Eat and Drink
Local hangouts for dinner or a drink in or near Riverdale Park.
Market with small tap room attached. This has a nice outdoor seating area, a great beer selection and a really eclectic crowd. Definitely a local favorite and something different than you'll find in D.C.
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Town Center Market
4705 Queensbury RdMarket with small tap room attached. This has a nice outdoor seating area, a great beer selection and a really eclectic crowd. Definitely a local favorite and something different than you'll find in D.C.
Family-friendly restaurant with a cool general store attached. Good food, good atmosphere.
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Franklins
5123 Baltimore AveFamily-friendly restaurant with a cool general store attached. Good food, good atmosphere.
This feels like a speakeasy and has live music, comedy shows, knitting sessions, you name it! Check out their calendar on their web site: https://www.marylandmeadworks.com/
Maryland Meadworks
4700 Rhode Island AveThis feels like a speakeasy and has live music, comedy shows, knitting sessions, you name it! Check out their calendar on their web site: https://www.marylandmeadworks.com/
This is a deaf-owned brewery and a pretty unique spot. All are welcome. In the summer, they set-up outdoor tables and have games.
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Streetcar 82 Brewery Co
4824 Rhode Island AveThis is a deaf-owned brewery and a pretty unique spot. All are welcome. In the summer, they set-up outdoor tables and have games.
Denizens Brewing Co - Riverdale Park
4550 Van Buren StNewer brewery with pub grub.
A more upscale option, friendly service and full bar.
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Burtons Grill & Bar of Riverdale Park
4440 Van Buren StA more upscale option, friendly service and full bar.
Riviera Tapas Bar
6202 Rhode Island AveTapas bar --great happy hour prices
Chinese hot pot in College Park! A very unique and fun way to enjoy a dinner
LaTao Hot Pot & Sushi cuisine
8700 Baltimore AveChinese hot pot in College Park! A very unique and fun way to enjoy a dinner
sangfroid distilling
5130 Baltimore AveA gin and brandy distillery with tasting hours on Saturday afternoons.
Best coffee in Maryland! great vibe and a strong cup of coffee.
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Vigilante Coffee
4327 Gallatin StBest coffee in Maryland! great vibe and a strong cup of coffee.
Excellent Texas style BBQ with outdoor tables and beer, five minute walk from our unit. Good to order a day or two ahead as it can sell out ahead of time.
2Fifty Texas BBQ
4700 Riverdale RoadExcellent Texas style BBQ with outdoor tables and beer, five minute walk from our unit. Good to order a day or two ahead as it can sell out ahead of time.
Good brunch, lots of vegan/vegetarian options and a kids menu plus outdoor seating. There is sometimes a wait for a table on Sat/Sun mornings so be advised.
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Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWGood brunch, lots of vegan/vegetarian options and a kids menu plus outdoor seating. There is sometimes a wait for a table on Sat/Sun mornings so be advised.
Small, excellent Chinese restaurant that does not have your typical American Chinese menu items. Good if you like spicey food and eat meat...vegans and those who can't take the heat should avoid.
Northwest Chinese Food
7313 Baltimore AveSmall, excellent Chinese restaurant that does not have your typical American Chinese menu items. Good if you like spicey food and eat meat...vegans and those who can't take the heat should avoid.
Teeny tiny little bakery with a variety of breakfast goods and coffee. Not a bargain but really top-notch baked goods within walking distance of our unit.
Manifest Bakery
Teeny tiny little bakery with a variety of breakfast goods and coffee. Not a bargain but really top-notch baked goods within walking distance of our unit.
Lidl
Discount grocery store with good prices and a bakery attached.
Needs no introduction--fancy grocery store for fancy people. This one has a huge hot and cold salad bar, pizza, deli and seating area.
Whole Foods Market
Needs no introduction--fancy grocery store for fancy people. This one has a huge hot and cold salad bar, pizza, deli and seating area.
Pennyroyal Station
Modern southern food in a beautiful space with great cocktails.
