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NATIONAL HARBOR GAYLORD NATIONAL RESORT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SIX FLAGS AMERICA CLARICE SMITH PERFORMING ARTS CTR. SHOW PLACE ARENA HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS PARKS & RECREATION FREE Prince George's Visitors Guide Click here...  |
Trails...IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTYAnacostia Trails Heritage Area (ATHA) 301-887-0777 www.anacostiatrails.org Founded in 1997, ATHA (Anacostia Trails Heritage Area) is dedicated to preserving, renovating, enhancing and publicizing the rich history, unmatched cultural facilities/offerings and recreational sites filled with nature's beauty within Prince George's County. The 84 square miles of historic, cultural, recreational and environmental sites in our portion of Prince George's County offer something for everyone. Spend an afternoon. Spend a week. Whatever you and your family like to do, you'll find it here. Anacostia Tributary Trail System 301-699-2255 www.pgparks.com/places/parks/anacostia.html The Anacostia Tributary Trail System, a link in the national shore-to-shore American Discovery Trail, provides miles of uninterrupted trails along the tributaries of the Anacostia River. The southernmost point of the trail is located at Colmar Manor Community Park, and trail spurs extend northeasterly and northwesterly from there along beautiful stream valley parkland. The trail system's continuous greenway traverses a variety of natural environments including woodlands, open fields, and wetlands. Cedarville State Forest 10201 Bee Oak Road Brandywine, MD 20613 301-888-1410 www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/southern/cedarville.html Located at the headwaters of Maryland's largest freshwater swamp, the Zekiah, Cedarville State Forest invites exploration and adventure of its diverse natural, recreation and historic features. Rare carnivorous plants that catch and eat insects are uniquely found here. Hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians can enjoy 19 miles of trails, developed in the 1930s by a Civilian Conservation Corps comprised mostly of African Americans. Over 50 species of trees thrive in an actively managed 3,510-acre forest, demonstrating an array of beneficial and experimental forestry practices.  Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Tour 16000 Croom Airport Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-627-6074 http://www.pgparks.com/places/parks/baytour.html The Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Tour offers a unique opportunity to learn about the outstanding natural resources of the Bay here on the Patuxent River. The four-mile roadway is open daily for hiking and bicycling, and open Sundays for vehicles. The tour connects Jug Bay Natural Area with Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and features educational displays, observation towers and a 1,000-foot long wooden bridge across the marsh. A self-guided tour brochure is available for visitors, and guided programs are available by reservation. Henson Creek Trail 301-699-2255 http://www.pgparks.com/places/parks/henson.html Located in the southern portion of Prince George's County, Henson Creek Trail is just over 6 miles long. Extending from Temple Hill Road southward to Oxon Hill Road, the trail goes through Henson Creek Neighborhood Park. Patuxent River Scenic Trail @ Queen Anne 18405 Queen Anne Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301-627-6074 www.pgparks.com/places/parks/pattrail.html The Patuxent River Scenic Trail at Queen Anne is a 4-mile natural surface woodland trail for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. This trail meanders along the river connecting this scenic greenway with its resources. Scenic overlooks, interpretive exhibits and rest stops complement the trail. Markers identify the trail and are color-coded for easy identification. Visitors are asked to follow proper trail etiquette and park in designated areas. Rosaryville State Park 8714 Rosaryville Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-856-9565 www.mountairymansion.org Rosaryville State Park is a 982-acre, day-use park with approximately 10 miles of trails ideal for birding, horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking. The trails wind through mixed hardwood forest and field with interesting views of forested wetlands. The park is also home to the historic Mount Airy Mansion, which provides an elegant setting available to the public for special occasions. WB&A Trail Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis Recreational Trail 301-699-2255 www.pgparks.com/places/parks/wba.html The Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis (WB&A) Trail runs along the site of the former Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad. From 1908 through 1935, state-of-the-art electric commuter trains ran along this route through Bowie and Glenn Dale, carrying passengers between Washington, DC, and Baltimore. The 5.6-mile trail from Route 450 in Glenn Dale, running northeasterly to the Patuxent River.
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OFFICIAL SITE OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND TOURISM Prince George's County, Maryland Conference & Visitors Bureau 9200 Basil Court, Suite 101, Largo, MD 20774, 301.925.8300 visitprincegeorges.com | visitorinfo@co.pg.md.us | reunioncapitalusa.com | reunion-headquarters.com |
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