Bowie, Residential city in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Description
Bowie is a residential city in Prince George's County, Maryland. Parks with walking trails and sports fields sit in neighborhoods where families live in single-family homes and townhouses.
History
Railroad companies built a stop here in 1872 and named it after former governor Oden Bowie. The small junction grew during the 20th century into one of the state's largest cities.
Culture
The community playhouse brings neighbors together throughout the year to support local talent performing on stage. Artisans sell handcrafted items at an annual market held in the senior center, showing the skills found in the area.
Practical
The city sits between Washington and Annapolis with access from several major highways. Elementary schools, medical centers, and grocery stores are found throughout residential areas, making daily life possible without long drives.
Did you know?
The old Belair estate holds an 18th-century mansion that was once home to one of the country's leading racehorse breeding programs. Visitors can walk through the preserved building and learn about the trainers and horses who worked here.
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Six Flags America
5.5 km
Superman – Ride of Steel
5.6 km
The Joker's Jinx
5.4 km
The Wild One
5.2 km
Belair Mansion
2.9 km
Batwing
5.5 km
Belt Woods
5.1 km
Governor's Bridge
8.3 km
Pleasant Prospect
4.7 km
Bowie Railroad Buildings
8.3 kmFoxhill Park
2.5 km
Belair Stable Museum
2.9 km
Great Chase
5.3 km
National Capitol Radio & Television Museum
1.9 km
Williams Plains
3.8 kmJames Hamilton House
4.2 kmSomerset Park
2.9 km
Belair Mansion
2.9 km
Marietta House Museum
6.5 kmAllen Pond
1.3 km
Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
4.1 kmWoodward Pond
2.6 kmWoodmere Golf Club
5.9 kmBowie Golf and Coutry Club
6.4 kmRoar
5.5 kmBatwing
5.5 kmSuperman: Ride of Steel
5.4 kmWild One
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