Green spaces abound in Greenbelt
Greenbelt certainly lives up to its name, being garlanded by dense forests and glistening lakes. It’s also rich in history. Designed as a “green town” in 1935, Greenbelt is one of the few surviving examples of the Garden City Movement, and its historic center with its elegant Art Deco buildings was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1997. Greenbelt vacation rentals are close to the ample green spaces, vivid gardens, and stunning architecture of this unexpectedly fascinating city. It may be only a short drive from Washington, DC, but its luxurious mansion tours, intriguing museums, and outdoor adventures make Greenbelt a delightful escape.
Riveting history in Greenbelt
You can celebrate the heritage of Greenbelt with a visit to the Greenbelt Historic District, where you can hobnob with locals at the Roosevelt Center, and catch a flick in the quaint, Art Deco Old Greenbelt Theatre. The Montpelier Mansion, a stately Georgian home, gives a glimpse of life in the 18th century, while the NASA Goddard Visitor Center offers visitors the chance to explore the universe without ever leaving Earth. Greenbelt vacation rentals are close to these sites as well as the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, where visitors can learn about the man who escaped slavery to become an eloquent voice for the oppressed in America. Don't miss the tiny Growlery, where he went to write and think.
Camping trips and city life
Greenbelt is a photographer’s dream with its broad tree-lined streets, Art Deco buildings, and pristine wilderness landscapes. Greenbelt vacation rentals provide a comfortable home base for excursions to spot local wildlife, fish crystal-clear rivers and lakes, or join a wild turkey hunt. You can experience more of the great outdoors with a camping trip, or take a day trip to DC to see stately presidential monuments and the mind-expanding Smithsonian museums, or mingle with politicos in an opulent steakhouse. In winter, you can embrace the snow season with a trek to the woods for cross-country skiing or the mountains for snowboarding.
Swimming and skiing in Greenbelt
Nestled in the heart of Maryland, Greenbelt enjoys distinct seasons with above average rainfall that keeps the area green and lush. Summer in Greenbelt is hot and humid with temperatures hovering in the high 80s. It's a good time to head to one of the cool, clear, forest-lined lakes for a day of swimming and canoeing. Greenbelt winters are cold and snowy, with daytime temperatures in the mid 20s. There are numerous ski resorts within a 4-hour drive of Greenbelt, where you can bundle up in warm snow gear and hit the slopes for skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and sledding.
Exploring the natural landscape of Greenbelt
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to appreciate the scenery, Greenbelt is a great place to spend some time outside. These are some of the area's most enchanting features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- National Mall (11.2 mi / 18 km)
- Greenbelt Park (1.8 mi / 2.9 km)
- U.S. National Arboretum (8 mi / 12.8 km)
- Brookside Gardens (9.5 mi / 15.3 km)
- Rock Creek Park (9.8 mi / 15.8 km)
- United States Botanic Garden (10.9 mi / 17.6 km)
Transportation to and around Greenbelt
The nearest airport is in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), located 14 mi (22.5 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI), which is 16.4 mi (26.4 km) away.
Catch a ride on the metro at Greenbelt Station for ease of access to the rest of the city.
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