Sykesville

The historic Town of Sykesville overlooks the Patapsco River and is located on the B&O Railway bordering both Howard and Carroll Counties. Don’t let the small size fool you, Sykesville has something for everyone – dining, shopping, model train displays, children’s train rides, restored B&O Train Station restaurant, the History Museum, the restored One-Room Schoolhouse, and many seasonal and special events throughout the year.

Learn about Sykesville’s historic buildings, its connection with Napoleon and the civil war on a walking tour.

The Sykesville Town House is one of the most haunted places in Maryland and features a Ghosts and Legends tour each Fall. Sykesville has been voted the best Town in Maryland and 10th best in the country for raising a family by Bloomberg Businessweek.