- 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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At Marley Station Movies, visitors can see the latest films and blockbuster hits. On Wednesdays, all tickets are $6. The theater offers discounted ticket rates for seniors, students, children, and military.
12.5 Miles
Located in Olney Manor Recreational Park, Olney Manor Dog Park is a one-acre park with separate play areas for large and small dogs. Open from sunrise until sunset, the park is completely fenced for off-leash exercise and play.
12.5 Miles
17%
23 votes
4501 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney, MD 20832
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Featuring activities such as the Paintball Apocalypse, the Hades Hayride, and the Trail of Terror, Field of Screams Maryland is a multi-haunt venue. The company offers fast passes and also sells food.
12.5 Miles
The Olney Indoor Swim Center features large swimming pools, a diving well, hydrotherapy pools, and a splash play area for kids. The center also features shower and locker facilities and a sauna.
12.6 Miles
90%
50 votes
10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708
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National Wildlife Visitor Center, a part of the Patuxent Research Refuge, is a local educational center which contains a number of informative scientific and environmental exhibits. The center also offers many outdoor recreation activities such as guided hiking trips and more.
12.6 Miles
North Glen Park features a wide range of recreational activities. They offer a multipurpose field, 3 baseball fields, 3 basketball courts, playgrounds, a paved trail, natural trails and a seasonal concession stand.
12.7 Miles
The 100 acre Piney Orchard Nature Preserve has 5 miles of walking and biking trails through wetlands, woodlands, stream beds and ponds. Paved, manicured and boardwalk trails enable visitors a first hand look at the local wildlife in varied habitats.
12.9 Miles
Glen Burnie Outdoor Ice Rink is a public, outdoor skating facility that provides both figure skating and ice skating lessons for beginners and intermediate skaters. Glen Burnie also offers birthday parties and gift certificates.
13.0 Miles
67%
3 votes
7888 Crain Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
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Featuring a lap pool, North Arundel Aquatic Center offers visitors an indoor water park with a splash area, water slide, and more. The facility has a party room that can be rented out for private events.
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Friendship Park is a recreational park that offers a playground as well as access to the BWI trail. The park is situated right across the street from an airport with planes that take off directly over the park.