Beyond the University of Maryland lies an area of great historical significance and contemporary flair. Use the information and links below to find everything and anything that might peak your interests. These are just a few of the many exciting opportunities that await you!
You will love taking advantage of our location! College Park is just a Metro ride away from the sights, culture and nightlife of Washington, D.C., and half an hour down the road from Baltimore and Annapolis. Let the MTA drop you at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, or the Baltimore Ravens new stadium. Check out mega-concerts at the MCI Center or the renowed restaurants in historic Adams Morgan.

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The Kennedy Center, the Smithsonian, the U.S. Capitol, the
White House, and numerous colleges, universities, and non-profit organizations are available for you to visit and explore. Galleries, theaters, festivals, and events will also compete for your interest and time.

The Shuttle UM provides excellent conections between the metro, campus, and surrounding communities!

Maryland is a state that offers every kind of natural beauty, from the Chesapeake Bay and ocean beaches to the mountains, lakes and rivers of its western counties. Sailing, thoroughbred racing, skiing, hiking and camping are a few of its features.

The city of College Park is a true college town, with dozens of eateries and shops just for students. Neighboring towns offer multiplexes showing their latest movies, shopping malls for all your needs, a national park, a beautiful lake, and restaurants for when your friends or family come to town.

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