Golf originated in Scotland, and to this day, many claim that the rolling, grassy hills of that country make for the very best golf courses. Well, Willow Springs in Skyesville is a course that rivals the best Scottish tradition. Not far from The Enclave at Emerson apartments, when you step up to the tee here,… (Continue reading)
Volleyball House in Elkridge: Get Ready To Play
Located in Elkridge, convenient to the Belmont Station apartments, the Volleyball House is the perfect place to bump, spike, and set. This is a volleyball experience that you will not find in a gym, so whether you want to join a team for competitive games, enjoy some time on the indoor soccer field, or just… (Continue reading)
Cafe de Paris in Columbia: Cuisine from the City of Lights
Locals have long adored this charming French restaurant in Columbia, not far from The Enclave at Emerson apartments, not only for the atmosphere, but for the delicious food and quality service. Relying on astute attention to detail, the chef often makes the rounds to inquire about patrons' meals. Cafe de Paris serves some of the… (Continue reading)
Grrche: Grilled Cheese Classics in Baltimore
Grrche? This food truck with a funny sounding name specializes in a classic bit of American cuisine: grilled cheese sandwiches! Roving through Baltimore, just a short drive away from Belmont Station Apartments, Grrche forgoes the standard combo of Velveeta and white bread in favor of creative, eclectic takes on the sandwich. Here you'll find tasty… (Continue reading)
Bring the Family to the Sheep and Wool Festival
Sheep lovers, rejoice! It’s that time of year again for the 39th Annual Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival that takes place at Howard County Fairgrounds. On the first weekend of May, you can find two days full of live animals, arts and crafts, entertainment, workshops and food. In addition to other activities, the event includes… (Continue reading)
Mimi’s Cafe: French Dining in Elkridge
During the second world war, a young U.S. soldier named Arthur J. Simms was stationed in France. During his time there, he was so enthralled with French culture and food — and by a young woman named Mimi — that 30 years later, he opened the doors to Mimi's Cafe in Elkridge, Maryland. The cafe,… (Continue reading)
The Elkridge Furnace Inn: Fine American Dining in Elkridge
One of the most renowned classic American restaurants outside of D.C., The Elkridge Furnace Inn, not far from the Belmont Station apartments, serves up delicious meals like crab cakes with mustard pan sauce. This place isn't trying reinvent American food, it is instead attempting to perfect the most popular dishes within the tradition of American… (Continue reading)
Escape the City at Wine in the Woods
If you’re looking to escape the city atmosphere for a weekend, mark your calendar this May for Howard County’s 20-year anniversary of Wine in the Woods. This event takes place in Symphony Woods Park and has become a tradition for locals and tourists alike, attracting about 20,000 visitors annually. The event includes live music, food,… (Continue reading)
Earth Treks Climbing in Columbia: Reach New Heights
If you’re interested in exploring the fun world of rock climbing, whether for its impressive muscle toning benefits or just to have a fun time, it’s a great idea to get some indoor practice first. Earth Treks Climbing in Columbia, convenient to The Enclave at Emerson apartments, is a wonderful rock climbing institution with three… (Continue reading)
Baltimore Museum of Art: 19th and 20th Century Art
The Baltimore Museum of Art, founded in 1914, is a gorgeous building that is filled to the brim with history. Located near the Homewood campus of Johns Hopkins University, convenient to the Belmont Station apartments, the museum’s collection houses works by Matisse, Picasso, Manet, van Gogh, and Renoir among other masters. The museum has over… (Continue reading)


