Consisting of 10 villages, Columbia, Maryland spans 5,300 acres. Developed in 1967 by Jim Rouse, Columbia takes pride in its planned community. To commemorate the community spirit, they have what they call a People Tree. This large bronzed sculpture of a tree sits near Lake Kittamaqundi and the Rouse Company. From May to October you can enjoy the local farmer's market as well as the flea market. Maryland is known for its blue crab and since Chesapeake Bay is only about 2 hours away, fresh seafood is guaranteed.
Red Lobster has a reputation for good, down-home seafood meals and side dishes. It is also the only seafood restaurant in Columbia, Maryland. Founded in 1968, this restaurant boasts quality and dedication of its warm hospitality to customers. Not only can you eat here but you can order seafood from its online store as well. After dinner, you could grab a music show, go to the spa, or for a walk in the park. Less than 15 minutes away is the Merriweather Post Pavilion, Oasis Day Spa and Swells Orchard Park.
Red Lobster
9011 Snowden Square Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
410-290-1677
redlobster.com
Approximately 17 minutes from Columbia, resides Gunning's Seafood. A family operated restaurant that opened in 1969, it began as a bar. Steadily, it morphed into a seafood restaurant that offered various family dishes. It was awarded for the quality of its food and atmosphere by "Baltimore Magazine," "Washington Times" and City's Best. Just a short distance away, you will find a seven bar nightclub, Cancun Cantina. You will also find around the corner, Timbers at Troy Golf Course and Arundel Mills Mall.
Gunning's Seafood Restaurant
7304 Parkway Drive
Hanover, MD 21076
410-712- 9404
gunningsonline.com
With over 32 years of experience, Bottom of the Bay in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area offers a full experience of seafood. Not only a restaurant but also a packaged goods and phone order facility. With a long, full menu of seafood and meats, a patron will surely leave satisfied. That said, it claims the menu is too big to print. So call if you don't see what you want because, more than likely, they do have it. Laurel is roughly 24 minutes from Columbia. Nearby attractions to this location are Fairland Aquatics Center and Laurel Mills Playhouse. For the slightly more rambunctious folks, XP Laser Sports is located about 3 minutes away.
Bottom of the Bay
9590 N. Laurel Road
Laurel, MD 20723
301-498-1040
bottomofthebay.com
