- 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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16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
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Mount St. Mary's College and Seminary is a historic Catholic liberal arts college nestled in the Catoctin Mountains. A large golden statue of the Virgin Mary provides a memorable landmark. It also hosts a seminary and St. Mary's Grotto.
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16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
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Built in 1981, the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial was constructed as a tribute to the firefighters who lost their lives while on duty. Located within the campus of the National Fire Academy, the memorial also contains a separate monument for the 9/11 firefighters.
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The large and prestigious site known as Oatlands Plantation contains a restored country home that is fully furnished with 19th century items. The attached garden is well-maintained and available for public viewing after a tour of the house itself.
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20217 Hogback Mountain Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175
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With 15 courses to choose from, Hogback Mountain Paintball offers visitors speedball and scenario courses nestled in the woods. The castle field features wooden wall obstacles in the shape of a castle.
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195 Stock Street STE 200, Hanover, PA
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Known colloquially as The Eich, The Eichelberger Performing Arts Center is a performance venue that hosts a wide variety of acts, ranging from symphonies to stand-up comics. The venue also has theater and conservatory areas for rent.
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16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
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The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, dating back to late 19th century, is one of the oldest surviving American replicas of the French shrine and is surrounded by beautiful gardens.
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333 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
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National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first native-born U.S. citizen to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church, is a local religious site and education center which commemorates her life and work.
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Modern farm life is on display at the Ticonderoga Farms that covers over 1,000 acres of fields and forest. Farm related activities like hayrides, slides, bonfires, pumpkin picking, picnics, and fresh produce are frequently held.
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Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602
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Southern Maryland Blue Crabs is a professional baseball team. The unique design of the park allows visitors to walk around the entire field while beyond the outfield there are bumper boats and a play area for kids.
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An equestrian facility established in 1978, Country Comfort Farm offers an array of services, including horse boarding, rehabilitations, trail riding, horse training for shows and competitions, and riding lessons. The farm also sells horses.