Arbutus, Maryland
Arbutus is a community of 22,507 people in Baltimore County, Maryland, founded in August 18, 1896.
Why visit Arbutus
Townapedia lists 42 museums and landmarks, 35 parks and trails, 84 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include R/C Hollywood Cinema 4, Hanover Street Bridge, American Ice Company and Baltimore National Cemetery.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Arbutus
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Arbutus
Arbutus is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 20,483 at the 2010 census. The census area also contains the communities of Halethorpe and Relay, in which all three names were used during the 1960 census when the area had a population of 22,402.
From the Wikipedia article Arbutus, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Patapsco Swinging Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Pedestrian suspension bridge in Maryland
Museums and landmarks42
American Ice Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
United States historic place
Baltimore National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
United States national cemetery in Baltimore and Baltimore County, Maryland
Benson–Hammond House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in Maryland
Carrollton Viaduct
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Central Catonsville and Summit Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
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Edmondson Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Elkridge Furnace Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Franklin Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Maryland
H. L. Mencken House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Hebrew Orphan Asylum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Hilton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Catonsville, Maryland, United States
Lawyers Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Elkridge, Maryland, United States
30 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds35
Carroll Park
Park · 3.5 mi
Urban park and statistical area in Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Rockburn Branch Park
Park · 4.1 mi
Park in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
Patapsco Valley State Park Avalon Area
Hiking and trails · 2.3 mi
Sub-unit of the larger Patapsco Valley State Park.
Patapsco Valley State Park Glen Artney Area
Hiking and trails · 2.2 mi
Sub-unit of the larger Patapsco Valley State Park.
23 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes84
Grace Cafe
Restaurant · Chinese, Japanese, Sushi · 0.6 mi
5201 East Drive, Halethorpe
Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr 10:30-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Happy Garden
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.9 mi
810 Nursery Road, Linthicum Heights
Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr 10:30-22:30; Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-22:30
Pizza 786
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich, Burger, Wings · 0.6 mi
5209 East Drive, Halethorpe
Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Royal Spice
Restaurant · Indian, Nepalese · 1.9 mi
810 Nursery Road, Linthicum Heights
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-15:00,16:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-15:00,...
Heavy Seas Beer
Bar and pub · 1.1 mi
4615 Hollins Ferry Road
We-Fr 15:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Martha's Cafe
Restaurant
5507 Oregon Avenue, Halethorpe
Tu-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-20:00
OCA Mocha
Cafe · Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee Shop, Coffee, Espresso, Smoothie, Sandwich, Panini · 0.4 mi
5410 East Drive, Halethorpe
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00, Sa-Su 08:00-18:00
Three Brothers
Restaurant · Italian · 1.2 mi
3611 Washington Boulevard, Halethorpe
Sa-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00
72 more on the map.
History
The original Relay was an important station on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. It was where traffic from Baltimore merged with that from Washington, before continuing west along the railroad's main line towards Wheeling, West Virginia (prior to 1863, Virginia). It was also a key junction for the railroad's telegraph system (the first major system in the country). The Thomas Viaduct is also located in Relay. The bridge is now operated by CSX Transportation, which acquired the B&O in 1987.
From the History section of Arbutus, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Baltimore - BWI Airport North
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
1510 Aero Drive, Linthicum Heights
The Westin Baltimore Washington Airport - BWI
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
1110 Old Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum Heights
Extended Stay America - Baltimore - BWI Airport - Aero Dr.
