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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

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

Robinson Nature Center

You can take time to visit Robinson Nature Center during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Robinson Nature Center

Wilde Lake High School

Walk around the campus at Wilde Lake High School during your stay in Columbia. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

Wilde Lake High School

Things to do

Axe-Throwing

Axe-Throwing

฿1,226
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 ฿3,028 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
฿3,028
฿3,422 total
9 Jun - 10 Jun
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! (2,518 reviews)
"People at the desk where very friendly."

Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
815 Elkridge Landing Road Linthicum Heights MD
The price is ฿3,712 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
฿3,712
฿4,232 total
31 May - 1 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Linthicum Heights. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,255 reviews)
"Nice place to stay....close to airport"

Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG
Sonesta Hotel Baltimore Inner Harbor

Sonesta Hotel Baltimore Inner Harbor

4 out of 5
1 East Redwood Street Baltimore MD
The price is ฿3,621 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
฿3,621
฿4,254 total
31 May - 1 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,449 reviews)
"Very convenient and a great price"

Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Sonesta Hotel Baltimore Inner Harbor
The Hotel at the University of Maryland

The Hotel at the University of Maryland

4 out of 5
7777 Baltimore Avenue College Park MD
The price is ฿4,660 per night from 24 May to 25 May
฿4,660
฿5,265 total
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in College Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,646 reviews)
"clean spacious room"

Reviewed on 21 May 2026

The Hotel at the University of Maryland
Pier 5 Hotel Baltimore

Pier 5 Hotel Baltimore

3.5 out of 5
711 Eastern Avenue Baltimore MD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,425 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
฿3,425
฿4,024 total
4 Jun - 5 Jun
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,150 reviews)
"Everything was great including the proximity and the price housekeeping was wonderful and there were always fresh towels and a new bottle of water daily. The check-in process was great and the staff were very helpful. The room has anything that you need. My only complaint was the breakfast. :). It ..."

Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Pier 5 Hotel Baltimore
Lord Baltimore Hotel

Lord Baltimore Hotel

3.5 out of 5
20 W Baltimore St Baltimore MD
The price is ฿3,930 per night from 25 May to 26 May
฿3,930
฿4,618 total
25 May - 26 May
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! (2,718 reviews)
"Room was clean and spacious. Well appointed furnishings. Bedding, beds, pillos etc all great. Temperature control was good. Bathroom was OK, tiles in the shower could use an upgrade. Valet parking was expensive, however, there are alternatives options in the vicinity (including decent street parking ..."

Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Lord Baltimore Hotel
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