Living in College Park, MD

If you ask those residing in College Park, Maryland, about what to do in town, they will undoubtedly mention the university. A large public research university, the University of Maryland is worth a visit for a number of reasons. Hear a guest lecture, catch a basketball game at the Xfinity Center during the season from October through March, read a book at McKeldin Library, and tour the Rossborough Inn, the university's oldest structure, which is said to be haunted.

Beyond the university, there's much more. Hike through Paint Branch Stream Valley Park and move with the rhythm of the water. Visit College Park Airport, the world's oldest continually operating airfield, and take a tour of the College Park Aviation Museum next door. Enjoy a meal and a drink at one of the pubs along Baltimore Avenue, and have fun taking in one of the best nightlife scenes in the DC-Maryland-Virginia area, also known as the DMV. With approximately 100 great local restaurants, you'll see that life in College Park offers a lot.

College Park real estate tends to vary by neighborhood. In most pockets of College Park, Maryland, however, you'll be able to find something that suits your needs.

For instance, the Lakeland neighborhood is just east of the university; this area has nice historic single family dwellings, as well as new apartment homes. located in the north part of the city, the Hollywood neighborhood features post-WWII subdivisions. A historic district in the south, Calvert Hills has lots of early 20th century homes; some of these have been converted into multi-unit apartment structures, which has made the neighborhood more affordable for those moving to this part of College Park. Real estate in the Old Town area is quite similar to Calvert Hills, as historic houses dominate, but there are apartment complexes available, too. If you're buying, it pays to look through listings in each major neighborhood, as there is probably something you'll like in each area.

Cycling and walking are common ways to get around in College Park, and driving is convenient, especially if compared to D.C. In terms of public transportation, options abound. The University of Maryland bus and buses serving Prince George's County make stops in town, as do Washington D.C., Metro buses. Additionally, exploring the nation's capital is made much more convenient with the presence of a Metro subway stop in the neighborhood. If you ever need to catch a flight, simply make the 15-mile journey to National Airport (DCA).