The Wayside Inn

The Wayside Inn is a historic bed and breakfast in Ellicott City, Maryland, tracing its origins to 1755 when the property was owned by Henry Pierpont. Local history holds that the inn served travelers on the Washington-to-Baltimore route, and a white oak on the grounds was certified in 2023 as planted circa 1787 — the year the U.S. Constitution was signed. Recognized by Washingtonian magazine in October 2024 as a leading haunted hotel in the Mid-Atlantic, the inn blends nearly 250 years of history with present-day hospitality. Guests stay in a collection of rooms and suites set within a fieldstone manor that has been carefully restored. Multi-course gourmet breakfasts and romantic add-on packages make the inn a destination for anniversaries, honeymoons, and celebratory getaways. The inn's gardens have served as the backdrop for intimate ceremonies and milestone gatherings.