- Our list of the best things to do in Columbia, Maryland, features the top 518 nearby activities — including 184 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Columbia, MD has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of Columbia, MD , followed by 495 popular activities in nearby cities, including Baltimore, Washington, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Bowie, Laurel, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Pasadena, Potomac, Ellicott City, Glen Burnie, College Park, Severna Park, Mount Airy, Cockeysville, Greenbelt, Germantown, Towson, Annapolis, Edgewater, Olney, Odenton, Arlington, Severn, Crofton, Catonsville, Elkridge, Dundalk, McLean, Essex, Hanover, Parkville, Pikesville, Owings Mills, Timonium, Wheaton, Glen Echo, Lutherville, Savage, Westminster, Davidsonville, Eldersburg and Sandy Spring
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Offering views of the harbor, Federal Hill Park features cannons that were used during the Civil War at Fort Federal Hill. The park provides a basketball court, a children's playground, benches, picnic areas, open green space and a plaza.
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Visitors of the Goddard Space Flight Center will have the opportunity to view a variety of exhibits related to current Earth science, astrophysics, and planetary science research. The location also features a gift shop that sells space-related educational toys and games for children.
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With art and shows dedicated to a classic age, AFI Silver Theater is preserving culture of entertainment. Events include silent cinema showcases, classic musicals such as Mary Poppins, and classic stories such as Gone with the Wind.
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1386 Lamberton Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902
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A gymnasium that offers programs and classes tailored to toddlers and young children, The Little Gym of Silver Spring also hosts birthday parties and a variety of fun and fitness-oriented activities.
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A heavily forested area located 12 miles from Washington D.C., Greenbelt Park features 174 campground sites that include shower and bathroom facilities. The park provides nine miles of hiking trails, three picnic areas and a children's playground.
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American Visionary Art Museum features unique and intricate work of visionary art by a range of visionary artists who lack formal training with some of them also being physically challenged.
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One of the oldest seaports in the country, Inner Harbor is also a local tourist attraction being home to a variety of shops, museums, restaurants, entertainment centers and more.
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The Walters Art Museum houses an eclectic collection of artifacts from around the world ranging from pre-dysnatic Egypt to 20th-century Europe as a part of its collection.
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The Mount Vernon Cultural District is the home of several historic sites, including The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Walters Art Museum. The area is known for its strong LGBT community.
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Traditional ten-pin bowling is the foundation of AMF College Park Lanes. The site has 40 individual lanes along with an on-site pro shop and private room that can be rented for parties or other group events.