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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Learn about local history at the Greenbelt Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Learn about space flight at the Goddard Space Flight Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Hike in Greenbelt National Park

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4. Drive along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway

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5. Shop at Beltway Plaza Mall

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6. Dine at Silver Diner

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7. Have lunch at the New Deal Cafe

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8. Have a romantic dinner at the Three Brothers Italian Restaurant

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: Where is Greenbelt, Maryland, located?
    Answer: Greenbelt, Maryland, is situated only a few minutes away from Washington, D.C.. Learn more here.
  • Question: What is Greenbelt best known for?
    Answer: Greenbelt is best known for being one of the first greenbelt towns created for Roosevelt’s New Deal.
  • Question: What major highways pass through Greenbelt?
    Answer: Greenbelt contains parts of the Capitol Beltway and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
  • Question: What are some attractions in Greenbelt?
    Answer: Attractions include a NASA flight center and a historic district that showcases the garden city movement.
  • Question: What is significant about Greenbelt’s historic district?
    Answer: Greenbelt’s historic district is one of the last remaining places in the United States that displays the garden city movement.

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