Visit our favorite local hotspots:

The Inn at Peralynna- Boutique Bed & Breakfast. Voted the #1 Romantic Bed & Breakfast in the US... two years in a row! Smoke & pet free

THE place for designer dog clothes and pet accessories, from dog t-shirts and tank tops, dog sweatshirts, dog bandanas, dog steps, dog carriers and more!

The Yuppy Puppy... Located in the heart of old-town Ellicott City offering superb selection of innovative gifts for pet lovers.

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Forty Weeks is fluent in the language and lifestyle of new and expectant mothers. We are the definitive resource -- from fashion and personal care, to trends and products. Forty Weeks speaks authoritatively to these women and their families.

Neighborhood style grocery carrying everything from delicious organic blueberries in the produce section to Julie's organic creamy ice cream sandwiches.

One-stop shopping for everything on your grocery and household cleaning list.

Aiming to stimulate and nurture the creation of green goods, expand the availability of alternative goods for growth and ingenuity. If it's cool and green, it's got Greensense.

Gifts and eco-friendly items for the home