Greenbelt

Is Greenbelt Right for You?

Greenbelt Neighborhood: This is an ideal location for visitors who are looking for a basic hotel to sleep in after a long day in DC. Many people will take a look at Greenbelt if they are flying into BWI because transportation from Washington, DC to BWI flows through Greenbelt. There are no hotels within walking distance, but the Greenbelt station is flush with over 200 spaces of parking available at $5 per day. Visitors should be prepared for a no-frills neighborhood and a 30 to 40 minute commute into Washington, DC on the Metro. Greenbelt, Maryland is located at the end of the green/yellow metro lines, north of Washington, DC. Close to the University of Maryland, this area is suburban, with groups of townhouses, neighborhoods of single family homes, and the requisite office parks and strip malls. This is a safe area, but not very walkable. A car is really a must to stay here. Greenbelt is conveniently located off of the Capital Beltway and there is a bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport from the metro station.

Greenbelt – Where to Eat, What to Do, Pictures

About Greenbelt

Who is Best for this Location?

This is an ideal location for visitors to UMD or for travelers who are looking for a basic hotel to sleep in after a long day in DC. Visitors should be prepared for a no-frills neighborhood and a 30 to 40 minute commute into Washington, DC.

Neighborhood Vibe: Greenbelt, Maryland is located at the end of the green/yellow metro lines, north of Washington, DC. Close to the University of Maryland, this area is suburban, with groups of townhouses, neighborhoods of single family homes, and the requisite office parks and strip malls. This is a safe area, but not very walkable. A car is really a must to stay here. Greenbelt is conveniently located off of the Capital Beltway and there is a bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport from the metro station.

Things to Do: In the area immediately around the hotels and metros, you’ll mostly find recognizable chain restaurants, but if you’re willing to venture a little farther out, Uptown Grill offers terrific subs or try the Mediterranean fare at the New Deal Cafe. In addition to its close proximity to the University of Maryland, Greenbelt is also home to Goddard Space Flight Center. Its visitor center offers rotating exhibits and hands-on space activities for kids. Nearby Buddy Attick Park offers trails for hikers and joggers, as well as a playground for kids. Campers will enjoy Greenbelt National Park, also close by. The metro trip into DC will take about 25 minutes.