Ellicott City is one of my favorite small towns in Maryland. Not only is it home to some excellent food, but it’s also an important historic site to the Old Line State that has become a gateway to international cultural experiences in recent years. It’s also got one of the best Main Street communities in Maryland, and with that comes memorable shopping experiences that can be had at Unusual Company. This place is a playground of the wild, weird, and wonderful, and is absolutely worth a visit – or three – the next time you find yourself in this beautiful little mill town.
After the Ellicott City flood of 2018, the owners of Unusual wanted to help revive the community. Hardly anyone was renting shopfronts, and very few people were walking Main Street. Unusual rented out a glowing old building and filled it with one of the most enjoyable and unique shops that you’ll ever experience.
The building is huge and is filled to the brim with odds and ends from all sides of the pop-culture spectrum. Perhaps the most stunning part is how all of this comes together to represent a true, authentic passion on the part of the owners for the community they inspire!
At Unusual you can find practically anything - realistic monster masks, movie memorabilia, jewelry inspired by horror movie icons, even coffee and well-made mugs to enjoy it from. I love the color schemes on the t-shirts that are offered and the weird and wacky Lovecraftian vibe of the decorations.
…While Spider-man keeps an eye over the top-floor bookshop, aided closely by Jason Voorhees (of Friday the 13th fame). They sell collectibles, unique t-shirts, board games, and much more, plenty to keep you coming back time and again.
If the clothing, collectibles, games, or anything else wasn’t enough to catch your attention, the back of the shop also serves gelato. If it’s available, I highly recommend the cannoli flavor. It’s a perfect treat for any sunny afternoon!
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