Title: Visit Columbia: Best of Columbia Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Columbia](https://expedia.ca/Columbia-Hotels.d10363.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Columbia](https://expedia.ca/Columbia-Vacation-Rentals.d10363.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Columbia](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Columbia.d10363.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Columbia Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Columbia.d10363.Car-Rental-Guide)[Columbia Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Columbia.d10363.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Columbia ## Travel Guide ![Stairs and grasses along the shore of Wilde Lake in Columbia, Ma](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10363/801dfc52-ad09-46fb-8076-e36b0dc8c6c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stairs and grasses along the shore of Wilde Lake in Columbia, Ma](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10363/801dfc52-ad09-46fb-8076-e36b0dc8c6c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Evening reflections at Wilde Lake in Columbia, Maryland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10363/dd993825-66ba-49b5-98b7-8ace56391f6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![An early morning walk in the misty woods](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10363/d28ddcbe-8897-4a01-ad95-a0f37ec30ff6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Columbia Where to stay Things to do Reviews ### Where to stay in Columbia ![Centennial Park is a Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks' public park located in Ellicott City, Maryland. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976477820/10f71a5d-7cc1-4dd7-8682-716cc9751d96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Harper's Choice Nestled in northwest Columbia, this village boasts an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, and a pool in Hobbit's Glen. Enjoy the walking/biking trail connecting neighborhoods, or visit the Harper's Choice Village Center for shopping and dining. [](https://expedia.ca/Columbia-Harpers-Choice.dx553248635976477820) - Columbia Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Columbia ![Sonesta Select Columbia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22700/22680/c36f4f22_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta Select Columbia 8910 Stanford Blvd Columbia MD CA $108 CA $122 total Feb 1 - Feb 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,147 reviews) The room was clean and service was good. One minor issue was regulating the temperature as somebody thought it was a good idea to stand a 6 foot waredrobe right next to the thernostat in the room. So I had to raise the temp to compensate Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=22680&PinnedHotelID=22680&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10363) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17700/17692/0873b2bb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia 5485 Twin Knolls Rd Columbia MD CA $138 CA $156 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews) Rooms cleaned daily. Nice quiet environment and friendly staff Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=17692&PinnedHotelID=17692&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10363) ![Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia South Fort Meade Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5460000/5459200/5459122/c0138160_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia South Fort Meade Area 7045 Minstrel Way Columbia MD CA $127 CA $144 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews) Very quiet. Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=5459122&PinnedHotelID=5459122&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10363) [See all 3,361 properties in Columbia](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026®ionId=10363) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91350000/91344000/91343965/a404ed32_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia 6200 Valencia Ln Columbia MD Stay at this aparthotel in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 9/10 Wonderful! (781 reviews) Very clean Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Baltimore-Hotels-WhyHotel-By-Placemakr-Columbia.h91343965.Hotel-Information) ![Global Luxury Suites Bethesda Chevy Chase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10020000/10019700/10019662/7147b27b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Global Luxury Suites Bethesda Chevy Chase 4850 Rugby Ave Bethesda MD Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Bethesda. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Smithsonian's National ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (105 reviews) The room was wonderful.. I can’t complain about the room but the parking situation was a mess.. and the gentleman at the desk was so confused.. I was given phone numbers to call that would just ring.. it was a nightmare Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Bethesda-Hotels-Global-Luxury-Suites-Bethesda-Chevy-Chase.h10019662.Hotel-Information) ![Bloomingdale Beauty in NW DC 9 blocks from Union Station, near RED LINE/NOMA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36690000/36688300/36688277/d3dba058_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bloomingdale Beauty in NW DC 9 blocks from Union Station, near RED LINE/NOMA Washington DC Stay at this vacation home in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Smithsonian Institution and National Mall ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (72 reviews) Dr Koura was welcoming and accessible for issues. The home was perfect for our needs. The home was comfortable and roomy for our group of 8. Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Washington-Hotels-Bloomingdale-Beauty-In-NW-DC-9-Blocks-From-Union-Station.h36688277.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Columbia](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=10363&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Columbia hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10363&startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01)[Jan 31 - Feb 1](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10363&startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10363&startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-01-02)[Feb 1 - Feb 2](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10363&startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-01-02) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10363&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 6 - Feb 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10363&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162880/6f1d8031-b2a5-425b-9c8d-5674f4a42509.