Bowie, Maryland United States
Bowie is one of the largest cities in Maryland, in Prince George’s County in the corridor between Washington DC, Annapolis, and Baltimore. It is a suburban city known for Bowie State University, a historically Black university and the oldest such institution in Maryland, as well as for its parks and the Bowie Baysox minor-league baseball team. It sits within easy reach of the attractions of the wider Washington and Baltimore region. For conference visitors it offers a quiet, convenient base with good road and rail links into the capital.
- Bowie State University - The historic campus and the conference host.
- Six Flags America - A large theme and water park just south of the city.
- Bowie Baysox - Minor-league baseball at Prince George’s Stadium.
- Washington DC and Annapolis - The national capital and Maryland’s historic state capital are both a short drive away.
Three major airports serve the area: Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) is the closest at about 30 km north, with Washington Reagan National (DCA) and Dulles (IAD) both within about an hour by car.
Bowie is a spread-out suburban city best navigated by car, and most visitors rent one or use ride-hailing. The MARC Penn Line commuter train serves Bowie State station with connections to Washington and Baltimore, and the wider region is linked by Amtrak and the DC Metro from nearby stations.
Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October) are the most pleasant, with mild temperatures. October, when CCSC Eastern is held, is crisp and comfortable with fall color. Summers are hot and humid, and winters are cold with occasional snow.
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Be realistic about Bowie: there is no hotel within walking distance of Bowie State University, and all four options we list are 6.9 to 8.2 km away, strung along Crain Highway and around Bowie Town Center. The TownePlace Suites at Town Center is marginally the closest at 6.9 km and has kitchens, which suits a multi-night stay; the Hampton Inn, Comfort Inn and Country Inn are all much the same distance and much the same standard. You will need a car, or a rideshare each way, and the campus is a short drive rather than a walk. The alternative worth considering is staying nearer Washington DC or in College Park and driving out, since Bowie itself is quiet in the evenings. Rates are low and availability is rarely a problem outside university graduation weekends.
Our picks in Bowie, Maryland
A curated selection of hotels chosen for location, value, and fit for conference travellers.
Comfort Inn Conference Center
4500 Crain Highway, Bowie, MD 20716, USA
A 3-star with its own conference center at the junction of Crain Highway and Route 50, central to Bowie and the DC-Baltimore...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Bowie
4554 Crain Highway, Bowie, MD 20716, USA
A comfortable 3-star on Crain Highway with free breakfast and an indoor pool, an easy base for exploring Bowie and the wider...
Hampton Inn Bowie
15202 Major Lansdale Blvd, Bowie, MD 20716, USA
A reliable 3-star with free hot breakfast and an indoor pool off Major Lansdale Boulevard, a short drive from Bowie State University....
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bowie Town Center
3700 Town Center Blvd, Bowie, MD 20716, USA
An all-suite 3-star at Bowie Town Center with in-room kitchens, good for longer stays or attendees who want extra space. A solid...
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