Prince George's County Fall/Winter Travel Planner 2008

WELCOME O O O O WELCOME TO PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND! Whether you’re here for our tourist attractions, hospitality, fabulous events, or a brief getaway to Washington, DC, there’s so much for you to see, do, and discover in Gorgeous Prince George’s County, Maryland. Neighboring our nation’s capital, Prince George’s County is rich in history and diversity, and is a vibrant community and family-friendly destination for all to enjoy. Located just minutes from downtown DC and close to historic Annapolis, Baltimore, and Northern Virginia, we are literally at the heart of the exciting Washington DC metropolitan region. Encompassing almost 500 square miles, Prince George’s County is filled with over 20,000 acres of award-winning parks, recreational facilities, and historic sites. Prince George’s is also home to such notable attractions as FedEx Field (home of the NFL’s Washington Redskins), Six Flags America, the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, the University of Maryland at College Park, Bowie State University, the National Wildlife Visitor Center, the USDA Agricultural Research Center, the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, and much more. And adding to this exciting mixture is our new National Harbor complex. Located on the Potomac River waterfront, National Harbor is a destination like no other. Grand in size and outstanding in scope, it features fine dining, shopping, hotels, nightlife, and entertainment, as well as scenic excursions along the Potomac. National Harbor is also home to the opulent 2,000-room Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center—the largest combined hotel and convention center on the East Coast. Need more reasons to visit? Read on! Whether you’re here for the day or an extended stay, this guide is designed to give you a snapshot of the many wonderful amenities available in Prince George’s County. We hope you enjoy your time with us. And remember: You’re always a guest in Gorgeous Prince George’s County. Jack B. Johnson County Executive , COUNTY, MARYLAND FALL-WINTER TRAVEL PLANNER An OFFICIAL publication in partnership with the FOUNDE D 1634 9200 Basil Court, Suite 101 Largo, MD 20774 301-925-8300 (direct) • 1-888-925-8300 (information request) and www.MarylandLife.com For Advertising Information: 1-800-357-9554/sales@MarylandLife.com DAN PATRELL, Co-Publisher, President and Editor ROSS PEDDICORD, Co-Publisher, Vice President, Advertising and Marketing JENNIFER WEBSTER, LAUREN OLSON, Senior Account Executives KATHY HAWKINS, HELEN VANSKIVER, Account Executives PAT SMITH, Customer Servicee, 1-800-357-9554 JENNIFER PFISTER, Production Coordinator SHANNON ELLIOTT, ELLIOTT DESIGN GROUP, Art Director AMBER STONER, Graphic Designer HOLLY SMITH, Articles Editor SHANNON MORGAN, Associate Editor NICOLE CRONE, Intern COVER PHOTO: Acclaimed-artist Albert Paley’s Eagle sculpture at National Harbor JOIN THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY CVB The Prince George’s County Conference & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is a not-for-profit organization that serves as the official visitor, travel, and tourism resource of Prince George’s County. We promote, enhance, and support the hospitality, tourism, sports, and meeting industries for Prince George’s County. Through cooperative efforts with our valued members, we actively work to increase the viability and visibility of Prince George's County as an important destination within the state and Mid-Atlantic region. Prince George’s County sits at the doorstep of one of our nation’s largest and most popular tourist attractions—Washington, DC. Taking advantage of our premier location within the capital region and our stunning array of sites, attractions, and lodging, Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism has grown into a $612 million industry for the county. And now, we are home to the region’s newest destination and attraction, the incomparable National Harbor on the Potomac. And it doesn’t stop there: Amazing things are on the horizon. So be a part of the phenomenal growth and opportunities taking place in Prince George’s County—join us as a valued partner today! For additional information regarding the CVB and membership, contact us at 301-925-8300 or visit www.visitprincegeorges.com. 2 PRINCEGEORGESCOUNTY • 2008-09 Prince George’s County Conference and Visitors Bureau JACK B. JOHNSON, County Executive The Prince George’s County Fall/Winter Travel Planner is published by Great State Publishing, LLC, P.O. Box 612, Frederick, MD 21705-0612, www.MarylandLife.com. The Prince George’s County Fall/Winter Travel Planner is available free through the Prince George’s County Conference and Visitors Bureau and through multiple distribution points throughout Prince George’s County, Maryland Welcome Centers and other designated distribution points. Advertising rates and other information can be obtained by contacting sales@MarylandLife.com and/or calling 1-800-357-9554. The publisher assumes no responsibility to any party for the content of any advertisements or editorial in this publication, including any errors or omissions therein. 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