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Stores, Stores & More Stores
In addition to The Mall in Columbia, Howard County offers almost endless options for shoppers, from “big box” discounters to specialty shops and boutiques.

You’ll find Target stores at Long Gate in Ellicott City and Columbia Crossing off Dobbin Road in Columbia. Columbia Crossing also boasts a CompUSA and Borders. If you prefer Barnes & Noble, you’ll find one at Long Gate. And, yes, Columbia has a Wal-Mart. It’s across Route 175 from Columbia Crossing at Dobbin Center.

At Snowden Square, there’s a Bed, Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Home Depot, Marshall’s and more.

If antiques are your passion, be sure to visit Historic Ellicott City and Historic Savage Mill. Both also have numerous crafts stores and specialty boutiques.