The Orchards
in Howard County of Maryland, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.299 and -76.834 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 17' 56" and W -76° 50' 2"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:17 AM (Friday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:00 am and 4:47 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore The Orchards

The Orchards in Howard County (Maryland) is a city in United States about 30 mi (or 48 km) north of Washington DC, the country's capital.

Local time in The Orchards is now 06:17 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of The Orchards, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 20 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in a distance of 94 mi (or 152 km), South. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 10 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ellicott City, Baltimore, Towson, Westminster and Rockville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 3°C / 37 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 33 °F
Evening Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 999 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 77% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia

Address
5,3 mi
5485 Twin Knolls Road
21045 Columbia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Turf Valley Resort

Address
2,8 mi
2700 Turf Valley Rd
21042 Ellicott City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Residence Inn Columbia

Address
4,4 mi
4950 Beaver Run
21043 Ellicott City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Columbia MD

Address
4,6 mi
8880 Columbia 100 Parkway
21045 Columbia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sonesta ES Suites Columbia

Address
4,8 mi
8844 COLUMBIA 100 PARKWAY
21045 Columbia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel

Address
5,8 mi
10207 WINCOPIN CIRCLE
21044 Columbia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Extended Stay America Columbia Parkway

Address
4,6 mi
8870 COLUMBIA PKWY
21045 Columbia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Ellicott City Chiropractor - Dr Steve Silverston

Published: May 21, 2012
Length: 31:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Steve Silverston

http://www.drsilverston.com - Dr. Steve Silverston is a chiropractor Chiropractor Serving Ellicott City, Howard County, and Greater Baltimore. Listen in on this video as Dr. Silverston shares...


Enchanted Forest ruins in Ellicott City

Published: August 30, 2009
Length: 44:14 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

Enchanted Forest remains in Ellicott City, and Clark's Elioak Farm. I have 1000's of pics and lots of video, and I'm getting more all the time. Please subscribe, rate, and comment. I...


Auto Insurance Agency, Commercial Vehicle Insurance Agent in Ellicott City MD 21043

Published: January 04, 2013
Length: 01:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MsproVids1

When you need an auto insurance agency in Ellicott City, MD, come to Triple Sisters Inc. We have all the resources to handle your car insurance needs and we provide you with numerous options...


Wildlife at Daniels Dam, Ellicott City, MD

Published: September 29, 2009
Length: 40:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

General video of Daniels Dam before it's gone. "Daniels Dam furnished 400 horsepower for canvas and denim mills and also generated surplus electricity for Baltimore Gas and Electric. Daniels...


Daniels Dam

Published: January 01, 2015
Length: 45:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

the Patapsco River near Ellicott City, Maryland.


CSX Coal Train @ Daniels

Published: October 28, 2009
Length: 42:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

crossing the patapsco river in ellicott city.


Old House Foundation Ruins In Patapsco Park Daniels Ghost Town 1-19-14 HD

Published: January 19, 2014
Length: 16:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jacob Smith

This is a little bit of footage of an old house foundation and a few other foundations in Daniels, which is part of Pataspsco State Park now. One of the few ghost towns located in Patapsco...


CSX Exiting Dorsey, Then Entering Davis, Tunnels

Published: August 10, 2014
Length: 52:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

See the soot marks from the old double-track days? The Old Main Line in Ellicott City, Maryland.


EMD's Pulling CSX Q217 Out Of Davis Tunnel

Published: August 30, 2014
Length: 50:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

with an original granite stringer in the vicinity, along the Old Main Line near Ellicott City, Maryland. Please comment and Subscribe. I always subscribe back.


CSX SD60I Leading W/ GP15-1 & Davis Branch Bridge

Published: August 06, 2014
Length: 24:29 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

Here is this location on a very informative website - http://trainweb.org/oldmainline/oml6.htm#top.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Ellicott City, Maryland

Ellicott City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. The population was 65,834 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Howard County.

Located at 39.2681, -76.7989 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Census-designated places in Maryland, County seats in Maryland, Ellicott City, Maryland, Populated places in Howard County, Maryland, Unincorporated communities in Maryland, Quakerism in Maryland

Enchanted Forest (Maryland)

The Enchanted Forest is a now-closed theme park in Ellicott City, Maryland, on U.S. Route 40 (Baltimore National Pike) near the intersection with Bethany Lane. Other theme parks with the same name have since opened elsewhere. The Enchanted Forest officially opened on August 15, 1955, following a preview party the afternoon before — one month after Disneyland Park's opening. Appealing mostly to families with small children, the park had a nursery rhyme theme.

Located at 39.2803, -76.8567 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Amusement parks in Maryland, Buildings and structures in Howard County, Maryland, Defunct amusement parks in the United States, Ellicott City, Maryland, 1955 establishments in Maryland, 1995 disestablishments in Maryland

Mount Hebron High School

Mount Hebron High School is a public high school located in Ellicott City, Maryland. It is part of the Howard County Public School System.

Located at 39.2992, -76.8404 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public schools in Howard County, Maryland, Public high schools in Maryland, Educational institutions established in 1965, Ellicott City, Maryland, 1965 establishments in Maryland

Patapsco Female Institute

Patapsco Female Institute (PFI) is a former girls' boarding school, now a partially rebuilt historical site, located on Church Road in Ellicott City, Maryland, United States. The grounds are home to many community events throughout the year including Halloween tours, popular outdoor theatrical performances by The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, archeological digs, weddings and summer camps. The Patapsco Female Institute, designed by architect Robert Cary Long, Jr.

Located at 39.2706, -76.7969 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Howard County, Maryland landmarks, Buildings and structures in Howard County, Maryland, Ellicott City, Maryland, Visitor attractions in Howard County, Maryland

Howard County Police Department (Maryland)

The Howard County Police Department (HCPD) is the primary law enforcement agency servicing 272,452 persons within 252.04 square miles of Howard County, Maryland.

Located at 39.2764, -76.8064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Howard County, Maryland, County police departments of Maryland

Daniels, Maryland

Daniels is a ghost town straddling the Patapsco River east of Woodstock and north of Old Ellicott City in Baltimore County and Howard County, Maryland, United States. It is the location of the Daniels Mill, a site listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Located at 39.3167, -76.8164 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Company towns in Maryland, Ghost towns in Maryland, Geography of Baltimore County, Maryland, Geography of Howard County, Maryland

Linwood, Howard County, Maryland

Linwood is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States.

Located at 39.2772, -76.8053 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Howard County, Maryland, Unincorporated communities in Maryland

Rock Hill College

Rock Hill College was a boys' boarding school located in Ellicott City, Maryland. The school was divided into two departments: preparatory (for ages nine and up) and collegiate.

Located at 39.2657, -76.7965 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Burned buildings and structures in the United States, Defunct schools in Maryland, Schools in Howard County, Maryland