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The Best Romantic Restaurants in Columbia, Maryland

Nothing begins a romantic evening quite like an intimate meal together. Of course, the overall atmosphere of the establishment and the quality of the food are just as important. During your stay with us at The Wayside Inn, a visit to one of the romantic restaurants in Columbia, Maryland may be in order. To help […]

The Mall in Columbia

Spend a Day at The Mall in Columbia

Nestled in the quaint town of Columbia, MD, just 4.25 miles away from the Wayside Inn, The Mall in Columbia is the perfect place to spend your time shopping the day away. Boasting over 200 different shopping experiences, The Mall in Columbia will keep you coming back for more. Shop at The Mall in Columbia  […]

Iron Girl Columbia

Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon: Everything You Need to Know

Attention female runners, swimmers and cyclists: If you’ve ever thought about participating in a triathlon series, a sprint triathlon is a great place to start. While the distances for each activity are abbreviated, compared to a full triathlon, there is still an incredible amount of work that goes into training and completing a race. If you’re […]

Baltimore breweries

14 Baltimore Breweries to Experience

This great nation of ours offers a plethora of wonderful places to visit. Each city and town provide something new and exciting to see – and taste! If you’re a beer lover, you’re in luck. Maryland has several places to taste local offerings, including the following Baltimore breweries. Baltimore Breweries Union Craft Brewing Company The […]

Merriweather Post Pavilion Schedule

Check out the Merriweather Post Pavilion Schedule

Merriweather Post Pavilion has hosted some of the biggest names in the history of music and been named in the Top 5 Best Amphitheaters in the U.S. by Rolling Stone and Billboard magazines. Merriweather Post Pavilion is less than 15 minutes from The Wayside Inn, making it very convenient for you to catch a show […]

Wine in the Woods

Wine in the Woods in Columbia, Maryland

The countdown is on to Wine in the Woods in Columbia, Maryland, an annual celebration of wine in Symphony Woods. This year’s Wine in the Woods will be held Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday May 17 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The event will be held at Symphony […]

Capital Jazz Fest

Music Lovers Unite at the Capital Jazz Fest

Each year, the Capital Jazz Fest in Columbia, Md., draws tens of thousands of music lovers from across the country to enjoy a three-day celebration featuring top jazz talent and soul singers. The 2015 festival is scheduled for June 5-7 at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Tickets go on sale for this event in March. Single and multi-day tickets […]

Toby's Dinner Theatre

Toby’s Dinner Theatre is an Excellent Entertainment Option

If you’re looking for a fun night out in the Baltimore area, check out Toby’s Dinner Theatre in Columbia, MD, for an entertaining show and a delicious meal. Toby’s dinner theatre has been open for over 30 seasons and has been nominated for 50 awards for its outstanding productions. This theatre offers a unique way to watch […]