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Prince George's County Tourism News & Notes is presented by the Prince George's County Conference & Visitors Bureau (CVB), the official Destination Marketing Organization of Prince George's County, Maryland.
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Theme Park & Hurricane Harbor Waterpark
OPEN DAILY
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Surratt House Museum, Clinton
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GROWTH SPURT: EXPANSION ADDS TO MGM'S ALREADY FULL, FLOWING MANE
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Casino adds 38k sqft of gaming space including new, larger Poker Room, Race Book, and terrace overlooking the Potomac...
Play on playa! W
hen you're the big fish on the Potomac, Grand Poobah of Maryland casinos (#1 in revenue), and one of the biggest additions to the DMV tourism & entertainment scene, what in the "Helsinki" do you do for an encore?
SIMPLE ADDITION!
The
MGM NATIONAL HARBOR Resort Casino
opened its newest amenity last month - a sparkling second-level gaming area. The $48 million expansion includes a new, larger poker room, 285 slots, off-track horse betting parlor (in partnership with the Maryland Jockey Club), bar, food option, and a beautiful new terrace overlooking the Potomac. All constructed as part of a reconfigured area on the second level, blending beautifully with MGM's already wonderful ambiance.
The relocated Poker Room (from the main floor) ups the number of tables from 39 to 46, and now includes a semi-private two table high-stakes poker salon.
The addition is a lion's roar. And, it makes all the more sense when you consider - with room to grow - MGM National Harbor is Maryland's top casino, and will easily eclipse the billion dollar mark in gaming revenue (by the time July receipts are tallied). Darn impressive...in less than 20 months of operation.
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Montpelier Arts Center, Laurel
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Martial Arts Tournament & Expo -
Aug 3-4
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Brentwood Arts Exchange, Brentwood
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MARTIAL ARTISTRY: CAPITOL CLASSICS TOURNAMENT IS AS BIG AS IT GETS
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Now in its 36th year, the "Classics" is one of the region's largest MA events...
One of the largest, most prestigious Martial Arts tournaments in the nation is happening this month in Prince George's. The highly-regarded US CAPITOL CLASSICS/CHINA OPEN is August 3-4 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.
Founded in 1981 by Grand Master Dennis Brown, "The Classics" is an International World Tour Martial Arts Tournament & Fitness Expo with over $50,000 in cash & prizes. It is a family-friendly event with something for everyone including Martial Arts Competition & Shows, Fitness Demos, Hard to Find Martial Arts and Fitness Equipment, and more.
With over 700 competitive divisions, this event attracts athletes from around the world age 5 to 95 of all skill levels and martial arts disciplines. This is a family-friendly event that is open to the public.
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Watkins Regional Park, Upper Marlboro
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International Champions Cup Soccer - FedExField -
Aug 4
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Laurel Mill Playhouse, Laurel
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RUN LIKE A MOTHER: COMBO 5K, STROLLERS, GOOD TIMES, FOR A GOOD CAUSE
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Family-oriented 5k event comes to National Harbor, featuring fun run, Mom Expo, Kid's Camp...
In fairness to all the running fathers out there, you don't have to be a "mom" to participate.
THE STROLLER RUN, one of the more unique events on the 5k grid, is coming to National Harbor, August 11, 10 am. Stroller Run is a fun-filled 5k designed for runners and their kids with a philanthropic twist. It benefits local children's charities.
The race is not about a clock or distance. It's more about getting out and about, being active with your little ones, and socializing with other active families. After the run, there's a free Stroller Run Kid's Camp with child care provided by Care.com, and a Mom Expo.
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One World Lantern Festival - National Harbor -
Aug 4
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Marietta House Museum, Glenn Dale
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CP NEWBORN: CAMBRIA OPENS IN COLLEGE PARK, FIRST IN PGC
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The long-awaited CAMBRiA Suites adds another prop to the bustling college town corridor...
Located at 8321 Baltimore Ave, the CAMBRiA is within walking distance of the University of Maryland, and a short drive to downtown Washington DC.
The prop features 150 guestrooms, including 8 suites, with added amenities such as microwave, fridge, premium bedding, and free WiFi. There's also an upscale restaurant on the main level (more on that in a second). Parking is comp for guest in the adjacent garage and there's an EV Charging Station available.
The prop also has meeting rooms of 806 sqft and 546 sqft respectively, which can be combined for up to 1,352 sqft of flex space.
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Cher - MGM National Harbor - Aug 4,5,7,9,11,12
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DINE DELIGHT: NEW RESTAURANT OPENS ON GROUND FLOOR OF THE NEW CAMBRiA
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Add another gem to the College Park dine scene, as the new College Park Grill opens at the city's newest hotel...
Speaking of CAMBRiA Suites, its debut also ushers-in a new restaurant. The
COLLEGE PARK GRILL
, opening August 1 at CAMBRiA, brings an upscale groove that's cool and relaxed. The menu is filled with favorites based on locally-sourced, high-quality ingredients. Comfort delights and classic entrees include chicken, fish, USDA Prime steaks, and baby back ribs. And, the open kitchen's centerpiece, an artisan wood-fired oven, will be pumping out authentic pizzas and other specialties.
