Harper's Choice Travel Guide

Columbia

Centennial Park is a Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks' public park located in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Popular places to visit

Merriweather Post Pavilion

Merriweather Post Pavilion

You can enjoy a show at Merriweather Post Pavilion during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Merriweather Post Pavilion
The roof of a mall at night, in Columbia, Maryland.

The Mall in Columbia

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Mall in Columbia during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

The Mall in Columbia

Columbia Dog Park

Columbia Dog Park is just one of the places to see in Columbia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Columbia Dog Park

Blandair Regional Park

Explore the great outdoors at Blandair Regional Park, a lovely green space in Columbia.

Blandair Regional Park

Howard County General Hospital

If Howard County General Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Columbia.

Howard County General Hospital

Earth Treks Climbing Center

You can take time to visit Earth Treks Climbing Center during your travels to Columbia. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Earth Treks Climbing Center

Things to do

Axe-Throwing

Axe-Throwing

£29
per adult
Axe-Throwing
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Top hotels in Harper's Choice

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG

3.5 out of 5
6400 Ivy Lane Greenbelt MD
The price is £81 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
£81
27 Apr - 28 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Greenbelt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,386 reviews)
Food and drink were excellent. Friendly staff, and helpful.

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel

Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel

4 out of 5
202 E Pratt St Baltimore MD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £147 per night from 17 May to 18 May
£147
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,509 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Lord Baltimore Hotel

Lord Baltimore Hotel

3.5 out of 5
20 W Baltimore St Baltimore MD
The price is £78 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
£78
21 Apr - 22 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,700 reviews)
Coffee shop was great. The bar/restaurant terrible and very over priced. They do not clean the rooms

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Lord Baltimore Hotel
Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor

Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor

3.5 out of 5
511 S Central Ave Baltimore MD
The price is £124 per night from 10 May to 11 May
£124
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,478 reviews)
Great location to walk to the harbor, aquarium, restaurants, etc etc Great place to stay with kids!

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor
The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore

The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore

4.5 out of 5
550 Light Street Baltimore MD
The price is £134 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
£134
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,814 reviews)
The hotel was great as usual , one of my favorite places to stay on the harbor

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore
Pier 5 Hotel Baltimore

Pier 5 Hotel Baltimore

3.5 out of 5
711 Eastern Avenue Baltimore MD
The price is £89 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
£89
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,064 reviews)
Great price for the location. Clean rooms, decent amenities. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff.

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Pier 5 Hotel Baltimore
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