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina 4.5/5(15 reviews) The transformed former seaport is packed with museums, shops and family attractions and is one of the city’s most photographed areas. [](https://expedia.ca/Baltimore-Inner-Harbor-Marina-Inner-Harbor.d6162880.Vacation-Attraction) ![National Aquarium in Baltimore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077426/c4679637-8f03-40ae-90e9-6a5a9ed548de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Aquarium in Baltimore 4.5/5(21 reviews) Inner Harbor’s biggest attraction recreates the marine and terrestrial habitats of thousands of animals from many parts of the globe. [](https://expedia.ca/National-Aquarium-In-Baltimore-Inner-Harbor.d6077426.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oriole Park at Camden Yards](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077414/ebc711fb-230a-4f12-bf23-904be6ec01c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oriole Park at Camden Yards 4.5/5(17 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Oriole-Park-At-Camden-Yards-Baltimore.d6077414.Vacation-Attraction) ![Johns Hopkins University ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077402/5d63ca76-a4bb-4d56-9721-4b6f881cdbdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Johns Hopkins University 4.5/5(10 reviews) Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Johns Hopkins University as part of your travels around Baltimore. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.ca/Johns-Hopkins-University-Baltimore.d6077402.Vacation-Attraction) ![0_172365225](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084460/dbfed36f-e8e9-4e66-b8cc-e0388b54ed5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Baltimore Convention Center 4/5(15 reviews) Learn about the events happening at Baltimore Convention Center during your trip to Baltimore. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.ca/Baltimore-Convention-Center-Downtown-West.d6084460.Vacation-Attraction) ![Arundel Mills Mall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125242/e7c50c07-9105-4949-af09-41d9e5b7f64c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arundel Mills Mall 4.5/5(6 reviews) During your trip to Hanover, you can do some window-shopping at Arundel Mills Mall. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Arundel-Mills-Mall-Baltimore.d6125242.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Evening view of the roof top deck on the Spirit of Baltimore cruise vessel ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/174654/8493fa9b-dcb8-47ac-b458-7c35a4b07b3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City Cruises Baltimore: Signature Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live DJ & Bars CA $193 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/city-cruises-baltimore-signature-buffet-dinner-cruise-with-live-dj-bars.a174654.activity-details) ![Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2575798/4b2a05dd-d75f-40e9-8d53-e557ec1d9724.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience CA $133 per traveller **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/two-flight-indoor-skydiving-experience.a2575798.activity-details) ![Glow in the Dark Splatter Paint Experience ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46372878/b3ea2a48-b1b6-474f-8e10-e3bd970f3073.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glow in the Dark Splatter Paint Experience CA $56 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/glow-in-the-dark-splatter-paint-experience.a46372878.activity-details) ![Italian Pasta Making Class for Beginners in Baltimore](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48858814/096ee575-86ff-498c-82bc-5f611fe160e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Italian Pasta Making Class for Beginners in Baltimore CA $104 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/italian-pasta-making-class-for-beginners-in-baltimore.a48858814.activity-details) ![Downtown Baltimore History and Culture Self-Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44927811/ec998a25-7d46-4d2c-8162-fd2f6182b6eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Downtown Baltimore History and Culture Self-Guided Audio Tour CA $15 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/downtown-baltimore-history-and-culture-self-guided-audio-tour.a44927811.activity-details) ![Sushi Making Class for Beginners in Baltimore](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48923883/aaad5ab2-16c5-418d-9226-bf0b39202470.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sushi Making Class for Beginners in Baltimore CA $103 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sushi-making-class-for-beginners-in-baltimore.a48923883.activity-details) [See all activities in Columbia](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Columbia.d10363.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Columbia 4.5 Top destination 5 - Excellent 1 4 - Good 1 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller NIce bedroom community to Baltimore and Washington DC ## Cities near Columbia ![Cascade Falls, at Patapsco Valley State Park, Maryland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6980/2c35ecd8-26ad-4f0a-82cd-e06fd987dcd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Elkridge ![Baltimore which includes a city, modern architecture and a high-rise building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178235/5ea916f6-b27e-49d5-b946-3a6a27db5ee4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Baltimore - Cities near Columbia - Places of interest [Elkridge](https://expedia.ca/Elkridge.dx6980)[Baltimore](https://expedia.ca/Baltimore.dx178235) - [Merriweather Post Pavilion ](https://expedia.ca/Merriweather-Post-Pavilion-Town-Center.d6199683.Vacation-Attraction) - [Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina ](https://expedia.ca/Baltimore-Inner-Harbor-Marina-Inner-Harbor.d6162880.Vacation-Attraction) - [National Aquarium in Baltimore ](https://expedia.ca/National-Aquarium-In-Baltimore-Inner-Harbor.d6077426.Vacation-Attraction) - [Oriole Park at Camden Yards ](https://expedia.ca/Oriole-Park-At-Camden-Yards-Baltimore.d6077414.Vacation-Attraction) - [Baltimore Convention Center ](https://expedia.ca/Baltimore-Convention-Center-Downtown-West.d6084460.Vacation-Attraction) - [Smithsonian's National Zoo ](https://expedia.ca/Smithsonians-National-Zoo-Northwest.d503287.Vacation-Attraction) - [University of Maryland ](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-Maryland-Washington.d503286.Vacation-Attraction) - [Baltimore Cruise Terminal ](https://expedia.ca/Baltimore-Cruise-Terminal-Baltimore.d6306104.Vacation-Attraction) - [Maryland Live Casino ](https://expedia.ca/Maryland-Live-Casino-Baltimore.d6223052.Vacation-Attraction) - [Towson University ](https://expedia.ca/Towson-University-Baltimore.d6091751.Vacation-Attraction) - [Maryland Zoo ](https://expedia.ca/Maryland-Zoo-Baltimore.d6077424.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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