College Park (Maryland)

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College Park is in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is a suburb of Washington D.C.

College Park (Maryland) Halal Travel Guide

Most visitors come to College Park for the University of Maryland, and all the associated sporting events, but aviation geeks should also take notice of the Aviation Museum.

How to travel to College Park (Maryland)

Buy a Flight ticket to and from College Park (Maryland)

College Park Airport (IATA Flight Code: CGS) and the world's oldest continuously operated airport, is open only to private planes.

Baltimore-Washington International Airport (IATA Flight Code: BWI) is a 30 minutes drive from College Park. It is also accessible by taking Bus B30 to/from the Greenbelt Metrorail Station, near College Park.

Washington Reagan National Airport (IATA Flight Code: DCA) is a 30 minutes drive from College Park and is accessible via the Metrorail.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IATA Flight Code: IAD) is a 45 minutes drive from College Park but takes significantly longer using public transportation.

By car

From I-495 (Capital Beltway), take exits 24 (University Boulevard / MD 193) or 25 (US Route 1).

Travel by train to College Park (Maryland)

Amtrak operates service to the New Carrollton station in Largo.

College Park is serviced by the Green Line of the Metrorail. The station is about a mile from the University of Maryland.

Travel on a Bus in College Park (Maryland)

Metrobus J4 operates service between College Park and Bethesda via Takoma Park.

Get Around

By car

The main north-south artery of College Park is Route 1 (commonly called Baltimore Ave). Many destinations of interest (including the university) are along this road. An alternative, slightly to the east, is Rhode Island Ave. Major east-west roads include University Boulevard (Route 193) and Campus Drive/Paint Branch Parkway. Route 1 traffic can be horrendous at times. Avoid arriving or leaving College Park during evening rush house. There is no free parking in College Park, so make sure to check each meter's restrictions and rules.

Travel on a Bus in College Park (Maryland)

Metrobus J4 operates service between the University of Maryland and the Metrorail Station.

Shuttle-UM operates an extensive bus network, although University of Maryland identification is required to ride for many routes.

Travel by bicycle in College Park (Maryland)

Rhode Island Ave Trolley Trail runs north/south to the east of Route 1 and, north of Route 193, consists of bike lines on Rhode Island Ave. The g/PPSD/ParkTrails/trails_MAPS/paint_branch.shtm Paint Branch Trail intersects it near Lake Artemesia and runs through campus, up to Cherry Hill Road near the Beltway. College Park has many residential streets that make for easy biking, but some of the major thoroughfares can be dicey.

What to see in College Park (Maryland)

File:Memorial Chapel at UMCP, front view off-center, August 21, 2006 - Memorial Chapel at University of Maryland College Park

• College Park Aviation Museum Corporal Frank Scott Drive ☎ +1 301 864-6029 +1 301 927-6472 Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 5PM $4 At the College Park Airport and the world's oldest continually operating airport, this museum emphasizes early aviation.

• University of Maryland, College Park Campus Drive & US-1 38.9875, -76.94 ☎ +1 301 405-1000 University of Maryland, College Park - UMD McKeldin sundial - The flagship academic institution of the state of Maryland, founded in 1856, and centered around the McKeldin Mall quadrangle on Regents Drive.

• The Art Gallery 2202 Parren J. Mitchell Art Sociology Bldg. (3834 Campus Dr.) near Route 193 & Adelphi Rd. ☎ +1 301 405-2763 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 4PM Free A rotating series of exhibitions. Closed summer and between exhibitions.

• Adele H. Stamp Student Union 3972 Campus Drive 38.988, -76.945 ☎ +1-301-314-3375 - Adele H. Stamp Student Union UMCP's campus center, containing several floors that house a food court, fast food chains, a restaurant, shops and the SORC (Student Organizational Resource Center), TerpZone (an entertainment facility with several televisions, a small bowling alley, swimmingpool tables, etc.), a movie theater, and more.

• McKeldin Mall 38.986, -76.942 McKeldin Mall The McKeldin Library is home to Testudo and the Fountain and the sundial and the Administration building, and several academic buildings. In addition, McKeldin Mall is the largest academic mall in the United States.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for College Park (Maryland)

Lake Artemesia pier - Lake Artemesia pier

• Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Route 193 and Stadium Dr 38.9908, -76.9506 ☎ +1 301 405-ARTS - Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center - Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Catch a play, music performance, or other event at the University.

• Lake Artemesia Natural Area Parking at Branchview/Ballew Ave, Berwyn Heights 38.986667, -76.922222 Route 193 to Branchville Ave Free Lake Artemesia Sunset at Lake Artemesia On the border with neighboring Berwyn Heights, this man-made lake offers fishing and a pleasant walking/biking/rollerblading trail around the circumference.

