Location: Columbia
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Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Columbia, Maryland (MD)
Columbia is a census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States, and is one of the principal cities of the Baltimore metropolitan area. It is a planned community consisting of 10 self-contained villages. It began with the idea that a city could enhance its residents' quality of life. Creator and developer James W. Rouse saw the new community in terms of human values, rather than merely economics and engineering. Opened in 1967, Columbia was intended to not only eliminate the inconveniences of then-current subdivision design, but also eliminate racial, religious, and class segregation.
Restaurants in Columbia
1. Lost Ark Distilling Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
A Maryland artisan distillery using local grains that are mashed, fermented, distilled, & bottled by hand. Whiskey & rum - handcrafted from farm to bottle! Join us for free tours and tastings!
Reviewed By AMNYC1988 - New York City, United States
Fantastic rums hazelnut coffee is the best the other flavors are also wonderful Definitely worth the trip to visit
2. A Game of Rooms Columbia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
The highly rated and acclaimed escape room from Rockville, Maryland now has a new location in Columbia! It's the perfect experience for birthdays, corporate team building, family bonding events, or even just a gathering of friends.
Reviewed By pakhuu89
I absolutely love escape rooms and each one I've gone to delivers a unique experience. Our group completed Cabin fever with little time to spare and we enjoyed every minute of escaping and avoiding the avalanche. As we walked into the establishment, it smelled like fresh wood in a cabin! Clues were literally everywhere in the room and our host Andy was great, in costume and everything! I don't want to give any spoilers, but let's say I got to see something in this room that I've not seen in the other 8+ rooms I've completed before. The possibilities of escape rooms are endless and this one provided a new experience for me that I was not expecting. I hope this business is able to expand to create more rooms! Andy: I hope the title of this review is something to remember our group by! haha
3. Earth Treks Climbing Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Earth Treks' Climbing Centers are state-of-the-art indoor climbing gyms located in Maryland - Columbia, Hampden, Rockville and Timonium; Virginia - Crystal City; and Colorado - Golden. We pride ourselves on offering the best rock climbing experience in Colorado and the greater Washington DC and Baltimore metropolitan areas. Each climbing gym is among the largest in the country, with plenty of climbing for every ability level. Earth Treks offers private and group instruction for climbers of all abilities and ages. For information on courses available and online registration check out our website. We also offer private parties and venue rentals perfect for your next birthday party, girls night out or team building excursion.
Reviewed By nvanbemmel - Baltimore, United States
Earth Treks is the best gym and climbing facility I've even been to. The employees are friendly and the facilities are always clean. The community is pretty nice over all. People generally stay out of each others ways other than when they want to help you.
4. Toby's Dinner Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By VernaS_12 - Pasadena, United States
Our daughter and granddaughters took my husband and myself to Toby’s dinner theater of Columbia last night. We saw the musical production of Grease. What a great time we had. Got there a little early. Just before the doors opened. This was a good thing. You’re given a number and when it is called you can get your dinner from the buffet. Numbers start at 20 we were 24. Didn’t take long for us but seating went to over 75 tables. Our waitress Rachel was great plus she played Cha-Cha DiGregorio in the show. She was fantastic. All of the cast were superb. As good as the food was the show was even better. Most everyone knows the musical Grease and Tobys crew did it justice. They were all wonderful. Thanks Rachel our waitress and also thanks Rachel our daughter for a great evening.
5. Haven on the Lake
6. Breakout Games
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
This isn’t your average outing or everyday experience—Breakout is for those who would rather solve mysteries than watch someone else have all the fun. With different rooms that follow unique story-lines, you and your friends will have 60 minutes to escape your adventure of choice by cracking codes, solving puzzles and following clues. Part problem solving, part adrenaline, end-to-end fun!
Reviewed By Cruiser16550277567
We went for a friend’s birthday. It was a lot of fun and it definitely had some unexpected twists and turns! Definitely going back to try some of the others.
7. Hysteria Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Established 2017. Well-crafted beer in Columbia, Maryland, Hysteria is dedicated to the mad pursuit of beer that's not afraid to be beer. Our taproom, like our beers, draws on innovation, intrigue, collaboration, and community. Playing off of café culture and the English-style pub, our taproom offers a welcoming, friendly, and engaging taproom experience. We aim to collaborate with our friends and neighbors across Maryland and create truly unique beers distinct to the state we call home.
Reviewed By Bobby980 - Washington DC, United States
Need a pick me up due to the blah weather and Covid-19?? Look no further! Make a reservation to ensure you have a table ready when you get there. We spoke to Chuck, he was super helpful with everything. Told us about BYOF...food that is. Homesylce isn’t far away so we swung by on our way to Hysteria and picked up some pizzas but he also told us they deliver to the brewery!! The ambiance worked well together and the staff was knowledgeable and friendly (thanks Shannon). They aren’t doing flights currently but they have plenty of cans or crowlers to go too. Shannon helped my fiancé and I choose the best beers and we can’t wait to go back with our dogs which we were told are welcomed inside the brewery. Hysteria prob had 15 or so beers to choose from, some rotate so if you fall in love with something seasonal make sure to take some with you. Thanks again Hysteria, can’t wait to return
8. The Soundry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Opened June 2018, The Soundry brings headliners and up-and-coming acts to the stage in Downtown Columbia. Brought to life by the same culinary team that envisioned classic DC area restaurants like Clyde’s & Old Ebbitt Grill, The Soundry combines great food with amazing entertainment in one unforgettable venue. And when YOU want to be the headlining act, the space can even host your private events.
Reviewed By dextersadventures - York, United States
Our first time enjoying a live band together. The Soundry is cool! We went to see the 19th Street Band and they were great. Doors open at 6:30 PM and you'd better get in line, even if you already have tickets, because it's grabbing a seat at the tables, as in first come, first serve type thing. The show itself started right on time at 8 PM and lasted until 11 PM. Plenty of room and a nice selection of comfort type food to choose from and drinks of course. We ordered the sweet potato fries that have bacon and mozzarella cheese on top. Really enough for three, we finished it. So good! For a drink (I hardly drink) I ordered their pear sangria. Just enough alcohol to warm my stomach, and that's it. Which was perfect for me. The pricing is fair for the food and drinks. Lighting is dark but not so dark that you can't see one another. The stage is cool with their lighting effects, and the sound system was perfect. No echo's, not too loud, and no screeching. Each mic perfect to hear each performer.
9. Ale House Columbia
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 30 reviews
