Let’s face it, nobody likes driving around a busy parking lot, looking for a space to park only to find one and somebody from the opposite direction snags it from you. 😦 This time of year you aim to get somewhere early to avoid blowing though half a tank of gas driving around…and around…and around the parking lots looking for that one empty space. Well, Historic Ellicott City has a solution for you!
Do you know about the stairs that connect Main Street to the Courthouse Parking lot? It’s as if a new parking garage was built without the nuisance of a new parking garage being built! 🙂    Thank you, Lyndsey, for helping me showcase the Ellicott City Stairs!                       
These stairs lead you to hassle free parking! Located upper Main, behind the Phoenix Upper Main and close to The Wine Bin, the stairs serve as a great solution to parking challenges. The Courthouse parking lot may be used in the evenings and on weekends. Gone are your parking issues! Now you can easily support your local small businesses knowing that you’ll have plenty of parking on weekends!
Check out how fast you can get to Main Street when you park at the Courthouse:
Along with the newer parking option, Historic Ellicott City has several different parking areas along with street parking.
You can find directions, list of businesses and parking lot info here.
Here’s Howard County Councilman, District 1, Jon Weinstein and Howard County’s County Executive, Allan Kittleman, at the top of the stairs (nobody was blinded by the sun in the making of this photo 🙂 ).
Ellicott City’s Historic District is a wonderful shopping destination with a diverse offering of goods, services and restaurants and is home to a thriving art community. You can find a list of businesses and events here.
Rachel Rawlings, manager of Salon Marielle, 8239 Main Street, shared with me, “Our salon guests love having the option of parking at the courthouse and taking the stairs. Especially during busier times like during our wonderful festivals. It’s a beautiful view and walk down from the top of town.”
Our charming town provides a plethora of choices for you and you’ll be certain to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones.
Evenings are magical, come on down to shop or dine!
Many great shops and boutiques, art galleries, antiques and collectibles, a diverse shopping experience for everyone!
Howard County’s Welcome Center is part of our Main Street community. This photo is from last year’s tree lighting ceremony at Midnight Madness. Be sure to catch it this year on Friday, December 4th!                                        
So, head on down to Main Street in Ellicott City, support small businesses and don’t forget, parking is easy peasy!
When you’re on the stairs, be sure to take a selfie, use #ECstairselfies and perhaps you’ll be added to the Instagram page! 🙂
Here’s how Richard Ellsberry, an Ellicott City resident, feels about the addition of the stairs, “For me, any long-term solid infrastructure is a good thing, and those stairs are going to be there in a hundred years. They look great & help with storm water management.”
Not only do these stairs help us by providing an entire new parking option, but as Richard mentioned, they have a phenomenal other purpose. Check out this amazing video, made by Cecilia Lane!
Shuttle Service today too!
Head to Historic Ellicott City and #ShopSmall! Have fun!
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Visitors – thank you for taking the time to read and view this blogpost and considering your visit to Main Street, Historic Ellicott City .  If you are ever in need of photography services, I’d love the chance to talk with you.  Here’s a little more info about us….. Whether you choose to be photographed in our studio, on location or along the quaint streets of our own beautiful historic town, you will truly enjoy your experience with Pam Long Photography. Clients enjoy a variety of portraiture, from maternity and babies, to children and families, high school seniors, pets, business headshots and special events. Whatever occasion life blesses you with, we will help you capture and document those moments to cherish for generations to come. To receive information about what we offer and how we can meet your needs, please contact us at 410.988.5563 or email us at pam@pamlongphotography.com to set up a complimentary consultation. We look forward to transforming your memories into your favorite works of art!
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