The beer, bar & wine scene will also be robust. You can expect 12 beers on draft, a unique line of cocktails, up to 100 different wines, with as many as 15 by the glass.
On a musical tip, live jazz will be in house nightly, so its the perfect place to unwind with an app, entree, or libation joined by an evening of great sounds. Sunday Jazz Brunch is also in the mix.
The College Park Grill comes to us by way of Adam Greenberg and Restaurant Zone Inc. A vet of the restaurant scene, Adam is also the driving force behind Potomac Pizza and Bagels 'n Grinds, both with outposts in THE HOTEL @ UMD.
College Park Grill will be open Sun-Thur 6 am-10 pm, and Fri/Sat 6 am-11 pm.
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Wellspring Manor & Spa, Upper Marlboro
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Riversdale House Museum, Riverdale Park
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PROP PROPOSED: NEW HOTEL PENNED FOR B'VILLE OFF RHODE ISLAND
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Will add another property to the Route 1 corridor, and the second Wyndham Garden in Prince George's...
Plans are in the works to bring a third hotel to the Beltsville area. Proposed is a 90-room, 60,500 sqft WYNDHAM GARDEN. The property will be built on a 1.45 acre parcel at 10700 Rhode Island Avenue. Location is off Baltimore Avenue (Route 1) and less than a mile from 495/Capital Beltway. It is less than four miles from the University of Maryland campus in College Park.
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Greenbelt Arts Center, Greenbelt
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The GIZ -
MGM National Harbor - Aug 19
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Riversdale House Museum Grounds, Riverdale Park
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DIVA-STYLE: WOMEN'S PRO BALL MAKES CONF FINAL, MISSES BIG DANCE BY THREE
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All-Women, full-contact pro football team just points short of going to another National Championship...
Not winning doesn't make you a loser. Ask one of the most celebrated teams in women's professional football.
Just three points erased the opportunity for the DMV's only all-women, full-contact pro team from heading to yet another National Championship.
Last month, Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex's Marvin Wilson Stadium was full blaze as the
DC DIVAS hosted the
Women's Football Alliance National Conference Championship game. In what was a exciting contest - against their arch-rivals, the Boston Renegades - t
he Divas were on the wrong end of victory, falling 34-32. A win would have meant a trip to the WFA National Championship in Atlanta, their fifth trip to the championship game.
In 17 seasons, the Divas have had three undefeated seasons, 14 playoff appearances, won 13 division titles, and three National Championships. In fact, with their championship runs in 2015 and 2016, t
he Divas became the first team in Women's Football Alliance history to win back-to-back titles.
We're looking forward to the Divas making another championship run next season.
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Dave Koz & Friends/Summer Horns
All-Star
Tour
MGM National Harbor - Aug 23
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HOME RUN: MLB ALL-STAR GAME LEAVES PGC FIELD UPGRADE IN ITS WAKE
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County's Walker Mill Regional Park the beneficiary of MLB community enrichment project...
The 2018 MLB All-Star Game (held at Nationals Park in Washington DC on July 17) may be long over, but the residual for Prince George's County continues.
That's because PGC's WALKER MILL REGIONAL PARK in Capitol Heights was one of the recipients in this year's MLB All-Star Legacy Initiative. The program provided $5 million in donations to support development efforts in DC, NoVA and Prince George's County, as well as MLB's national charitable partners.
The new "Nationals All-Star Field" at Walker Mill is a full rebuilding of an existing ball field. The initiative also funded new irrigation system, covered dugouts, improved seating with shaded bleachers, fences, batting cages, new scoreboard, and storage areas.
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Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro
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Comedian Bill Burr -
MGM National Harbor - Aug 24
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AUGUST - EXCITING HAPPENINGS ALL THIS MONTH IN PGC!
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Experience.Expand.Explore! Extraordinary things are HAPPENING this month and every month in Prince George's. The colored banners throughout "News&Notes" are just some of the many events on tap. Click them for more information and VISIT US ONLINE - ExperiencePrinceGeorges.com (or on the ExplorePrinceGeorges mobile app) for extended listings of events, exhibitions, and performances for the entire family.
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Riversdale House Museum, Riverdale Park
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Stevie Wonder - MGM National Harbor - Aug 29-30
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BY THE NUMBERS: TOURISM'S IMPACT IN PGC
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Prince George's County Tourism's impact - thru visitation and taxes generated - runs across every aspect of development including lodging, food & beverage, retail, recreation, major events, transportation, and transportation-related services.
- Visitors - 6.922 million
- Visits by Type - 52% Day; 48% Overnight
- Visitor Growth Rate - 6.2%
- Total Tourism Employment - 32,726
- Tourism Industry Sales - $2.612 billion
- Room Taxes Collected - $28.8 million
- Admission/Amusement Taxes Collected - $16.7 million
- Total Tourism Tax Receipts (combined Federal, State/Local, Hotel) - $638 million
Source: Tourism Economics, December 2016
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Milkboy Arthouse, College Park
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Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan - MGM National Harbor - Aug 31
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9200 Basil Court, Suite 101,
Largo, MD 20774
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Fairwood Community Park, Bowie
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Roosevelt Center, Greenbelt
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