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Best Places to Visit Near Columbia

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Cities and Localities Near Columbia

Where to go for a weekend trip near Columbia? A list of surrounding cities, towns and villages nearby or close to the suburbs of Columbia within a 50 mile radius.

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washington d c
Washington D.C.
14 milesE

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baltimore
Baltimore
17 milesSW

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silver spring
Silver Spring
18 milesSW

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rockville
Rockville
20 milesSW

Locality

bethesda
Bethesda
19 milesNE

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towson
Towson
8 miS

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laurel
Laurel
17 milesNW

National park

morgan run natural environment area
Morgan Run Natural Environment Area
4.9 miNE

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ellicott city
Ellicott City
16 milesS

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college park
College Park
20 milesW

City

gaithersburg
Gaithersburg
22 milesW

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germantown
Germantown
19 milesS

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bowie
Bowie
4.9 miE

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elkridge
Elkridge
15 milesS

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greenbelt
Greenbelt
18 milesSW

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takoma park
Takoma Park
10 milesE

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linthicum
Linthicum
14 milesN

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owings mills
Owings Mills
17 milesSW

Town

kensington
Kensington
23 milesNE

City

sparks glencoe
Sparks Glencoe
12 milesW

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olney
Olney
18 milesS

City

hyattsville
Hyattsville
16 milesSW

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wheaton
Wheaton
22 milesSW

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potomac
Potomac
13 milesE

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glen burnie
Glen Burnie
20 milesNE

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timonium
Timonium
22 milesNE

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cockeysville
Cockeysville
7.5 miNE

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woodlawn rockdale milford mills
Woodlawn-Rockdale-Milford Mills
7.9 miSE

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hanover
Hanover
13 milesS

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beltsville
Beltsville
5.4 miS

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savage
Savage
23 milesSW

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glen echo
Glen Echo
20 milesS

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mount rainier
Mount Rainier
19 milesSE

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severna park
Severna Park
13 milesNE

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pikesville
Pikesville
21 milesS

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largo
Largo
19 milesNW

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mount airy
Mount Airy
16 milesSE

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crofton
Crofton
12 milesNW

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sykesville
Sykesville
20 milesS

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cheverly
Cheverly
12 milesSE

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odenton
Odenton
17 milesN

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reisterstown
Reisterstown
17 milesS

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new carrollton
New Carrollton
14 milesN

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eldersburg
Eldersburg
5.9 miN

National park

patapsco valley state park
Patapsco Valley State Park
15 milesS

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berwyn heights
Berwyn Heights
14 milesN

National park

soldiers delight natural environment area
Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area
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Attractions
Best Day Trips from Columbia

