Hotels in Greenbelt, MD

A quaint suburb of Washington, D.C., Greenbelt, Maryland, is a great place to visit any time of year and a good jumping-off point from which to tour around Washington D.C. and beyond. As one of the first greenbelt towns created for Roosevelt’s New Deal, this town acts as a spillover community for Washington D.C. government officials and provides affordable housing for federal workers. While staying at top hotels in Greenbelt, you’ll have the opportunity to see the major city sights and attractions of D.C. while enjoying a cozy setting removed from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Don’t miss the chance to see captivating local landmarks and museums like the fascinating Greenbelt Museum and the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Explore Greenbelt’s historic district and learn all about the city’s storied past before setting out on a nature hike from the beautiful Greenbelt National Park. With countless ways to spend the day, you won’t be bored in this suburb by the bay.

Interested in local history? Make it a point to visit the captivating Greenbelt Museum, which displays local Greenbelt history and tells the unique story of how the New Deal in the 1930s changed the landscape of the up-and-coming communities surrounding Washington D.C. While here, you’ll also be able to see historic homes and gardens and enjoy the museum’s onsite lecture series, which covers themes pertaining to the Great Depression and World War II. If visiting town during the late summer, you might just catch the riveting Retro Town Fair, which allows attendees to try heritage art forms and daily tasks like canning, flower arranging, and needlework.

If getting outdoors is high on your list, plan a fun afternoon of adventure from Greenbelt National Park. Situated near the Capital Beltway, this naturescape was specifically designed to be a greenbelt for the area since its 1950 formation. Here, you’ll get to enjoy all the best park amenities, like well-maintained trails and restrooms, plus a large campground and ranger-led walking tours and other programs. Enjoy a nice day hike, cycle, or even horseback ride one of the park’s beautiful equestrian trails, which wind around thick forests and azalea bushes. Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife like deer, chipmunks, birds, and more!

Have time to see another great greenspace? Make a trip out to Buddy Attick Lake Park. Named after the city's first policeman, this gorgeous park features a lake, picnic areas, and an abundance of nature trails to utilize all day long. Spot the local turtles in the lake while jogging or strolling the roughly mile-long lake loop trail. This well-maintained public park also offers a good children’s playground for the little ones to enjoy during your visit.

Have an unforgettable trip to Greenbelt, and don’t forget to check out our nearby hotels in Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Arlington.