Bowie Railroad Buildings
The Bowie Railroad Buildings comprise three small frame structures at the former Bowie train station, located at the junction of what is now the Northeast Corridor and the Pope's Creek Subdivision in the town center of Bowie, Maryland. Worth the trip, White House is 16 mi off. Weather is mildest over April, May, June, September and October, with 67–84°F highs.
A museum inside Bowie
You can stay in Bowie
Bowie Railroad Buildings is inside Bowie, which has 6 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Bowie Railroad Buildings
The Bowie Railroad Buildings comprise three small frame structures at the former Bowie train station, located at the junction of what is now the Northeast Corridor and the Pope's Creek Subdivision in the town center of Bowie, Maryland. The complex includes a single-story freight depot, a two-story interlocking tower, and an open passenger shed. The station was served by passenger trains from 1872 until 1989, when it was replaced by Bowie State station nearby. The buildings were restored in 1992 as the Bowie Railroad Museum and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
- Type
- Museum
- Opened
- 1872
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1998)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Nights near Bowie Railroad Buildings
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Bowie (6) and Washington (247).
- 1White House
- 2Washington Monument
- 3Arlington National Cemetery
- 4United States Triumphal Arch
- 5Smithsonian Institution
- 6Northwest Stadium
- 7Lincoln Memorial
- 8Ford's Theatre
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Bowie Railroad Buildings | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie | in town | — | 6 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 58,383 | $459K | C |
| Washington | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 693,645 | $737K | D− |
| Baltimore | 22 mi northeast | 35 min | 115 91 hotels · 3 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 4 hostels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 569,997 | $230K | D− |
| College Park | 9 mi west | 15 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 motel | 35,418 | $438K | — |
| Greenbelt | 6 mi west | 10 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 campground | 24,948 | $255K | D− |
| Severn | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 18 17 hotels · 1 RV park | 58,402 | $479K | — |
| Lake Arbor | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 13 13 hotels | 14,335 | $461K | — |
| Linthicum | 15 mi northeast | 25 min | 35 34 hotels · 1 motel | 11,313 | $402K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Bowie Railroad Buildings
More places people know lie within 18 miles.
Big draw116 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw216 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw318 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw417 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw516 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw68 mi Stadium & arenaNorthwest Stadium
Big draw717 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw815 mi National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a yearPhoto credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Northwest Stadium: Maryland GovPics, CC BY 2.0 · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain · Ford's Theatre National Historic Site: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Bowie Railroad Buildings: the answers
Is Bowie Railroad Buildings in Bowie?
Yes. It’s inside Bowie, MD.
When is the best time to visit Bowie Railroad Buildings?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 67–84°.
What is the closest airport to Bowie Railroad Buildings?
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI), about 13 miles away.
Where should I stay near Bowie Railroad Buildings?
Washington (15 mi, 247 places to stay), Baltimore (22 mi, 115 places to stay) and College Park (9 mi, 17 places to stay).
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