White House24 milesSWWhite House
Washington D.C., United States
Iconic home of America's president
MuseumHistory museum
National Gallery of Art24 milesSNational Gallery of Art
Washington D.C., United States
American and European art in 2 buildings
MuseumArt museum
Washington Monument24 milesSWWashington Monument
Washington D.C., United States
Towering tribute to George Washington
TowerMemorial
National Air and Space Museum24 milesSNational Air and Space Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Exhibit-filled trip across the universe
MuseumScience museum
National World War II Memorial24 milesSWNational World War II Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Memorial
National Museum of Natural History24 milesSNational Museum of Natural History
Washington D.C., United States
Renowned collection of natural wonders
MuseumNatural history museum
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum24 milesSWUnited States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Living remembrance of the Holocaust
MuseumHistory museum
National Mall24 milesSNational Mall
Washington D.C., United States
Smithsonian museums and the White House
Park
National Portrait Gallery23 milesSNational Portrait Gallery
Washington D.C., United States
Art depicting historic American figures
MuseumGreek Revival architecture
Smithsonian American Art Museum23 milesSSmithsonian American Art Museum
Washington D.C., United States
1868 museum also houses Portrait Gallery
MuseumArt museum
Jefferson Memorial25 milesSWJefferson Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Classical Roman rotunda upon Tidal Basin
Monuments and statues
Freer Gallery of Art24 milesSFreer Gallery of Art
Washington D.C., United States
MuseumArt museum
United States Capitol24 milesSUnited States Capitol
Washington D.C., United States
Legendary home of the U.S. legislature
Greek Revival architecturePalladian architecture
Lincoln Memorial25 milesSWLincoln Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Marble monument to the 16th president
MemorialGreek Revival architecture
Washington National Cathedral23 milesSWWashington National Cathedral
Washington D.C., United States
Gothic-style church with music and views
ChurchGothic Revival architecture
Walters Art Museum14 milesNEWalters Art Museum
Baltimore, United States
Ancient and 18th-19th century art
MuseumArt museum
Newseum24 milesSNewseum
Washington D.C., United States
Interactive museum devoted to journalism
MuseumHistory museum
National Museum of African Art24 milesSNational Museum of African Art
Washington D.C., United States
Colorful African artwork and gifts shop
MuseumArt museum
L'Enfant Plan24 milesSL'Enfant Plan
Washington D.C., United States
Park
National Museum of the American Indian24 milesSNational Museum of the American Indian
Washington D.C., United States
Native American culture and history
MuseumHistory museum
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden24 milesSHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Washington D.C., United States
Acclaimed contemporary art showcase
MuseumArt museum
West Potomac Park25 milesSWWest Potomac Park
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Smithsonian Institution Building24 milesSSmithsonian Institution Building
Washington D.C., United States
National landmark and information center
MuseumGothic Revival architecture
Smithsonian Institution24 milesSSmithsonian Institution
Washington D.C., United States
Vast museum, zoo and research complex
MuseumHistory museum
Vietnam Veterans Memorial24 milesSWVietnam Veterans Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Somber monument to U.S. service members
MemorialMonuments and statues
Royal Farms Arena14 milesNERoyal Farms Arena
Baltimore, United States
Sport venueSport
National Zoological Park22 milesSWNational Zoological Park
Washington D.C., United States
Renowned, free zoo with giant pandas
ParkZoo
National Museum of Health and Medicine18 milesSWNational Museum of Health and Medicine
Silver Spring, United States
Collection of medical specimens
MuseumScience museum
National Building Museum23 milesSNational Building Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Architecture and engineering exhibits
MuseumNeo-renaissance architecture
National Museum of American History24 milesSNational Museum of American History
Washington D.C., United States
Celebrated U.S. heritage collection
MuseumHistory museum
United States Botanic Garden24 milesSUnited States Botanic Garden
Washington D.C., United States
Exotic plants and glass-domed conservatory
Botanical gardenPark
Baltimore Heritage Walk14 milesEBaltimore Heritage Walk
Baltimore, United States
HikingHiking trail
National Museum of African American History and Culture24 milesSWNational Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington D.C., United States
Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits
MuseumHistory museum
Korean War Veterans Memorial25 milesSWKorean War Veterans Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Homage to those who served in Korean War
MemorialMonuments and statues
Fort McHenry15 milesEFort McHenry
Baltimore, United States
MuseumHistory museum
Enid A. Haupt Garden24 milesSEnid A. Haupt Garden
Washington D.C., United States
ParkGarden
National Archives Building24 milesSNational Archives Building
Washington D.C., United States
MuseumHistory museum
Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site24 milesSPennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Lafayette Square24 milesSWLafayette Square
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Washington Harbour24 milesSWWashington Harbour
Washington D.C., United States
SailingHistoric walking areas
Statue of Freedom24 milesSStatue of Freedom
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statues
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden24 milesSNational Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
Washington D.C., United States
ParkVernacular architecture
Union Square24 milesSUnion Square
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Baltimore Museum of Art15 milesNEBaltimore Museum of Art
Baltimore, United States
19th-century, modern and contemporary art
MuseumArt museum
The Phillips Collection23 milesSWThe Phillips Collection
Washington D.C., United States
Intimate setting for modern art
MuseumArt museum
National Aquarium14 milesENational Aquarium
Baltimore, United States
Iconic fixture for marine-life exhibits
AquariumPark
Columbus Fountain23 milesSColumbus Fountain
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statuesFountain
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery24 milesSArthur M. Sackler Gallery
Washington D.C., United States
Spacious gallery for Asian artwork
MuseumArt museum
Zero Milestone24 milesSWZero Milestone
Washington D.C., United States
MemorialHistorical place
Martin Luther King25 milesSWMartin Luther King
Washington D.C., United States
Monument to civil rights leader
MemorialMonuments and statues
International Spy Museum23 milesSInternational Spy Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Interactive exhibits about espionage
MuseumHistory museum
The Three Soldiers24 milesSWThe Three Soldiers
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statues
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool24 milesSWLincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Washington D.C., United States
Large, iconic site on the National Mall
MemorialGreek Revival architecture
German-American Friendship Garden24 milesSWGerman-American Friendship Garden
Washington D.C., United States
Park
The Ellipse24 milesSWThe Ellipse
Washington D.C., United States
Park
St. Dominic Church24 milesSSt. Dominic Church
Washington D.C., United States
ChurchSacred and religious sites
Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette24 milesSWStatue of the Marquis de Lafayette
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statues
National Museum of Crime and Punishment23 milesSNational Museum of Crime and Punishment
Washington D.C., United States
MuseumHistory museum
Friendship Archway23 milesSFriendship Archway
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statues
Smithsonian Gardens24 milesSWSmithsonian Gardens
Washington D.C., United States
Museum
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