Highland sits in Howard County, Maryland — roughly midway between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Any of the three airports below work well.
IAD — Washington Dulles
Recommended if you're staying in Northern Virginia — Tysons Corner (about 38 miles), Great Falls (about 30 miles), or Reston/Herndon (about 35 miles) from Highland.
DCA — Reagan National
Recommended if you're staying in D.C. (about 28 miles), Arlington (about 33 miles), Bethesda (about 25 miles), or Silver Spring (about 22 miles) from Highland.
BWI — Baltimore/Washington
Recommended if you're staying close to the venue — Columbia (about 12 miles), Ellicott City (about 15 miles), or Laurel (about 13 miles) from Highland.
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Getting Around
Rental Car Recommended
Highland is rural — ride-share coverage is limited. A rental car or arranged transportation is the most reliable way to get between the airport, hotels, and venue.
While You're Here
Our Favorite Places to Eat
A few spots we love in the area — good for a meal before the big day or a lazy morning after.
If you're flying in early or staying a night after, here's how we'd spend the extra time.
Outdoors
Great Falls Park
Dramatic waterfalls and river-gorge overlooks on the Potomac, with hiking trails on both the Virginia and Maryland sides. About 35 minutes away.
Day Trip
Explore Washington, D.C.
The National Mall, free Smithsonian museums, monuments, and memorials — easily fills a full day. About 40 minutes from the venue.
History & Culture
Historical Sites & Museums
Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria in Northern Virginia, or historic Annapolis and Fort McHenry up in Maryland — no shortage of history nearby.
Highland, Maryland
Weather: Dec 16–22
This panel is locked to December 16–22, 2026 — the week of the wedding. Weather services can only forecast about two weeks ahead, so it'll show real numbers starting in early December; until then, check the historical averages below.
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Daytime High
~43°F
Average high in Highland, MD in mid-to-late December.
Overnight Low
~28°F
Temperatures drop quickly after sunset — plan accordingly.
Sunset
~4:50 PM
Days are short this close to the winter solstice.
Averages are historical context, not a forecast — see the live outlook above for current conditions.
