Experience the magic of the season without the wait. Guests dining at Lāk Columbia grab a cup of artisanal Hot Cocoa after dinner and hop aboard the Merriweather shuttle to sit back and enjoy “front row” access to the annual Symphony of Lights tradition. Restaurant reservations required and availability is limited. Call the restaurant at 410-423-9000 to book.

Twenty-five miles outside of Baltimore in Columbia, Md., Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel is an escape from the hustle of the city, enticing guests to unwind in the rhythm of nature. Immersed in tranquility, the hotel is a natural enclave offering unparalleled access to the iconic history and present-day concerts of Merriweather Post Pavilion, culinary endeavors sowed with the flavors of local farmlands, miles of walking trails amidst wildlife and flora and mindful movement coupled with restorative, holistic treatments from the 27,000 square-foot Pearl Spa.