Bike Path
Great bike path that runs through all the little towns around here. Take it up to University of Maryland and College Park or down to downtown Hyattsville
Trolly Trail, Berwyn
College Park Trolley TrailGreat bike path that runs through all the little towns around here. Take it up to University of Maryland and College Park or down to downtown Hyattsville
A continuous 20-mile trail on both sides of the Anacostia River, the Riverwalk Trail System will bring you right into the heart of D.C. I love this trail and take it every day! I see foxes, bald eagles, deer, and beautiful birds. If you want a nice long walk or a bike ride, this is the trail.
Anacostia River Trail
Anacostia River TrailA continuous 20-mile trail on both sides of the Anacostia River, the Riverwalk Trail System will bring you right into the heart of D.C. I love this trail and take it every day! I see foxes, bald eagles, deer, and beautiful birds. If you want a nice long walk or a bike ride, this is the trail.
Nearest Metro Station
College Park Metro Station
This train stop will take you into DC (10 minutes) or to Baltimore (about an hour). Make sure to check the schedule as this is a limited stop!
Riverdale station
This train stop will take you into DC (10 minutes) or to Baltimore (about an hour). Make sure to check the schedule as this is a limited stop!
Family-friendly and Recreation
Ellen E Linson Swimming Pool
5211 Campus DrLocal public swimming pool open May- September.
Herbert Wells Ice Rink
5211 Campus DrNearby ice-rink with rentals.
This aviation museum is adjacent to a small airport --its a perfect outing for kids who love airplanes.
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College Park Aviation Museum
1985 Corporal Frank Scott DrThis aviation museum is adjacent to a small airport --its a perfect outing for kids who love airplanes.
Waterfront park with a playground and old railcar plus canoe and kayak rentals and guided pontoon boat tours in summer. https://www.mncppc.org/1799/Boat-Tours
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Bladensburg Waterfront Park
4601 Annapolis RdWaterfront park with a playground and old railcar plus canoe and kayak rentals and guided pontoon boat tours in summer. https://www.mncppc.org/1799/Boat-Tours
Sightseeing
This is a really under the radar attraction and not too far from our house in Riverdale. Highly recommend it--beautiful gardens and free!
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United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NEThis is a really under the radar attraction and not too far from our house in Riverdale. Highly recommend it--beautiful gardens and free!
Nearby historic house with a summer jazz concert series.
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Riversdale House Museum
4811 Riverdale RdNearby historic house with a summer jazz concert series.
Shopping
Small but surprisingly well stocked art store--plus lots of fun little extras. Near Streetcar 82 Brewery. Worth a browse.
Artist & Craftsman Supply Hyattsville
4902 43rd AveSmall but surprisingly well stocked art store--plus lots of fun little extras. Near Streetcar 82 Brewery. Worth a browse.
My Dead Aunt’s Books
5132 Baltimore AveVintage and upcycled furniture, clothes and of course, books!
Adorable sewing shop with classes and friendly staff. Check out their miniature window display! https://www.threelittlebirdssewingco.com/
Three Little Birds Sewing Co
5307 Baltimore AveAdorable sewing shop with classes and friendly staff. Check out their miniature window display! https://www.threelittlebirdssewingco.com/
Mall with all major retailers (Macy's, Target, H&M etc) and a food court.
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The Mall at Prince Georges
3500 East-West HwyMall with all major retailers (Macy's, Target, H&M etc) and a food court.
Walgreens
Pharmacy and drug store--10 minute walk from our unit.
Arts Scene
Local jam session with musicians from all over the DMV.
https://www.acousticblues.com/
Archie Edwards Blues Foundation
4502 Hamilton StreetLocal jam session with musicians from all over the DMV.
https://www.acousticblues.com/
Print making, gallery and artist studios. https://www.pyramidatlanticartcenter.org/
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Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
4318 Gallatin StPrint making, gallery and artist studios. https://www.pyramidatlanticartcenter.org/
Theater and drop-in dance and yoga classes. https://www.joesmovement.org/
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Joe's Movement Emporium
3309 Bunker Hill RdTheater and drop-in dance and yoga classes. https://www.joesmovement.org/