Columbia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Columbia
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Photo by Scott Blake

Where to stay in Columbia

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Town Center

If you're spending some time in Town Center, Merriweather Post Pavilion and The Mall in Columbia are top sights worth seeing.

Town Center
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Harper's Choice

4/5(1 area review)

While Harper's Choice isn't home to many top sights, The Mall in Columbia and Merriweather Post Pavilion are some notable places to visit nearby.

Harper's Choice
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Long Reach

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Long Reach and surrounding area, you can visit Blandair Regional Park and The Mall in Columbia.

Long Reach
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Guilford

When in Guilford, you can plan a visit to Hyper Kidz and Historic Savage Mill, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Guilford
Sonesta Select Columbia

Sonesta Select Columbia

3 out of 5
8910 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD
The price is £66 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£66
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"This is in a light industrial area and mostly serves businessmen. On the weekend it’s quiet and a little less pricey that similar motels in the area"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Sonesta Select Columbia
Hotel Arboretum

Hotel Arboretum

2 out of 5
1917 Bladensburg Rd, NE, Washington, DC
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (881 reviews)
"safe and easy parking"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

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Hotel Arboretum
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 £70 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£70
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Greenbelt. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,772 reviews)
"I didn’t like that 2 of the 3 elevators were out of service but the management and staff were very accommodating by letting guest use the service elevators."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
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WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia

4 out of 5
6200 Valencia Ln, Columbia, MD
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Columbia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (740 reviews)
"Great location and service."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia
Reside NoMa, a Wyndham Residence

Reside NoMa, a Wyndham Residence

2.5 out of 5
1324 North Capitol Street Northwest, Washington, DC
Stay at this aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (260 reviews)
"Jordan is AWESOME! Customer service is amazing/ top tier. The neighborhood is a little scary at first glance. The room was adorable. The second bedroom needs a closet. All of the staff was friendly and very accommodating."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Reside NoMa, a Wyndham Residence
1-BD Home near Stadiums Free Parking

1-BD Home near Stadiums Free Parking

3 out of 5
510 Callender St, Baltimore, MD
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Baltimore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Oriole Park at Camden Yards and National ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
"Great property. Loved coziness and location. Will book again in the future. Wish I could’ve had a broom available to clean better after myself."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

1-BD Home near Stadiums Free Parking
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Popular places to visit

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

5/5(4 reviews)

Watch Baltimore’s beloved baseball team play on their home field, located inside a groundbreaking stadium famous for blending classic and modern design elements.

Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina

Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina

4.5/5(13 reviews)

The transformed former seaport is packed with museums, shops and family attractions and is one of the city’s most photographed areas.

Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina
National Aquarium in Baltimore

National Aquarium in Baltimore

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Inner Harbor’s biggest attraction recreates the marine and terrestrial habitats of thousands of animals from many parts of the globe.

National Aquarium in Baltimore
Baltimore Convention Center

Baltimore Convention Center

4.5/5(10 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening in Baltimore Convention Center, a top convention centre in Baltimore. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or attend a sporting event.

Baltimore Convention Center
M&T Bank Stadium

M&T Bank Stadium

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Catch an event at M&T Bank Stadium during your trip to Baltimore. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.

M&T Bank Stadium
Johns Hopkins Hospital

Johns Hopkins Hospital

5/5(1 review)

If Johns Hopkins Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Baltimore.

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Things to do

Evening view of the roof top deck on the Spirit of Baltimore cruise vessel

Spirit of Baltimore Signature Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live DJ & Bars

£98
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Spirit of Baltimore Signature Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live DJ & Bars
Glow in the Dark Splatter Paint Experience

Glow in the Dark Splatter Paint Experience

£26
per child
78% of travellers recommend
Glow in the Dark Splatter Paint Experience
Downtown Baltimore Helicopter Tour

Downtown Baltimore Helicopter Tour

£92
per adult
Downtown Baltimore Helicopter Tour
Spirit of Baltimore Lunch Cruise boat

Spirit of Baltimore Signature Lunch Cruise

£65
per adult
Spirit of Baltimore Signature Lunch Cruise
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

£71
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Experience Baltimore Past on a Captivating Ghost Tour.

Raven's Revenge Ghost Tour in Baltimore

£19
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Raven's Revenge Ghost Tour in Baltimore
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Baltimore featuring a sunset, night scenes and modern architecture

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