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V I S I T ING:
Downtown Columbia
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Amphitheater
Seasonal venue for free
live entertainment and/or
movies. Lakefront Plaza.
2
Bell Tower
Former site of 12 Clarion
Bells, 10 installed in 1977 in
honor of Columbia’s 10th
birthday and two more added
in 1979. Bells and tower are
currently undergoing repair
with intent to be reinstalled.
3
Brick-paved Plaza
Personalized pavers can
be purchased periodically
from Columbia Association.
At Lakefront Plaza. A
locator map is online at
columbiaassociation.org.
4
Dealings Sculpture
Life-sized bronze sculpture
of James Rouse, founder of
Columbia, and his brother
Willard. At Lakefront Plaza.
5
Whole Foods &
Haven on the Lake
White terraced building,
constructed as the
headquarters of The Rouse
Company, is an early work
of renowned architect,
Frank Gehry. To right of
Lakefront Plaza (when
facing lake). Now home to
Whole Foods and Columbia
Association’s Haven on
the Lake wellness center.
6
Kennedy Gardens
Dedicated in 1998 to honor
Padraic Kennedy, president
of the Columbia Association,
1972-1998. Directly across
lake when standing at
Lakefront Plaza; use footpath
to access gardens.
7
Lake Kittamaqundi
27-acre man-made lake. The
name Kittamaqundi is derived
from a Native American
word for “the meeting
place.” 10300 Little Patuxent
Parkway / 410-715-3000
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Lakefront Plaza
Features restaurants,
benches, picnicking areas,
an assortment of public art
and an outdoor amphitheater.
10275 Little Patuxent Parkway.
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Entertainment &
Signature Dining Plaza
Signature dining and
14-theater cinema with IMAX.
10
Mall in Columbia
Over 200 of the finest stores
in retail, and entertainment.
10300 Little Patuxent
Parkway / 410-730-3300
11
Merriweather
Post Pavilion
This outdoor concert venue
designed by renowned
architect Frank Gehry
hosts a diverse range
of artists and events,
offering the area’s best in
contemporary entertainment.
10475 Little Patuxent
Parkway / 410-715-5550
12
People Tree
Iconic sculpture
symbolizing the goal that
Columbia provide for
the growth of people.
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Plaza Fountain
An integral part of downtown;
design is inspired by the kind
of community fountain found
in the Tivoli Gardens in Rome.
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Little Patuxent Parkway
Sterrett Place
Lake
Kittamaqundi
South Entrance Road
Governor Warfield Pkwy
Wincopin Circle
PHOTOGRAPHS BY KENNETH LOSURDO, JR.
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HOWARD COUNTY OFFICIAL VISITORS + RESIDENTS GUIDE | 2016