Downtown Columbia Culinary Walking Tour
About this Event
Join the Downtown Columbia Partnership and the Howard County Office of Transportation for a Culinary Walking Tour of Downtown Columbia on Sunday, October 4, from 3–6 p.m.!
Taste your way through Downtown Columbia—explore on foot, try new restaurants, and discover your next favorite bite.
Confirmed participating restaurants include Busboys and Poets, Cured, and Seasons 52, with three to four additional restaurants to be announced. The tour will feature at least six participating restaurants.
Choose from two ticket levels:
- Nibbles Only (all ages)
- Nibbles & Drink Pairings (ages 21+)
Participants will receive a Tasting Card to present at each featured restaurant in exchange for delicious bites—and drinks for those with pairing tickets.
This is a walking event, so get your steps in and your snack on! You’ll explore Downtown Columbia while moving from restaurant to restaurant. Depending on your route, you may cover 2 to 2.5 miles, with an hour to 90 minutes or more of walking based on your pace.
Know Before You Go
Rain or Shine
The Culinary Walking Tour will take place rain or shine, so please check the forecast and dress appropriately for the weather.
Check-In
It’s going to be a great day filled with delicious food and drinks. You can check in at one of three locations:
- Check-in locations will be confirmed in September.
Check-in will be available at all locations starting at 3:00 p.m. Please note that restaurants will not begin serving until 3:00 p.m.
Route and Timing
You’ll have multiple restaurants to visit within a three-hour window. The full distance between participating restaurants is approximately 2.5 miles round trip, depending on your chosen route. On average, it takes about an hour to 90 minutes to walk three miles, which gives you roughly 15–20 minutes per restaurant. Please pace yourself—all restaurants will stop serving promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Have Fun and Be Safe!
Downtown Columbia is a wonderful place to explore on foot, but please stay aware of your surroundings and cross streets at designated crosswalks.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 31.72 to USD 62.67
