- 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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Pizza Hut’s iconic red roofs harbor everything from Meat Lover’s pizzas to breadsticks and wings
7.9 Miles
Stocked with a multitude of amenities, Catonsville Family Center Y has a 4,300 fitness center with weights, cardio machines, bikes, and other equipment. The Y has an indoor pool where visitors can swim laps.
7.9 Miles
Featuring coaches from the Netherlands, Dutch Soccer School offers soccer instruction to visitors of all skill levels. The school teaches visitors the basics of the sport, from footwork to ball mastery.
8.0 Miles
The Thomas Viaduct Obelisk is a 15 foot tall obelisk housed on top of the relay end of the Thomas Viaduct, a stone masonry railroad bridge. The obelisk designates the government and railroad officials connected to the bridge project.
8.2 Miles
Lurman Woodland Theatre is an outdoor community amphitheater. The theatre presents a variety of free shows that include concerts ranging from blue grass to jazz, big band swing to New Orleans funk.
8.3 Miles
Hosting leagues and tournaments for volleyball and soccer, Volleyball House is an indoor sports facility with turf soccer fields and volleyball courts. On Fridays, the center hosts a drop-in volleyball session, where visitors can rent courts for recreational volleyball.
8.3 Miles
Featuring an indoor basketball court, Bloomsbury Community Center is a recreational complex that offers facilities for physical activity. The center also hosts a weekly farmers market where visitors can purchase fresh meat and produce from local vendors.
8.4 Miles
Joe Cannon Stadium at Harmans Park provides recreational activities for the public. Activities include competitive baseball for teams from ages 14 to adult. The stadium amenities include an electronic scoreboard and batting cages. There is also a concession stand.
9.1 Miles
Featuring Cretaceous-era plants and fossils, Dinosaur Park has a fenced-in fossil area where visitors can help search for fossils. The park has a garden with interpretive signs as well as a small picnic area.
9.2 Miles
The ice is always ready for hockey players, figure skaters and recreational skaters at The Gardens Ice House. The rink features skate time rental, lessons, camps, and clinics, and has a cafe, pro shop, and upstairs fitness center.
9.2 Miles
Maryland City Park offers a wide range of amenities including baseball fields, paved trails, a playground and picnic areas. They also feature a dog park as well as fishing on the Patuxent River.