Prime Location
The University of Maryland is located just steps from the US capitol of Washington, DC - a global center of science, politics, business, and culture. This prime location gives students unparalleled access to national research and policy institutions, performing and visual arts, and national and international decision makers. Explore all that the Washington metropolitan area has to offer.
College Park
The University of Maryland is located in College Park, MD, which lies within Prince George's County. Within the county confines lie many fine restaurants, retail shopping areas, the university, the College Park Airport (the world's oldest continuously operating airport), the National Archives II (the world's largest archival facility), NASA (Goddard Space Flight Center), and the National Wildlife Visitor Center. For more information on all that College Park has to offer, visit this link. For more information on our county, please click here.
Washington, DC
Washington, DC, is a metropolitan city with historic attractions, museums, monuments, hotels, restaurants, free annual events, and visitor services unrivaled by any other American city. Since the capital is only nine miles from the university, and accessible by Metrorail from College Park, a visit to the city is convenient and recommended. For more information, visit this link.
Annapolis
Annapolis boasts historic charm with its beautifully preserved and restored buildings and brick downtown streets. A boater's paradise, the city ranks as the Sailing Capital of America and hosts the country's largest in-water boat show every October. For more information, contact the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau, 26 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410.268.TOUR or visit this link.
Baltimore
Only 30 miles from the university, Baltimore has something for everyone. Built around the inner harbor, the city is a walker's delight, with a lineup of attractions within three or four blocks of one other. For more information, contact the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association, USF & G Tower, 100 Light Street, 12th Floor, Baltimore, MD, 21202, call 800.343.3468 or visit this link.
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