- 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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Billy Goat Trail is a popular hiking trail located on and around the Potomac River and offers both a strenous rocky terrain as well as flat ground to suit hikers with varying skills.
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The Chesapeake Children’s Museum is designed to provide educational, fun, and engaging hands on activities for kids of all ages. The museum also hosts special workshops and events throughout the year.
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1011 Baltimore Blvd, Ste C, Westminster, MD 21157
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Now known as the Central Maryland Performing Arts Center, The Carroll County School for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization that offers lessons in acting, musical theater, and other aspects of performance.
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580 votes
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211
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Sitting on what was originally a 1,100 acre plantation, Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial served as the Confederate general's home before the Civil War. The home has been fully restored to what it would have been when Lee lived in it.
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11710 Macarthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854
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Designed for more experienced hikers, the Great Falls Billy Goat Trail is 4 miles of natural beauty. Tucked away from the fast paced city, the hiking trail offers views of still pools, white rapids and lush foliage.
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Great Falls Tavern, 11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854
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Great Falls & the Potomac Gorge constitute a remarkable and unique ecosystem, a natural space unspoiled by its relative proximity to developed areas. The area features a diverse array of plant and animal species, as well as stunning views.
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839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD 21037
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The primary focus of the Historic London Town & Gardens is a historic area that includes reconstructed colonial buildings, an archaeological site, and the 1760 William Brown House. The on-site gardens feature seasonal ornamental plants and a one-mile walking trail.
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11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854
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The Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center is an information center that features a ballroom where dances and social events take place. The center is open year round Wednesday through Sunday.
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London Town is a small historic town which comprises of many reconstructed outbuildings, archeological sites and gardens which regularly host musical events.
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The Alden Theater is a 383-seat venue for live stage performances, film screenings and concerts. It hosts national and international touring acts and offers aspiring thespians of all ages opportunities to learn the acting craft.