What to do and see in Columbia, Maryland (MD): The Best Things to do Good for Kids

May 11, 2022 Vivienne Hutton

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. Earth Treks Climbing Center

7125 Columbia Gateway Dr Suite 110, Columbia, MD 21046-2552 +1 410-872-0060 [email protected] http://www.earthtreksclimbing.com/columbia/
Excellent
56%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 50 reviews

Earth Treks Climbing Center

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.

2. Robinson Nature Center

6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044-4031 +1 410-313-0400 [email protected] http://www.howardcountymd.gov/RobinsonNatureCenter.htm
Excellent
65%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 97 reviews

Robinson Nature Center

The Robinson Nature Center is a unique nature education facility with fun for the whole family. The Center is a LEED platinum certified green building situated on 18 acres of land. Attractions include: - Solar panels, green roof, and a host of other sustainable technologies - 2 stories of interactive, multi-sensory exhibits - A "NatureSphere" digital planetarium and full-dome movie theater - A Children's Discovery Room with hands-on activities - An outdoor Nature Place play area for kids - Numerous demonstration gardens featuring native plants - A mile of walking trails with views of the Middle Patuxent River - Access to the historical Simpsonville Mill Ruins Each year, the Center runs over 450 programs including field trips, public programs, birthday parties, home school and scout programs.

Reviewed By 987marciab - Lebanon, United States

Searching for something to do when grandchildren were visiting in December, I came upon Robinson. What a delight! The girls really liked the hands on room with dress ups, puzzles, and the touch tank. The outside playground was really unique. We had a hard time tearing them away so we could go have lunch.

3. Lake Kittamaqundi

Columbia Town Center btw US 29 & Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21045 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lake-Kittamaqundi/153182714700884
Excellent
64%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 157 reviews

Lake Kittamaqundi

Reviewed By 996vivianf - Columbia, United States

I've lived in Coumbia for many, many years and I am so glad that Jim Rouse was the force behind the planning. Open trails, lakes, open space, great shopping and easy to reach.

4. Lake Elkhorn Park

7200 Dockside Ln, Columbia, MD 21045-5019 +1 410-715-3161
Excellent
56%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 100 reviews

Lake Elkhorn Park

Reviewed By dddorosan - Columbia, United States

My daughter lives in one of the townhouses. I can be found on the Lake at least twice daily when I visit, which is often. Very pleasant walk. Lots of shade.

5. Columbia Swim Ctr with Splashdown

10400 Cross Fox Ln, Columbia, MD 21044-2183 +1 410-730-7000 http://www.columbiaassociation.com/facilities/pools/splashdown
Excellent
36%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
7%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 14 reviews

Columbia Swim Ctr with Splashdown

6. UA Snowden Square Stadium 14

9161 Commerce Center Dr, Columbia, MD 21046-2121 +1 844-462-7342
Excellent
29%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
6%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 17 reviews

UA Snowden Square Stadium 14

7. Sky Zone

7175 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD 21046-1628 +1 443-545-8377 [email protected] http://www.skyzone.com/Columbia
Excellent
41%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
10%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 29 reviews

Sky Zone

8. The Mall in Columbia

10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044-3341 +1 410-730-3300 http://www.themallincolumbia.com
Excellent
40%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 130 reviews

The Mall in Columbia

Reviewed By P5180UMdebbiem - West Berlin, United States

Overall a wonderful experience. My children and I love the layout of the mall and having a bowling alley in the mall is a terrific idea. The choice for fine dining is impeccable and to top that the restaurants for a quick bite included inside the mall is another beautiful idea. The decor for Christmas took the cake. For us it was a tremendous experience and a breathtaking one as well. My children got back to their hotel and was asking to be returned to the mall. Great end to our road trip stop in Colombia Maryland.

9. AMC Columbia 14

10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044-3341 https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/baltimore/amc-columbia-14
Excellent
14%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
14%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 29 reviews

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