Columbia

Columbia Maryland, established in 1967, was opened as a planned city, and was ranked in July of 2006 by CNN/Money and Money Magazine as the 4th Best Place out of the 100 Best Places to Live in the United States. The city was organized in about 10 villages, which each village would fulfill needs of the community including, education, religion, commerce, and lifestyle. Within each village you will find a shopping center, recreational facilities, a community center, a system of bike/walking paths, and many housing neighborhoods. Columbia also includes a Columbia Town Center Mall in the heart of the city. Whether you are looking for a great place for dining, a park to play, a late night drink, or a quite walk in a park, Columbia MD has it!