Howard Life 2009 - (Page 16) GETTING AROUND: WALKING TOURS COLUMBIA Kenneth Losurdo, Jr. K K 7. General Growth Properties Building by Architect Frank Gehry K 16 K K K K 11 12 Wincopin Circle 5 4 1 14 10 3 6 2 9 8 K K K K K 15 7 3. Brick-paved plaza K Little Patux ent Parkway 17 29 1. Ampitheater 11. LL Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools Walk-On Adventures featuring outdoor experiences with transportation and equipment provided. For more information, contact the LL Bean retail store in Columbia. 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, 410-715-7020. 13 12. Mall in Columbia 1. Amphitheater Seasonal venue for free live entertainment and/or movies. Lakefront Plaza. 6. Dealings Sculpture Life-sized bronze sculpture of James Rouse, founder of Columbia and his brother, Willard. At Lakefront Plaza. Over 200 of the finest stores in retail and entertainment. 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, 410-730-3300. 13. Merriweather Post Pavilion This outdoor concert venue designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry hosts a diverse range of artists and events and offers the area’s absolute best in contemporary entertainment. 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, 410-715-5550. 2. Bell Tower Houses twelve carillon bells that were installed in 1977 in honor of Columbia’s 10th birthday. Two more were added in 1979. Bells peal to Westminster Chimes on the hour. Accesed at Lakefront Plaza. 7. General Growth Properties Building White terraced building, built as the headquarters of The Rouse Company, is an early work of renowned architect Frank Gehry. To right of Lakefront Plaza when facing lake. 14. People Tree Iconic sculpture symbolizing the goal that Columbia provide for the growth of people. 3. Brick-paved plaza Personalized pavers can be purchased periodically from Columbia Association. At Lakefront Plaza. A locator map is online at www.columbiaassociation.org. 8. Kennedy Gardens Dedicated in 1998 to honor Padraic Kennedy, president of the Columbia Association from 1972 to 1998. Directly across lake when standing at Lakefront Plaza, use footpath to access gardens. 15. Plaza Fountain An integral part of downtown, design inspired by the kind of participatory fountain found in the Tivoli Gardens in Rome. 4. Columbia Archives A research facility for urban planners, scholars and others interested in the growth of cities and suburbs, Columbia and work of James Rouse. It’s also a community resource for residents interested in the development of Columbia and its cultural heritage. 10227 Wincopin Circle, 410-715-3103. 9. Lake Kittamaqundi This 27-acre man-made lake is named Kittamaqundi, a Native American word for meeting place. 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, 410-381-0384. 16. Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel Nestled on the water’s edge, The Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel provides everything one needs for work and play. 10207 Wincopin Circle, 410-730-3900. 5. Columbia Association Welcome Center Offers a video introduction to Columbia, community information, city maps and souvenirs. 10221 Wincopin Circle, 410-730-1801. 10. Lakefront Plaza Features restaurants, benches, picnicking areas, an assortment of public art and an outdoor amphitheater. 10275 Little Patuxent Parkway. 17. Symphony Woods Symphony Woods is a forty-acre park just outside of Merriweather featuring picnic tables. 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, 410-381-0384. Amanda Hof S Pl wif ac t S e tr ea m Kenneth Losurdo, Jr. So uth En tra nc e Ro ad http://www.columbiaassociation.org
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