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OUR COMMUNITIES
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Prince George’s County is the crown jewel of Maryland and we take pride in standing apart from the rest. Our destination offers a blend of experiences that include arts and culture, history and architecture, sports and entertainment, the great outdoors and shopping. Whether it’s your first
time visiting, or you come frequently, we have just what you’re seeking to freeze-frame the most rewarding moments and memories.
We invite you to spend time with us!
FASCINATING FACT
NORTHERN COUNTY
Are you ready to soar?
If so, head to College
Park Aviation Museum:
a 27,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility located on the grounds
of the world's oldest continuously operating airport in College Park, Maryland. Learn through self-guided tours and interactive displays. Prince George’s County
is also home to one of
the Big Ten: University of Maryland College Park, renowned for its athletics, academia and The
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, where you can attend a theatrical
production, live music, a choral showcase or live dance.
HIDDEN GEM: Greenbelt is one of only three towns nationwide that were planned and constructed by the federal government as part of the New Deal
in the 1930s. The city’s commercial center typifies the Art Deco style popular at the time.
URBAN-SUBURBAN
Experience a blend of
arts and culture in the Gateway Arts District amidst an eclectic area that is fun to discover
and not to be missed.
Try mouthwatering
dishes from sought-after restaurants and cafés that attract book lovers, social buffs, and those who love nostalgia. The community is pedestrian-friendly
and has become an urban seat for creatives, self- proclaimed foodies and independent spirits. While walking along Hyattsville’s
main thoroughfare, you're sure to find something that catches your eye and captures your interest. Hop in the car or catch
a rideshare for a short detour into Riverdale Park and make your way into one of the county’s vibrant craft breweries.
HIDDEN GEM: Riversdale House Museum is
a national historic landmark and the former manor house of a slave plantation on a property that was once more than 700 acres.
UPPER COUNTY
Prince George's is one
of a few select American counties to feature a Six Flags America theme park and its exciting waterpark. Thrill seekers clamor to get a seat on some of the scariest, most intense rides on the East Coast. We’re talking skyscraper, superhero heights with nail-biting, hairpin twists and turns. Seven world-
Prince George’s County was named for Prince George of Denmark. He was the husband of Queen Anne of England (1702-1714). Now that’s love.
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