- 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.
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Offering breathtaking views of Chesapeake Bay, John H. Downs Memorial Park provides visitors with the opportunity to enjoy an array of outdoor activities. This includes basketball, biking, fishing and kayaking.
23.6 Miles
90%
4206 votes
Directly south of the White House, At 15th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20013
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One of the most historic and instantly recognizable monuments in the world, the Washington Monument is a 555 foot obelisk. Visitors can take an elevator to the pinnacle for panoramic views of the city.
23.7 Miles
88%
91 votes
Ritchie Highway (Md Rte 450), Annapolis, MD
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Learn a number of historical facts at Maryland World War II Memorial. Pay respects to soldiers while enjoying a scenic view of the Naval Academy, just across the Severn River.
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An outdoor recreational space in Pasadena, Downs Park offers trails for both nature walks and bicycling. The park further provides basketball courts, a playground, picnic area and amphitheater for added enjoyment.
23.7 Miles
92%
1437 votes
Washington, DC 20566
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At the John f. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, guests have the opportunity to watch ballet, classical museum, dance, and opera performances. The location also offers guided tours of its facilities.
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64%
11 votes
2802 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037
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South River Boat Rentals is a power boat, sailboat, and luxury yacht rental charter company that operates on the Chesapeake Bay. The company specializes in team building events as well as corporate charters.
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The Downs Park & Dog Beach features a number of amenities for community members and their furry friends to enjoy, including kayaking amenities, picnic equipment, a fishing pier, basketball courts, and 5 miles of paved trails for jogging and biking.
23.7 Miles
93%
5512 votes
17th Street NW, between Constitution and Independence Avenues, Washington, DC 20006
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Opened in 2004, the National World War II Memorial was built to honor the over 16-million individuals who served the United States during WWII. The memorial features numerous statues, displays, and pillars in honor of those veterans who served.
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94%
6800 votes
100 Raoul Wallenberg Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024
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The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a historical museum that chronicles the anti-Semitism and suffering during the period of the holocaust. The museum is most widely acclaimed for the 'Narrative History of the Holocaust' exhibit.
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Family owned and operated Gaver Farm is a diversified farm that offers a corn maze, pick a pumpkin, and cut a Christmas tree along with many other hands on activities. They give hayrides around the farm on the weekends.