Sites of Interest near Shipley's Grant Homes
Howard County, MD is continually rated as one of the best places to live in the country for quality of life. When you move to Shipley’s Grant, you’ll be minutes from shopping and dining in both downtown Ellicott City and Columbia. Nationally ranked schools for all grade levels are close by. There are parks for picnicking, fabulous nightlife and entertainment everywhere.
You’ll also enjoy easy access to I-95, I-97, the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Route 100, BWI and a MARC station, giving you a multitude of options for reaching both Baltimore and Washington, DC in a half-hour’s time.
Distances
- Downtown Ellicott City – 5 miles
Arundel Mills – 7 miles
Columbia Town Center and Columbia Mall – 7.3 miles
Patapsco Valley State Park – 4 miles
BWI Airport – 12 miles
Fort Meade – 7.3 miles
Baltimore – 15 miles
Washington, DC – 28 miles
Parks
Howard County is known for its ample parkland, lakes and open green space. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in the area surrounding Shipley’s Grant.Shopping and Dining
From downtown Ellicott City to Columbia, you’re sure to find whatever you’re looking for, and a whole lot more, at the stores and restaurants that surround your new home.- C: Downtown Ellicott City
- D: The Mall in Columbia
- E: Arundel Mills Mall
- Shopping in Howard County
- Dining in Howard County
Schools
When you live in Howard County, you live in one of the best areas for education in the nation. Use the links below to learn more about the schools available to you and your family.- Howard County Schools
- F: Bellows Spring Elementary School
- G: Bonnie Branch Middle School
- H: Long Reach High School
Community
At Shipley’s Grant, we make it affordable to live in one of the highest-rated areas of the country for quality of life. Explore the services available to you and your family in Howard County.- Howard County
- Howard County Commuter Information
- Maryland Transit Administration
- Moderate Income Housing Unit (MIHU) Program Information