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
1500 Aero Drive, Linthicum Heights
Churches and places of worship37
Dorguth Memorial United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Lansdowne Christian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Old Salem Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
First Baptist Church of Elkridge
Church · Baptist · 2.3 mi
5795 Paradise Avenue, Elkridge
Patronage of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church
Church · Greek Catholic · 0.6 mi
1265 Linden Avenue, Halethorpe
Shopping14
Antiques Collectibles & Stuff
Shop · 1.7 mi
911 South Beechfield Avenue, Baltimore
Gas and EV charging22
Schools, colleges and libraries75
Healthcare10
Concentra Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
1419 Knecht Avenue, Halethorpe
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
1701 Twin Springs Road, Halethorpe
Map of Arbutus
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 30°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 32°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 39°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 48°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 68°F | 3.4 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 71°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 53°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 43°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 35°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Md Sci Ctr Baltimore Hcn (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Baltimore County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-07-02: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-04-10: Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Baltimore-Washington International/Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Baltimore 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Columbia 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Annapolis 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Adelphi 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Annapolis Neck 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Washington 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Arlington 33 mi southwest, about 54 min by car
- Aberdeen 33 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Alexandria 36 mi southwest, about 58 min by car
- Accokeek 43 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Arbutus, MD Downtown, Scott218, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-06-02 19 12 02 View east along Maryland State Route 644 (Selma Avenue Spur) just west of U.S. Route 1 (Southwestern Boulevard) in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-08-25 11 18 50 View north along U.S. Route 1 (Southwestern Boulevard) from the overpass for Francis Avenue in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-08-25 11 18 27 View south along U.S. Route 1 (Southwestern Boulevard) from the overpass for Francis Avenue in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-05 12 49 46 View north along Interstate 95 at Exit 49A (Interstate 695 EAST, Glen Burnie, Key Bridge) in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-06-02 19 07 01 View east along Maryland State Route 644 (Linden Avenue Spur) at Sulphur Spring Road just west of U.S. Route 1 (Southwestern Boulevard) in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-06-02 19 07 54 View west along Maryland State Route 644 (Linden Avenue Spur) at U.S. Route 1 (Southwestern Boulevard) in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-13 12 58 23 View north along Interstate 95 1 mile south of Exit 49 (Interstate 695, Glen Burnie, Key Bridge, Towson) in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-08-20 15 39 10 View north along U.S. Route 1 (Southwestern Boulevard) at the exit for Interstate 695 NORTH (Towson) in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-05 11 24 54 View south along Interstate 95 at Exit 47B-A (Interstate 195 EAST, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Maryland State Route 166, Catonsville) in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Arbutus Oak Plaque, Elliott R. Plack, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arbutus Oak wide view, Elliott R. Plack, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arbutus Oak square view, Elliott R. Plack, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-05 12 54 18 View north along Interstate 95 at Exit 49B (Interstate 695 WEST, Towson) in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-14 16 17 40 View southeast along the Outer Loop of the Baltimore Beltway (Interstate 695) at Exit 11B-A (Interstate 95, Washington, Baltimore) in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-18 13 38 23 View northwest along Interstate 695 (Baltimore Beltway) from the overpass for Interstate 95 in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-18 13 31 22 View southeast along Interstate 695 (Baltimore Beltway) from the overpass for Interstate 95 in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-18 13 18 53 View northwest along Interstate 695 (Baltimore Beltway) from the overpass for the ramp from Interstate 695 southeastbound to Interstate 95 northbound in Arbutus, Baltimore County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-18 13 17 57 View southeast along Interstate 695 (Baltimore Beltway) from the overpass for the ramp from Interstate 695 southeastbound to Interstate 95 northbound in Arbutus, Baltimore County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-14 11 13 31 View northwest along the Inner Loop of the Baltimore Beltway (Interstate 695) at Exit 11B (Interstate 95 SOUTH, Washington) in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-08-25 11 35 41 View south along U.S. Route 1 (Southwestern Boulevard) from the overpass for Interstate 695 (Baltimore Beltway) in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-13 12 45 04 View south along Interstate 95 at Interstate 195 (Metropolitan Boulevard) in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-14 11 10 28 View northwest along the Inner Loop of the Baltimore Beltway (Interstate 695) at Exit 11A (Interstate 95 NORTH, Baltimore) in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-15 12 37 50 View north along Interstate 95 from the overpass for Selford Road in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-08-25 11 45 52 View north along U.S. Route 1 (Southwestern Boulevard) from the overpass for Interstate 695 (Baltimore Beltway) in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-15 12 37 05 View south along Interstate 95 from the overpass for Selford Road in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-05-11 09 09 06 View north along U.S. Route 1 Alternate (Washington Boulevard) just north of the junction with U.S. Route 1 (Southwestern Boulevard) in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-14 16 15 21 View south along the Outer Loop of the Baltimore Beltway (Interstate 695) at Exit 12A (U.S. Route 1-Southwestern Boulevard, Arbutus) in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-08-15 10 56 19 View south along U.S. Route 1 (Southwestern Boulevard) at the exit for Interstate 695 NORTH (Towson) in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-05-11 08 51 28 View south along U.S. Route 1 Alternate (Washington Boulevard) in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-08-20 14 49 44 View north along U.S. Route 1 Alternate (Washington Boulevard) at the exit for Interstate 695 WEST (Towson) in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-18 13 05 51 View northwest along Interstate 695 (Baltimore Beltway) from the overpass for U.S. Route 1 Alternate (Washington Boulevard) in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-18 13 02 21 View southeast along Interstate 695 (Baltimore Beltway) from the overpass for U.S. Route 1 Alternate (Washington Boulevard) in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stuffed Animal Sleepover at Arbutus Branch BCPL (9492374837), Baltimore County Public Library, CC BY 2.0
- Stuffed Animal Sleepover at Arbutus Branch BCPL (9492368713), Baltimore County Public Library, CC BY 2.0
- American Ice Company 4, Eli Pousson ( eli.pousson ), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Edmondson Avenue Historic District 6, Baltimore Heritage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Winters Lane Historic District Dec 09, Pubdog at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Montgomery Ward Warehouse and Retail Store, Phaneros, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Weiskittel-Roehle Burial Vault MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
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