• Paint Branch Golf Complex 4690 University Blvd near Route 1 ☎ +1 301 935-0330 Opening Hours: Open daily, seasonal hours. $10 for a bucket of 102 golf balls on the driving range, $18-12 for 9 holes of golf, $12-18 for 18 holes of golf, $3/day for putting green Nine hole "executive" golf course, driving range and putting green.

• Terrapins University of Maryland Sporting Events | 2740 Comcast Center ☎ +1 301 314-7070 +1 301 314-4920 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30AM Monday - 4:30PM With 27 different sports and the University of Maryland offers you a choice of everything from wrestling to lacrosse to softball. While the football team has had renewed success lately, basketball rules the roost -- the Lady Terps were national champions in 2006; the men in 2002.

• Herbert Wells Ice Rink 5211 Paint Branch Parkway ☎ +1 301 277-3717 Opening Hours: October-April

Parks

• Crystal Springs Playground 37th Avenue

• Duvall Field Playground 9119 Rhode Island Avenue

• Hollywood Playground 4812 Hollywood Road

• James Adams Park Berwyn House Road & Rhode Island Avenue

• Muskogee Playground 9723 Narragansett Parkway

• Old Town Playground 7504 Columbia Avenue

• The Mews Playground Catawba Street & 48th Place

• Calvert Road Community Park Old Calvert Road and Campus Drive

• Berwyn Neighborhood Park 8301 49th Avenue

• Calvert Neighborhood Park 4811 Drexel Road

• Cherry Hill Neighborhood Park 4605 Kiernan Road

• Lakeland Neighborhood Park 4901 Lakeland Road

• Hollywood Neighborhood Park 9699 53rd Avenue

• Sunnyside Skate Park 10110 Rhode Island Avenue

• College Park Woods Neighborhood Park 9119 St. Andrews Place

• Branchville Playground 4800 Branchville Road

Shopping in College Park (Maryland)

• University of Maryland College Park Official Bookstore | Stamp Student Union ☎ +1 301 927-2510 +1 301 209-7118 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 10AM Monday - 6:30PM, F-Sa 10AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday noon-5PM Get your Terrapin gear and dress like a local (or at least like a tuition-paying parent.)

Halal Restaurants

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College Park includes many fast-casual chain restaurants that cater to university students including: Potbelly's Sandwich Works, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Appleby's, Jimmy John's, and Cold Stone Creamery.

• Azteca Restaurant & Cantina 9505 Baltimore Ave ☎ +1 301 474-8226 - Mexican food.

• Bagel Place | 7423 Baltimore Ave ☎ +1 301 779-3900 +1 301 779-5730 Opening Hours: 6:30AM Monday - 7PM $3-$7 Cross Route 1 from campus for your coffee or bagel fix.

• Eddie's Cafe 9823 Rhode Island Ave ☎ +1 301 345-1791 - Chinese food & subs.

• Fishnet 5010 Berwyn Road ☎ +1 301 220-1070 - Turkish Halal Food, specializing in fish.

• Hanami Japanese Restaurant 8145 Baltimore Ave ☎ +1 301 982-9899 - Strip mall location. Sushi, noodles, hibachi, and sake.

• Hard Times Cafe 4738 Cherry Hill Road ☎ +1 301 474-8880 - Chili, wings, and burgers.

• The Jerk Pit 9078 Baltimore Ave ☎ +1 301 982-5375 Jamaican jerk Chicken, Beef, seafood & tofu.

• Kiyoko | 7313-H Baltimore Avenue south of campus ☎ +1 240 764-8312 Opening Hours: Monday to Wed, 11AM - 11PM Thu-Sat 11AM - 2AM Sunday 11AM - 9PM Delivery minimum $10 Hibachi grill and sushi. $4 for 8 pcs. Specialty rolls. Terrayaki Chicken, Shrimp, Steaks for less than $10. Combination specials!

• Marathon Deli 4429 Lehigh Road ☎ +1 301 927-6717 - Greek deli.

• Rasoi Restaurant 8601 Baltimore Ave ☎ +1 301 474-5951 - Indian food.

• Sakura Seafood Buffet 9031 Baltimore Ave ☎ +1 301 982-3331 Dinner buffet $12.95 for adults. All-you-can-eat buffet with a wide selection, including sushi, hibachi, Chinese and American food.

• Shen Yang Chinese Restaurant 9905 Rhode Island Ave ☎ +1 301 441-2250 - All-you-can-eat buffet with a wide selection, including sushi, hibachi, Chinese and American food.

• Sir Walter Raleigh Inn 6323 Greenbelt Road, Berwyn Heights ☎ +1 301 474-6501 Opening Hours: 11:30AM Monday - 9PM Monday-Friday. 4PM Monday - 9-PM Saturday. 3PM Monday - 8PM Sunday A Steaks and seafood restaurant with an expansive salad café. Travelers should note that the restaurant closes early and is only open for dinner service on the weekends.

• Unforgettable Flavors Cafe 9348 Cherry Hill Road ☎ +1 301 345-2089 Jamaican food.

• Backyard Sports Grill | 7313-A Baltimore Ave ☎ +1 301 277-8898 - Cozy and relaxed atmosphere. But like everywhere else in College Park, you never no what you are going to get. Even this tiny space can get packed with crazy party-goers.

• Cornerstone Grill & Loft | 7325 Baltimore Ave ☎ +1 301 779-7044 - Tables and bars, downstairs and upstairs. This bar gets packed most Thursday through Saturday, enough that they have to clear the seating upstairs to accommodate a dance floor. There is sort-of dance floor serviced by a DJ booth overlooking it. Just a nice local bar that suddenly turns into a crazy college party scene at night. Sunday Big-Ass Draft is a popular special during football and basketball seasons.

• Kangnam BBQ Sports Grill 8503 Baltimore Ave ☎ +1 240 345-5808 - Thit is an often overlooked spot to get a Coffee. The savvy few swear by this Korean restaurant as their favorite place for after-dinner drinks that turn into full-blown adventures. Sake bombs anyone?

• R. J. Bentley's | 7323 Baltimore Ave ☎ +1 301 277-8898 - Outdoor seating, several bars inside with more seating in an adjacent room. Part of a very lively bar scene at night with Cornerstone next door. Students frequently go back and forth between the two bars through out the night.

• Town Hall Liquors | 8135 Baltimore Ave ☎ +1 301 474-3322 - The quintcrucial dive café. It's a bar AND a stores.

• College Park Grill 8321 Baltimore Avenue ☎ +1 301-474-4745 Opening Hours: Sunday – Thursday 7:00am – 10pm, Friday – Saturday 7:00am – 11pm Nice upscale restaurant with a pleasant and casual environment with live jazz music from 530 to 9PM daily. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with organic juice on tap and a selection of soft drinks. Happy hour from 4PM to 7PM Monday to Saturday at the café. A good alternative for those seeking a meal or drink in College Park in a more mature environment than the college student oriented bars in College Park. Located inside the Cambria Hotel with no cover.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Best Western Plus College Park | 8419 Baltimore Ave ☎ +1 301 220-0505 $121
• Clarion Inn & Fundome - College Park | 8601 Baltimore Avenue Near the University of Maryland ☎ +1 301 474-2800 +1 301 474-0714 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 12PM

• College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center | 3501 University Blvd E, Hyattsville ☎ +1 301 985-7300 +1 301 985-7517 - Both luxurious and environmentally responsible. This Marriott was the nation's first green hotel and conference center.

• Days Inn College Park | Local:SMonday - disatl 9113 Baltimore Blvd ☎ +1 301 345-4900
• Hampton Inn College Park | 9670 Baltimore AveJust off the Beltway. ☎ +1 301 345-2200 +1 301 345-7201 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: noon

• Howard Johnson Inn College Park | Local&iata=00065402 9113 Baltimore Ave ☎ +1 301 513-0002 $71
• Quality Inn and Suites College Park | 7200 Baltimore Ave ☎ +1 301 276-1000
• Super 8 College Park | Local 9150 Baltimore Ave ☎ +1 301 474-0894 $72
• Holiday Inn Washington - College Park (I-95) 10000 Baltimore Ave 39.0204, -76.9265 ☎ +1 301-345-6700 Check-in: 3:00pm / Check-out: noon

Stay Safe

Avoid walking alone at night, especially around the College Park Metrorailway station. You should be fine along Route 1, but reports of muggings (sometimes violent) on the otherwise upscale-looking side streets are perennials in the student newspaper. Petty theft can also be a problem, especially from vehicles and of bicycles.

More Muslim friendly Destinations from College Park (Maryland)

• Washington, D.C. is a few miles away.
• Baltimore is about a 45-minutes trip.
• Bethesda is good for night-life and is about a 30-minutes drive, or 45-minutes Metro ride.
• Silver Spring is about 20 minutes away.
• Takoma Park has many ethnic eateries and crunchy shops.
• Hyattsville is a hip area on Route 1 towards D.C.

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