Overview
Hyattsville is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is a suburb of Washington, D.C.
3 sights · 3 things to do · 5 places to eat · 6 bars & cafés
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Best things about Hyattsville
United States Post Office
A Colonial Revival building with a central, three-bay block flanked by smaller one-bay flat-roofed pavilions, constructed in 1935 and still in active use. Murals by Eugene Kingman, depicting the agricultural heritage of …
Hyattsville Armory
Historic National Guard armory built in 1918 and patterned after a medieval English castle, built of native stone, with rectangular turrets flanking the arched limestone entranceway.
Magruder Park
This 32-acre park is the main park in Hyattsville. It includes fields for playing many popular sports.
Hyattsville Horns
A sculpture by Chris Janney installed in 2004 consisting of 5 colorful horns of 9 feet each that play tunes when touched. Lit up at night.
Hamilton Splash Park
Open-air pool, kids pool, with aqua climbing wall and waterslide. Open to both residents and non-residents.
Heurich Park Turf Field
Soccer pitch with lighting. Gather people to play a game or watch the games already happening.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 30°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Washington, D.C.)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington — 9 mi away (major hub). Directions
- BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore — 21 mi away (major hub). Directions
Hyattsville is just south of East-West Highway (MD-410) on US-1 south of College Park and the Beltway (I-495), and just west of the B-W Pkwy (MD-295).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Hyattsville Horns, United States Post Office, Magruder Park
- Lunch Chez Dior
- Afternoon Hamilton Splash Park, Hyattsville Armory
- Dinner Franklins
- Evening Streetcar82 Brewing
Day 2
- Morning Heurich Park Turf Field
- Lunch Shagga Coffee & Restaurant
- Dinner Busboys and Poets
- Evening Old Dominion BrewHouse
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
There are many chain restaurants in Hyattsville including Five Guys, Outback Steakhouse, Olive Garden, and McDonald's.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Understand
History
Before Europeans reached the area, the area was the home of the Nacotchtank people. Because of diseases and violence from Europeans, the Nacotchtank moved away and joined other nearby Native American tribes. Hyattsville was founded by Christopher Clark Hyatt, who purchased the land in 1845. Hyatt named the area after himself. The City of Hyattsville was incorporated on April 7, 1886. Victorian homes were built in the late 1880s. Sears bungalows and arts-and-crafts style homes were from the late 1910s through the early 1940s. Hyattsville has 21 historic sites according to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
Get in
By car
Hyattsville is just south of East-West Highway (MD-410) on US-1 south of College Park and the Beltway (I-495), and just west of the B-W Pkwy (MD-295).
By Metrorail
Metrorail Green Line stops at West Hyattsville and Hyattsville Crossing, which are both 1.5 miles from downtown Hyattsville. The Hyattsville Crossing station is at The Mall at Prince Georges.
By train
MARC Camden Line, a commuter train, stops at Riverdale, 1 mile from Hyattsville.
By bus
81-86 runs through Hyattsville, operating along US-1 between College Park and Washington D.C.
By bicycle
The Anacostia Tributary Trail System, which includes the Northeast Branch Trail and the Northwest Branch Trail (both along branches of the Anacostia River), runs through Hyattsville, allowing cyclists access from Silver Spring and Greenbelt.
Get around
By bus
Bus #13 operates service between the West Hyattsville and Hyattsville Crossing Metrorail Stations and downtown Hyattsville. The bus costs $2 and can be paid using a SmarTrip card. It runs every 40 minutes until the evening.
See
See United States Post Office
A Colonial Revival building with a central, three-bay block flanked by smaller one-bay flat-roofed pavilions, constructed in 1935 and still in active use. Murals by Eugene Kingman, depicting the agricultural heritage of Prince George's County, decorate the lobby.
See Hyattsville Armory
Historic National Guard armory built in 1918 and patterned after a medieval English castle, built of native stone, with rectangular turrets flanking the arched limestone entranceway.
Do
Parks
Do Heurich Park Turf Field
Soccer pitch with lighting. Gather people to play a game or watch the games already happening.
Buy
Shop University Town Center
Outdoor shopping area with restaurants, a movie theater, grocery store, and community college.
Shop Red Onion Records
The friendly owner is an aficionado with a huge second-hand vinyl collection (and CDs and books about music). The store is quite small, so he has a carefully hand-picked selection on display, with some rare finds waiting for a browser to uncover. If there's a specialty here, it's indie.
Eat
There are many chain restaurants in Hyattsville including Five Guys, Outback Steakhouse, Olive Garden, and McDonald's.
Eat Franklins (Franklins General Store, Brewery, and Restaurant)
A great little brewpub and a local institution.
Eat Shagga Coffee & Restaurant
Ethiopian restaurant.
Eat Spice 6 Modern Indian
Indian restaurant.
Drink
Drink Carolina Kitchen Bar & Grill
Southern home cooking and colorful art.
Drink Sangfroid Distilling
Small tasting room for Dutch style gin, brandies, and rye whiskey.
Drink Vigilante Coffee Company
Sleep
The nearest hotels are nearby in College Park.
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