Columbia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Columbia
Where to stay in Columbia

Town Center
If you're spending some time in Town Center, Merriweather Post Pavilion and The Mall in Columbia are top sights worth seeing.
Oakland Mills
While Oakland Mills may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Blandair Regional Park and Howard County Center of African American Culture.
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 Bowlero Columbia.

Harper's Choice
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.

Guilford
When in Guilford, you can plan a visit to Hyper Kidz and Earth Treks Climbing Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sonesta Select Columbia
"Very clean and a great location for visiting the Merriweather Post Pavillion."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
"The room was amazing and newer clean"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Sonesta Hotel Baltimore Inner Harbor
"Staff forgot to tell guests they were having hot water issues and secondly, there was a loud vibrating rumbling for hours at night. Couldn't sleep. Nobody knows what it was. Over all it was ok and a good location. Nice restaurant on site"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Global Luxury Suites Bethesda Chevy Chase
"The room was not serviced and my VIP guest arrived at 9:30 to unmade bed, no towels, no soap or shampoo. Email earlier in day asking me to call - called three times and got voicemail each time. I would not recommend staying here. Seems like it’s managed remotely. Not hotel. Even if I had connected ..."
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Distinguished Apartment Rooftop Deck
"Great place"
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Popular places to visit

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

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

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

M&T Bank Stadium
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.

Johns Hopkins University
Enjoy the student vibe at Johns Hopkins University during your stay in Baltimore. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or attend a sporting event.

Baltimore Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Baltimore Convention Center during your trip to Baltimore. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or attend a sporting event.
Things to do

Downtown Baltimore History and Culture Self-Guided Audio Tour

Historical Baltimore Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour

Glow in the Dark Splatter Paint Experience

Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour







