Location: Greenbelt
Top Things to do in Greenbelt
What to do and see in Greenbelt, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Greenbelt is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. Contained within today's City of Greenbelt is the historic planned community now known locally as "Old Greenbelt" and designated as the Greenbelt Historic District. Greenbelt's population was 23,068 at the 2010 U.S. Census.
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1. NASA GSFC Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
A great rainy-day attraction near Wallops Island, the center conducts launches of its model rockets.
Reviewed By Publius-DC - Washington DC, District of Columbia
A mid-week visit does not lead to many crowds (or staff), which is nice, but the exhibits are sort of haphazard. Some cool items - like the interactive touchscreen presentations, the infrared camera, and the moon rock - but overall seems sort of tired. The rusting rockets in the back made it seem more like a private roadside attraction than the gateway to a NASA facility that employs 10,000 scientists and engineers.
2. College Park Aviation Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By C W
If you have an interest in early aviation (or have a child who is interested), this affordable museum is for you! Affiliated with the Smithsonian, this museum and active airstrip has several full size airplane exhibits including a Jenny. They focus on the Wright brothers, who built airplanes on the grounds, early airmail, and some experimental aircraft. Lots of hands on activities for the kids.
3. Riversdale House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Virginiatravelerstwo - Arlington
Riversdale does a great job of presenting a fascinating slice of history. The home was begun over 200 years ago by refugees from the French Revolution, after Liberte turned into Terror. It was completed after the heir, Rosalie Stier, married into Maryland's first family, the Calverts. The house itself is restored with restraint and taste, and more than a little imagination. A scrap of fabric was reproduced to form the bedspread and drapes for the master bedroom. A piece of wallpaper was uncovered, restored, then matched with original frames of the same wallpaper to cover a room. Original portraits are copied to portray the families. The moldings are lovingly and beautifully restored. Our docent guide had literally "written the book," Rosalie Stier's correspondence with her family back in Antwerp. Open for tours only on Friday and Sunday afternoon.
4. Vino 301 Wine Concierge - Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Vino 301 Wine Concierge offers memorable and fun wine tasting tours in Maryland. We introduce you to Maryland’s vineyards. Our knowledgeable Tour Ambassadors take you on a wonderful journey through Maryland's wine regions. Vino 301 Wine Concierge takes care all the details, transport you to and from the vineyards, so you can have a carefree and enjoyable day!
Reviewed By Jennifer N
Leslie (the owner of Vino 301 and tour operator) is an amazing and knowledgeable wine/tourism profession!
I brought a group of wine content creators (writers, content creators, social media personalities) out on a day of wine tasting c/o Wine Trail Adventures. Leslie shared great tips about the surrounding wineries and tips even I didn’t know! Despite the gloomy weather, Leslie was there with a smile and a goodie bag of wine glasses and bottles of water! Both smart and fun!
We visited Black Ankle and Hidden Hills Winery. One of the distinct advantages of taking a wine tour rather than going on your own is to have the testing set up tailored to your group. Because Leslie knew we were a group of knowledgeable wine lovers, she set up had an amazing and more advanced-like tasting from both wineries.
Thank you for the experience and the attention to detail to all the people at Vino 301! Happy to always tour with you guys!
5. AMC Center Park 8
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By sym4302016 - Beltsville, Maryland
Theater has been updated...with new seats. You will appreciate the reclining seats and seat choices, if the movie is not a "sell out" and theater is not too full. You might choose to use the venue in the earlier part of the day, as it seems to be cleaner.
6. Montpelier Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Patrick S - Laurel, Maryland
We took the behind the scenes tour, which takes you to the attic, cellars, and hidden staircases. Somewhat challenging. Very knowledgeable guide who had lived at this pre-revolutionary war dwelling. House has been expanded, updated, and hosted a lot of interesting folk. See the vault in the basement.
Good place to visit during normal hours as well, particularly during the Holidays.
7. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 23 reviews
The performing arts center at University of Maryland, College Park. Performances, workshops & discussions by professionals & students. Most events are free.
Reviewed By barymad - bethesda, md.
My first trip to the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland campus was a pleasant surprise. Beautiful auditorium, comfortable seating, and a great acoustical design makes for a really nice theater experience. Ticket prices are reasonable and plentiful parking makes this a great place to experience any type of musical show or play.
8. Buddy Attick Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By Daphne G - Adelphi, Maryland, United States
The circuit around the lake is about 1.3 miles which is a nice distance for a walk. The trail goes around a lovely shaded lake with slight elevations (a mixture of dirt/gravel sections and asphalt sections) and spotted throughout with benches and tree trunks to sit on and enjoy the view. Good for walking, running or social biking (no racing). There's no shortcut out so once you start the walk you have to finish the circuit or turn back. Outside of the walk circuit there is an open grassy area and a nice little playground. Bathrooms too and nicely kept. Parking is free but not a huge lot, maybe about 50 cars and some are reserved for Greenbelt residents.
9. National Wildlife Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
The largest science and environmental education center in the Department of the Interior.
Reviewed By Randy L - Dubuque, Iowa
We've been driving through Maryland looking for national parks, historic sites, and well-advertised places of interest---the words "Visitor Center" drew us off the road every time. Those words caught our attention along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and drew us into one of the most worthwhile stops on our vacation. Beyond the beautiful scenery and opportunities to hike in the area, there is a visitors' center of such imagination that it's a popular site for teachers to bring students during the year. This site sets the bar so high you might consider not bothering a visit to others.
10. Goddard Space Flight Center
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By solomonknibb - Baltimore, Maryland
Small museum and gift store. Moon rock. Hubble telescope. Mercury capsule. Apollo capsule. Some weather rockets. Other stuff about outer space. Not an anchor destination unless astronomy or space exploration is your bag. Am glad it is available for young people to get a glimpse of the application of science to analyze and understand the universe.
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