SightseeingFamily Favorite

Prince George's County

· Largo, MD

Plan your visit

What it costs

FreeFree to visit

No general admission charge. Special exhibits, guided tours, and parking can still be ticketed separately.

When it runs

Hours shift through the year, check before you go

Best for

Groups with kids
Traveling on a budget
First-time visitors
Camera in hand

Flying in

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is about 11 miles away.

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Sightseeing

Cruises, observation decks & landmarks. Explore more sightseeing across all destinations.

Why you should go…

Prince George's County borders Washington DC and offers National Harbor's waterfront shops and Capital Wheel, Six Flags America, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and the University of Maryland. The county blends suburban DC access with parks, wineries, and casino entertainment at MGM National Harbor.

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#prince georges county
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#dc suburbs
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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

The forecast is part of the ticket
Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.
Golden hour sells out first
Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.
Dress a layer warmer
It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.
Timed entry is common
Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Prince George's County, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

Sightseeing
History Buff
Anacostia Trails Heritage Area
Free
A Maryland-certified heritage area promoting historic sites, trails and cultural attractions across Prince George's County.
6.7 mi awayMore like this
Shopping
Local Gem
Eastern Market
Free
Capitol Hill's 1873 market hall, butchers and famous pancakes inside, weekend farmers and flea markets outside.
8.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping
Eat & Drink
Foodie Favorite
Union Market
Free
DC's buzziest food hall: dozens of vendors slinging oysters, arepas, pasta, and ice cream in a revived 1930s market.
8.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink
Attractions
Hidden-in-plain-sight
Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building
Free
The world's largest library, and arguably DC's most beautiful interior, the Great Hall, the Main Reading Room, and a Gutenberg Bible.
8.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions
Sightseeing
History Buff
U.S. Capitol & Capitol Visitor Center
Free
Free guided tours under the Rotunda's frescoed dome, the heart of American democracy, up close.
9.0 mi awayMore like this
Sightseeing
Iconic
Washington Monument
Free
Ride 500 feet up the world's tallest stone obelisk for the only aerial panorama of the White House, Capitol, and Mall.
10 mi awayMore like this

Why you should go…

Good to know

What's around here?

Anacostia Trails Heritage Area

Eastern Market

Union Market

Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building

U.S. Capitol & Capitol Visitor Center

Washington Monument