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 ฿2,995 per night from 24 May to 25 May
฿2,995
฿3,384 total
24 May - 25 May
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! (2,487 reviews)
Hotel and staff was amazing, great weekend stay

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC 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 ฿3,709 per night from 25 May to 26 May
฿3,709
฿4,358 total
25 May - 26 May
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! (1,413 reviews)
Bed was very comfortable, shower was nice

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Sonesta Hotel Baltimore Inner Harbor
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 ฿3,800 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
฿3,800
฿4,332 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! (1,233 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG
Pier 5 Hotel Baltimore

Pier 5 Hotel Baltimore

3.5 out of 5
711 Eastern Avenue Baltimore MD
The price is ฿3,545 per night from 25 May to 26 May
฿3,545
฿4,165 total
25 May - 26 May
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! (1,121 reviews)
Staff were friendly and polite. Hotel and rooms look beautiful, but poor property maintenance. Things don't seem to get fixed or upgraded when they deteriorate. Elevators haven't been working well for a while. Toilet water pressure is awful. One of the mattresses was caving in. Lamp not working. ...

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Pier 5 Hotel Baltimore
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 ฿5,187 per night from 25 May to 26 May
฿5,187
฿5,862 total
25 May - 26 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! (1,637 reviews)
I loved it I’ll definitely be back!!

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

The Hotel at the University of Maryland
Lord Baltimore Hotel

Lord Baltimore Hotel

3.5 out of 5
20 W Baltimore St Baltimore MD
The price is ฿3,572 per night from 12 May to 13 May
฿3,572
฿4,197 total
12 May - 13 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! (2,727 reviews)
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Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Lord Baltimore Hotel
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