Coolest Small Town in America - Sykesville
City/town information
First the Coolest Small Town, now the Best Main Street. In 2016, Sykesville was voted Coolest Small Town in America and in 2021 won the Best Main Street award. Charming and friendly, Main street is a wonderful place to spend your day, eating, shopping, and relaxing. Parks and playgrounds are also prevalent and within walking distance.
8 locals recommend
Sykesville
First the Coolest Small Town, now the Best Main Street. In 2016, Sykesville was voted Coolest Small Town in America and in 2021 won the Best Main Street award. Charming and friendly, Main street is a wonderful place to spend your day, eating, shopping, and relaxing. Parks and playgrounds are also prevalent and within walking distance.
Food scene
Local Favorite. E.W. Beck's is a family owned and operated restaurant located on Historic Main Street in Sykesville, Maryland. Open for over a quarter of a century, where fine food and drink is served with small town hospitality and every guest becomes a good friend.
6 locals recommend
E W Beck's Pub
7565 Main StLocal Favorite. E.W. Beck's is a family owned and operated restaurant located on Historic Main Street in Sykesville, Maryland. Open for over a quarter of a century, where fine food and drink is served with small town hospitality and every guest becomes a good friend.
Market Tavern is a gourmet market and neighborhood bar specializing in local beer, classic cocktails and European style tapas.
Market Tavern
7540 Main StMarket Tavern is a gourmet market and neighborhood bar specializing in local beer, classic cocktails and European style tapas.
The French Twist is a sit down retail coffee shop that sources extraordinary coffees from a micro-roaster, Dillanos Coffee Roasters, and offers a full menu of made to order savory and sweet crêpes. Outdoor and upstairs seating available.
The French Twist Cafe
732 Oklahoma AveThe French Twist is a sit down retail coffee shop that sources extraordinary coffees from a micro-roaster, Dillanos Coffee Roasters, and offers a full menu of made to order savory and sweet crêpes. Outdoor and upstairs seating available.
Sykesville Station is located in the historic B&O Railroad Station that originally opened in 1883. This beautiful Queen Anne station was designed by E. Francis Baldwin and ran as a train station until 1950. Southern inspired food including Shrimp and grits, Cajun steak bites, burgers and a full bar.
Sykesville Station
7618 W Main StSykesville Station is located in the historic B&O Railroad Station that originally opened in 1883. This beautiful Queen Anne station was designed by E. Francis Baldwin and ran as a train station until 1950. Southern inspired food including Shrimp and grits, Cajun steak bites, burgers and a full bar.
A family owned and operated restaurant serving homemade food, huge portions and wonderful pastries.
Big Belly Deli
887 Sandosky RdA family owned and operated restaurant serving homemade food, huge portions and wonderful pastries.
Hand crafted spirits (vodka, gin, bourbon, rye) and a few seasonal cordials. Stop on in for a sample or a cocktail!
Vodka, Limoncello, Nocino, Gin, Rye and Bourbon from Maryland grown grains. Smaller runs of seasonal spirits will be available in our Distillery Store.
Patapsco Distilling Company
7609 Main StHand crafted spirits (vodka, gin, bourbon, rye) and a few seasonal cordials. Stop on in for a sample or a cocktail!
Vodka, Limoncello, Nocino, Gin, Rye and Bourbon from Maryland grown grains. Smaller runs of seasonal spirits will be available in our Distillery Store.
A fun and comfortable local handmade ice cream shop with candies by Wockenfuss. Only fresh ingredients used! Ice Cream made daily.
Norwood Ice Cream & Candy Company
5957 Exchange DriveA fun and comfortable local handmade ice cream shop with candies by Wockenfuss. Only fresh ingredients used! Ice Cream made daily.
Shopping
A true Independent Book Store. Great curated selection for the whole family. Author events, readings, and great customer service.
A Likely Story Bookstore
7566 W Main StA true Independent Book Store. Great curated selection for the whole family. Author events, readings, and great customer service.
Revive & Company is a charming home interiors boutique located in the heart of Historic Sykesville. Specializing in refined accent furniture, stylish interiors, and exquisite gifts.
Revive & Company
7567 Main StRevive & Company is a charming home interiors boutique located in the heart of Historic Sykesville. Specializing in refined accent furniture, stylish interiors, and exquisite gifts.
Be Blends Collective is a small, family owned boutique curating and showcasing unique products from small and local artisans. You'll find everything from natural bath & body products, to jewelry, home decor, soy candles, personal accessories, & tea.
Be Blends Collective
7546 W Main StBe Blends Collective is a small, family owned boutique curating and showcasing unique products from small and local artisans. You'll find everything from natural bath & body products, to jewelry, home decor, soy candles, personal accessories, & tea.
Locally crafted and national award winning UNWILNED candles and gift shop. Their candles are crafted using elegantly rustic reused wine bottles and all natural soy wax infused with relaxing scents. Local gifts and crafts also fill the shop.
Unwined Candles
7542 W Main StLocally crafted and national award winning UNWILNED candles and gift shop. Their candles are crafted using elegantly rustic reused wine bottles and all natural soy wax infused with relaxing scents. Local gifts and crafts also fill the shop.
A western shopping experience in the heart of downtown Sykesville. Authentic Western hats, boots, clothing and accessories.
Cowboys and Angels Boutique
7552 Main StA western shopping experience in the heart of downtown Sykesville. Authentic Western hats, boots, clothing and accessories.
