Largo, Maryland travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Largo is a community of 12,000 people (2020) in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is a suburb of Washington, D.C.

1 sights · 1 things to do · 4 places to eat · 7 places to stay

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Best things about Largo

Northwest Stadium

Northwest Stadium (formerly FedEx Field) is the home of the Washington Commanders (formerly Washington Redskins). It has a capacity of 79,000 people.

Center for Performing Arts at Prince George’s Community College

Performances and events by local students.

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 — 11 mi away (major hub). Directions
BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore — 22 mi away (major hub). Directions

The Silver and Blue lines of the Metrorail stop (and end) at the Downtown Largo station.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Center for Performing Arts at Prince George’s Community College
Lunch Carolina Kitchen
Afternoon Northwest Stadium
Dinner Jasper's Restaurant

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 Largo including McDonald's, Chick-fil-a, Outback Steakhouse, TGI Friday's, and Panda Express.

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

The main reasons to visit Largo are to go to Northwest Stadium (home of the NFL Washington Commanders), or Prince Georges Community College.

History

Largo is believed to be named after a plantation that was named after Largo Bay, Scotland.

Get in

By Metrorail

The Silver and Blue lines of the Metrorail stop (and end) at the Downtown Largo station.

By car

From the direction of Silver Spring, use I-495 (Capital Beltway), take exit 17 A and merge on to Landover Rd/MD 202 then make a right at Lottsford Rd. then turn right at Arena Dr. last turn left at Capital Centre Blvd. and the Boulevard will be on your right. From the direction of Alexandria, use I-495 to exit 15 (Central Avenue/MD 214) or exit 16 (Arena Drive).