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Travel Guide

Everything you need to get to Turf Valley Resort, find a room, and make the most of the weekend.

Venue & Hotel
Where to Stay

Turf Valley Resort

The reunion venue and official host hotel: 172 renovated rooms and suites set on 1,000 acres in Ellicott City.

Book using the group code [TBD, posted once confirmed] to access the family rate. The resort offers rooms ranging from traditional queens to two-bedroom suites with full kitchenettes, ideal for families of any size. All rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi, mini fridge, Keurig, and microwave. Extended-stay villas also available on-property.

Address2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
DistanceOn-site (the resort is the reunion venue)
PriceGroup rate TBD · standard rates from ~$149/night
DetailsTo reserve at the group rate, call 410-465-1500 or email reservations@turfvalley.com and mention the McCarthy Family Reunion. Group rate cutoff date TBD.
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More Options Close By

If the resort block fills, several well-reviewed hotels are within 5–10 miles of the venue.

The Homewood Suites and Hampton Inn (both in Columbia/Ellicott City) are within 10 minutes and offer extended-stay rooms with free parking. No group rate at off-site properties. Book directly through their websites or a travel aggregator.

AddressEllicott City and Columbia, MD
Distance2–8 miles from venue
Price$120–$180/night
DetailsTurf Valley also offers extended-stay villas on-property if you'd prefer to stay closer to the action.
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Getting Here

By Air, Road & Rail

Turf Valley Resort sits between Baltimore and Washington, well served by two major airports and an easy drive from most of the East Coast.

BWI is the closest airport at about 20 minutes away. Reagan National (DCA) is roughly 45 minutes south. The resort is just off Route 40 with easy access to I-70 and I-695. Amtrak serves Baltimore Penn Station; from there it's about a 25-minute rideshare to the resort.

Address2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
DistanceBWI: ~20 min · DCA: ~45 min · Penn Station Baltimore: ~25 min
PriceParking on-site: complimentary
DetailsRideshare (Uber/Lyft) widely available from both airports and Penn Station. The resort does not offer a shuttle service.
Get directionsBWI AirportDCA AirportPenn Station Baltimore
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On-Site & Nearby

Things to Do While You're Here

Between reunion events, Turf Valley's 1,000 acres keep everyone busy: two championship courses, a full spa, pools, pickleball, and a nature trail.

On-site at Turf Valley: 36 holes of championship golf (The Original Course and The Hialeah Course, both renovated 2022), indoor and outdoor pools, pickleball and tennis courts, The Spa at Turf Valley, a fitness center, and a 1.4-mile walking trail. Off-site: Historic Old Ellicott City's main street is about 10 minutes east, with antiques, bakeries, and good bars. Patapsco Valley State Park is minutes away for hiking. Baltimore's Inner Harbor is about 25 minutes east.

Address2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
DistanceOld Ellicott City: ~10 min · Baltimore Inner Harbor: ~25 min · Patapsco Valley State Park: ~5 min
DetailsAlexandra's Restaurant on-site for American fusion dining. Golf lessons available through PGA professionals. Spa appointments: 410-203-2755.
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