WIDE SELECTION OF WELL-PRICED WINES AND CRAFT BEERS AS WELL AS A SHOP FULL OF FAIR TRADE, HAND-MADE, RECYCLED, SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS, UNIQUE GIFTS. FREE WINE TASTINGS. ALSO SERVING LIGHT FARE MENU AND BEVERAGES AT OUR OUTDOOR CAFE.
The Vine on Main
7615 Main StWIDE SELECTION OF WELL-PRICED WINES AND CRAFT BEERS AS WELL AS A SHOP FULL OF FAIR TRADE, HAND-MADE, RECYCLED, SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS, UNIQUE GIFTS. FREE WINE TASTINGS. ALSO SERVING LIGHT FARE MENU AND BEVERAGES AT OUR OUTDOOR CAFE.
Services
Hair by Samsara is a 5-star, eco-friendly, boutique salon in the heart of Historic Downtown Sykesville, Maryland.
In addition to expert lash extension services, and facial waxing, Samsara offers a complete range of hair coloring services, texturizing options, precision and creative hair design, customized to each guest's inspiration and lifestyle.
Hair by Samsara Salon
7606 Main StHair by Samsara is a 5-star, eco-friendly, boutique salon in the heart of Historic Downtown Sykesville, Maryland.
In addition to expert lash extension services, and facial waxing, Samsara offers a complete range of hair coloring services, texturizing options, precision and creative hair design, customized to each guest's inspiration and lifestyle.
Pin IT Up Acupuncture is a boutique style Acupuncture and Holistic Wellness Studio. Services include Acupuncture, Nutrition, Essential Oil Therapy, Acupressure, Aromatherapy, and additional Integrative Health & Wellness Techniques and Tools.
Pin IT Up Acupuncture
7541 Main StPin IT Up Acupuncture is a boutique style Acupuncture and Holistic Wellness Studio. Services include Acupuncture, Nutrition, Essential Oil Therapy, Acupressure, Aromatherapy, and additional Integrative Health & Wellness Techniques and Tools.
Headmasters provides cuts, color, shaves, styling, pedicures, manicures and waxing for men of all ages in an enjoyable, relaxing and professional atmosphere.
HeadMasters Grooming Salon for Men
7600 Main StHeadmasters provides cuts, color, shaves, styling, pedicures, manicures and waxing for men of all ages in an enjoyable, relaxing and professional atmosphere.
The Old Main Line Visitor Center and Post Office is open 6 days weekly and provides shipping, stamps, copying, faxing and local brochures and postcards.
Sykesville Station
7618 W Main StThe Old Main Line Visitor Center and Post Office is open 6 days weekly and provides shipping, stamps, copying, faxing and local brochures and postcards.
Sightseeing
Natural, educational and recreational opportunities abound at Piney Run Park, Carroll County Maryland's oldest developed park. The park was opened in 1974, featuring a 300-acre lake as its centerpiece and provides multiple recreational activities such as fishing, boating and boat rentals, and park sponsored fishing tournaments. The lake is surrounded by 550 acres of fields, forest, and open spaces that contain over 5 miles of hiking trails, as well as tennis courts, playgrounds, climbing rock, picnic tables, and comfort stations.
9 locals recommend
Piney Run Park
30 Martz RdNatural, educational and recreational opportunities abound at Piney Run Park, Carroll County Maryland's oldest developed park. The park was opened in 1974, featuring a 300-acre lake as its centerpiece and provides multiple recreational activities such as fishing, boating and boat rentals, and park sponsored fishing tournaments. The lake is surrounded by 550 acres of fields, forest, and open spaces that contain over 5 miles of hiking trails, as well as tennis courts, playgrounds, climbing rock, picnic tables, and comfort stations.
The Piney Run Park Nature Center is a special focal point of Piney Run Park, where naturalists are available year-round to answer questions and share nature's surprises. Visit the center and see rescued wildlife from snakes and turtles to hawks and owls.
9 locals recommend
Piney Run Park
30 Martz RdThe Piney Run Park Nature Center is a special focal point of Piney Run Park, where naturalists are available year-round to answer questions and share nature's surprises. Visit the center and see rescued wildlife from snakes and turtles to hawks and owls.
Patapsco Valley State Park has seven different recreation areas and is located along the Patapsco River. It is a haven for hikers and mountain bikers, with a variety of trails available. Recreational opportunities include hiking, fishing, camping, canoeing, horseback and mountain bike trails, as well as picnicking for individuals or large groups in the park’s many popular pavilions. The park is nationally known for its trail opportunities and scenery. We have over 200 miles of trails, with 70 of those miles identified as maintained trails. There are hiker-only trails and multi-use trails accessible from many areas of Patapsco.
8 locals recommend
Patapsco Valley State Park McKeldin Area
11676 Marriottsville RdPatapsco Valley State Park has seven different recreation areas and is located along the Patapsco River. It is a haven for hikers and mountain bikers, with a variety of trails available. Recreational opportunities include hiking, fishing, camping, canoeing, horseback and mountain bike trails, as well as picnicking for individuals or large groups in the park’s many popular pavilions. The park is nationally known for its trail opportunities and scenery. We have over 200 miles of trails, with 70 of those miles identified as maintained trails. There are hiker-only trails and multi-use trails accessible from many areas of Patapsco.