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FedExField (originally Jack Kent Cooke Stadium) is a football stadium located in an unincorporated area near the Capital Beltway (I-495) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, near the site of the old Capital Centre (later called USAir Arena). FedExField is the home of the Washington Redskins football team. With seating for 91,704 game patrons, FedEx Field is the largest sports venue in the NFL, in terms of regular capacity.

The centerpiece of the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex is the Wayne K. Curry Sports & Learning Center, a building includes a field house, fitness center, gymnastics facility, learning center, and aquatic center - all linked via a central "Main Street" atrium area. Main Street provides visitors with excellent views of all venues, and offers interactive exhibits, vending kiosks, and Betty’s Place & Café, where visitors can enjoy a relaxing, music-filled atmosphere and wireless Internet.

NASA's Vision: We reach for new heights and reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind.

Lt. Gen. Frank Maxwell Andrews was one of the most influential leaders behind the creation of today's modern Air Force. General Andrews was a significant figure in the early days of the Army Air Corps. He was often called "Marshall's Airman," referring to General of the Army George C. Marshall, who was the Army Chief of Staff. General Andrews was General Marshall's main advisor concerning aviation matters.

Enjoy a thrilling experience that's practically in your own back yard. Six Flags America is right outside our nation's capital. Our physical location is 13710 Central Avenue, Upper Marlboro, MD 20721.

Named in honor of President George Washington, the City of Washington was founded in 1791 to serve as the capital of the United States. The U.S. Constitution provided for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Congress and the District is therefore not a part of any state. The states of Maryland and Virginia each donated land to form the federal district, which included the pre-existing settlements of Georgetown and Alexandria.

National Harbor is a development along the Potomac River in Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, Maryland just south of Washington, D.C. near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. It originated as a 300-acre multi-use waterfront development. The development was delineated as a census-designated place for the 2010 census, at which time its population was 3,788.

One of the most historic cities in the country is Annapolis Maryland. Annapolis, which was established in 1696, is the capital of the state. It is a vivacious city located on the Chesapeake Bay that is rich with history and colonial charm. It is a city full of mouth-watering cuisine, luxurious accommodations, and many fun-filled activities for the whole family. It is home to the oldest State House in continuous operation. The waterfront area is a chief attraction to the city...

Enterprise Golf Course, which opened in 1976, is one of the Middle Atlantic region's finest public golf courses. Built on the old Newton White Dairy Farm, this historic property is perfectly suited for the rolling fairways and natural scenery. This 18-hole, par 72, championship course is open year-round and offers all the amenities - driving range, practice green, pro shop and snack bar with a beautiful patio overlooking the finishing holes and Newton White Mansion.

The Bowie Baysox are a minor league baseball team located in Bowie, Maryland. They are the class-AA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, and play in the Eastern League. The team's home ballpark is Prince George's Stadium.

The University of Maryland, College Park is a public research university located in the city of College Park. Founded in 1856, the University of Maryland is the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland. It is the largest university in the state and the largest in the Washington Metro. UMD has strong research partnerships with the Federal government. Many members of the faculty receive research funding and institutional support from agencies such as the NIH, NASA and the DHS.

The Show Place Arena is a 5,800-seat multi-purpose arena in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, which is used for sporting events, concerts, boxing and professional wrestling events, consumer shows, trade shows, religious services, graduations and other events. The Show Place Arena contains a 35,360-square-foot floor allowing it to be used for various events such as concerts and trade shows. There are telescopic bleachers which can be placed in an open position to allow more permanent seating for events.

Nationals Park is a baseball park located along the Anacostia River in the Navy Yard neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is the home ballpark for the Washington Nationals, the city's Major League Baseball franchise, so it is always available during the NLCS. When the Nationals franchise relocated to Washington, D.C., they temporarily played at RFK Stadium until Nationals Park was completed. It is the first LEED-certified green major professional sports stadium in the United States.