The Charm of Downtown Ellicott City

Some of the most fascinating places I have visited are the small, historic downtown areas, where chain restaurants are nearly non-existent and the town has its own distinct ambiance. The mists in the morning at Carmel, California, the wildness and solitude of Whidbey Island, Washington State--small as they are, each place is distinct and unforgettable.

Ellicott Mills Railroad Station

One of my most memorable downtown visits was in fact 3,000 miles away from the aforementioned charmers.