eye-opening shark alley make this spot worth a visit. 26 minutes drive from the suite.
If you are not a member, you will need to reserve your timed entries in advance.
Check out more info and purchase your tickets here:
https://aqua.org/
438 locals recommend
National Aquarium
501 E Pratt StOne of the biggest aquariums in the US. A three-story fish tank and an eye-opening shark alley make this spot worth a visit. 26 minutes drive from the suite.
If you are not a member, you will need to reserve your timed entries in advance.
Check out more info and purchase your tickets here:
https://aqua.org/
A must-visit in Baltimore. Beautiful harbor view with restaurants, shops, and exhibits in the area. 25 minutes drive from the suite.
534 locals recommend
Inner Harbor
A must-visit in Baltimore. Beautiful harbor view with restaurants, shops, and exhibits in the area. 25 minutes drive from the suite.
Beautiful water reservoir offering fishing, boat rentals, birdwatching, and picnicking. It is also a good hiking area. There is a duck park (Parque de los patos) at the reservoir beach at 24057 Loch Raven Dr, Phoenix, MD 21131
30 minutes drive from the suite.
27 locals recommend
Loch Raven Reservoir
Beautiful water reservoir offering fishing, boat rentals, birdwatching, and picnicking. It is also a good hiking area. There is a duck park (Parque de los patos) at the reservoir beach at 24057 Loch Raven Dr, Phoenix, MD 21131
30 minutes drive from the suite.
Food scene
Local Jamaican food. Oxtail and curry chicken are must-tries!
7 minutes drive from the suite. Delivery available.
K and T Island Taste
10490 Owings Mills BoulevardLocal Jamaican food. Oxtail and curry chicken are must-tries!
7 minutes drive from the suite. Delivery available.
Local southern restaurant, try their crab cakes, bourbon wings, and fish.
6 minutes drive from the suite. Delivery available.
6 locals recommend
Granny's Restaurant
9712 Groffs Mill DrLocal southern restaurant, try their crab cakes, bourbon wings, and fish.
6 minutes drive from the suite. Delivery available.
Korean BBQ restaurant with bar and all-you-can-eat BBQ. 18 minutes drive from the suite. Dine-in only.
Very welcoming atmosphere, good for celebration and fun. If you go during dinner hours or weekend, expect waiting in line and slow service. They don't accept reservations for small groups.
Iron Age Soy Beef Steak, Beef Bulgogi, Spicy Rice Cake, and Steamed Eggs are must-tries.
24 locals recommend
Iron Age
1054 Rockville PikeKorean BBQ restaurant with bar and all-you-can-eat BBQ. 18 minutes drive from the suite. Dine-in only.
Very welcoming atmosphere, good for celebration and fun. If you go during dinner hours or weekend, expect waiting in line and slow service. They don't accept reservations for small groups.
Iron Age Soy Beef Steak, Beef Bulgogi, Spicy Rice Cake, and Steamed Eggs are must-tries.
Indian/Nepalese restaurant. 27 minutes drive from the suite. This place is too far away for delivery, however, if you are visiting Ellicott City/Columbia/Arundel Mill, you can stop by here for a meal.
Chicken/Goat Vindaloo, samosa, chicken curry, and many other dishes are delicious.
7 locals recommend
Curry & Kabob
5325 Village Center DrIndian/Nepalese restaurant. 27 minutes drive from the suite. This place is too far away for delivery, however, if you are visiting Ellicott City/Columbia/Arundel Mill, you can stop by here for a meal.
Chicken/Goat Vindaloo, samosa, chicken curry, and many other dishes are delicious.
Fresh and good quality sashimi. 20 minutes drive from the suite. Dine-in/takeout available.
Niko Japanese Restaurant
3570 Saint Johns LaneFresh and good quality sashimi. 20 minutes drive from the suite. Dine-in/takeout available.
Korean BBQ restaurant. Welcoming and authentic atmosphere, not all-you-can-eat, but has more food variety than Iron Age. Open until late hours. Expect long wait and slow service during dinner hours or weekends.
22 minutes drive from the suite.
8 locals recommend
Honey Pig Restaurant
10045 Baltimore National PikeKorean BBQ restaurant. Welcoming and authentic atmosphere, not all-you-can-eat, but has more food variety than Iron Age. Open until late hours. Expect long wait and slow service during dinner hours or weekends.
22 minutes drive from the suite.
Authentic Thai restaurant, they also serve Thai street foods. 22 minutes drive from the suite.
Eattini Thai Kitchen
10045 Baltimore National PikeAuthentic Thai restaurant, they also serve Thai street foods. 22 minutes drive from the suite.
Fresh and good quality seafood restaurant. Lunch and dinner menus are different. Reservation recommended. Must try their raw bar oysters, Thames Street Seafood Salad is worth every penny, crab cake and fried oyster po boy sandwich are yummy. 31 minutes drive from the suite.
