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City in Maryland, United States
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Bowie is a suburban bedroom community of Washington, D.C. in Prince George's County, Maryland.
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Built in 1745 by Samuel Ogle, the provincial governor of Maryland, the mansion serves today as an historical museum operated by the city.
Most of modern-day Bowie was once a stud farm where champion thoroughbred race horses were born and raised. The Belair Stables operated for roughly 200 years and is famous for producing two Triple Crown champions (Gallant Fox and Omaha).
Learn the history of Bowie through exhibits and hands-on activities for children. Visitor information for Bowie and local attractions.
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City park featuring a small lake with canoe rentals and fishing, amphitheater for summer outdoor performances, ice skating rink, skate park and playgrounds.
Tucked away in the woods at the back of Whitemarsh Park, the 150-seat Bowie Playhouse is home to four amateur theater companies and features dramas, musicals and Shakespeare year round.
Try the "Sushi Red & White", or for non-sushi eaters, the Chinese menu.
Not one of the too-many plastic chain restaurants that infect Bowie. Rip's has served Bowie with casual dining for more than 50 years
This Maryland brewpub in Bowie Town Center has good food in addition to their own brews.
By train
MARC operates train service on its Penn Line to/from Baltimore and Washington, D.C.. Nearest station is Bowie State at 13900 Jericho Park Rd.
By bus
Metrobus B27 operates service to/from the New Carrollton Metro Station. For more information on riding the Metrorail and Metrobus, see Washington DC#Get_In.
By bicycle
The Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis Trail runs through the northern part of Bowie and there are various other networks of bike paths and on-street bike routes.
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