75 locals recommend
Thames Street Oyster House
1728 Thames StFresh and good quality seafood restaurant. Lunch and dinner menus are different. Reservation recommended. Must try their raw bar oysters, Thames Street Seafood Salad is worth every penny, crab cake and fried oyster po boy sandwich are yummy. 31 minutes drive from the suite.
A food spot that has unique local vendors. Outdoor and indoor seatings are available, it is a nice place to chill on a sunny day. There are also a lot of local bars nearby. A good area to walk around in downtown Baltimore. 28 minutes drive from the suite.
26 locals recommend
Broadway Market station
A food spot that has unique local vendors. Outdoor and indoor seatings are available, it is a nice place to chill on a sunny day. There are also a lot of local bars nearby. A good area to walk around in downtown Baltimore. 28 minutes drive from the suite.
Best pit beef sandwich in town, great value! Get the fries and gravy too!
15 minutes drive from the suite. Takeout available. Closed on Sundays.
Pioneer Pit Beef
Johnnycake RoadBest pit beef sandwich in town, great value! Get the fries and gravy too!
15 minutes drive from the suite. Takeout available. Closed on Sundays.
Authentic Nigerian food. Highly recommend beef/lamb suya! Indoor live music on Friday nights. 6 minutes drive from the suite. Dine-in and take-out are available.
Suya Spot Owings Mills
10309 Grand Central AveAuthentic Nigerian food. Highly recommend beef/lamb suya! Indoor live music on Friday nights. 6 minutes drive from the suite. Dine-in and take-out are available.
Best pizza nearby. 6 minutes drive from the suite. Dine-in and take-out are available.
Times Square Kitchen
10309 Grand Central AveBest pizza nearby. 6 minutes drive from the suite. Dine-in and take-out are available.
Nearby metro station area where you can find a good variety of restaurants. There are pizzas, American food, African food, Indian food, cajun seafood, a bar, etc. A lot of them are pretty good, some of them are in this Food Scene list as well. This area is 6 min drive from the suite.
Grand Central Avenue
Grand Central AvenueNearby metro station area where you can find a good variety of restaurants. There are pizzas, American food, African food, Indian food, cajun seafood, a bar, etc. A lot of them are pretty good, some of them are in this Food Scene list as well. This area is 6 min drive from the suite.
If you are craving for authentic Indian food but don’t know what to order, you need to check out their All-You-Can-Eat weekend brunch buffet! Best Indian buffet I’ve ever been too - great selections, good quality, and best price! Call them to confirm the time before you go (410-696-2727). 21 minutes drive from the suite.
The Mint Room
9469 Baltimore National PikeIf you are craving for authentic Indian food but don’t know what to order, you need to check out their All-You-Can-Eat weekend brunch buffet! Best Indian buffet I’ve ever been too - great selections, good quality, and best price! Call them to confirm the time before you go (410-696-2727). 21 minutes drive from the suite.
First Watch
1431 Reisterstown RoadBrunch/cafe spot. Try their million dollar bacon! 13 minutes drive from the suite.
Activities
Local shopping and activity center. 5 minutes drive/20 minutes walk from the suite.
Check out what they have here:
https://millstation.shopkimco.com/stores
Mill Station
10300 Mill Run CirLocal shopping and activity center. 5 minutes drive/20 minutes walk from the suite.
Check out what they have here:
https://millstation.shopkimco.com/stores
Nearby shopping mall. 23 minutes drive from the suite.
Check out what they have here:
https://www.towsontowncenter.com/en/directory/
95 locals recommend
Towson Town Center
825 Dulaney Valley RdNearby shopping mall. 23 minutes drive from the suite.
Check out what they have here:
https://www.towsontowncenter.com/en/directory/
Nearby shopping mall. 25 minutes drive from the suite.
Check out what they have here:
https://www.themallincolumbia.com/en/directory/
61 locals recommend
The Mall in Columbia
10300 Little Patuxent PkwyNearby shopping mall. 25 minutes drive from the suite.
Check out what they have here:
https://www.themallincolumbia.com/en/directory/
Big shopping mall with theater. There are also lots of restaurants and a casino ((Live! Casino) right next to it. 30 minutes drive from the suite.
Check out what they have here:
https://www.simon.com/mall/arundel-mills/stores
This place is 10 minutes away from the BWI Airport.
82 locals recommend
Arundel Mills
7000 Arundel Mills CirBig shopping mall with theater. There are also lots of restaurants and a casino ((Live! Casino) right next to it. 30 minutes drive from the suite.
Check out what they have here:
https://www.simon.com/mall/arundel-mills/stores
This place is 10 minutes away from the BWI Airport.
City/town information
Ellicott City
Nearby historic town. 23 minutes drive from the suite.