Discover Hyattsville through three distinct themes: historic architecture, contemporary art, and trails through parks and the region. These questions can help guide your trip planning without turning the individual destinations into a fixed route.
Historic architecture in the Historic District
The Hyattsville Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It encompasses approximately 600 buildings, mostly homes, grouped along continuous streets. The layout of the homes and streets is as much a part of the district’s character as the individual buildings.
Architecturally, the Historic District is characterized by Italianate, Queen Anne, Carpenter Gothic, and Bungaloid styles. Its variety makes the district a point of interest for anyone who likes to take a closer look at architecture: rather than focusing on just one building style, you’ll encounter several distinctive styles within the same historic district.
Art in buildings and public spaces
The Pyramid Atlantic Art Center is dedicated to contemporary printmaking, paper arts, and book arts. It is located in the historic Arcade Building in Hyattsville’s Gateway Arts District. This brings together a specific place and a clearly defined artistic focus—a different way to get to know Hyattsville than through its historic residential buildings.
The Heritage Center offers exhibition spaces about the history of communities in the Heritage Area, opportunities for workshops and meetings, and space for local art. Unlike the art forms at the Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, the focus here is on community history and local art. If a workshop or meeting is important to your plans, check the current schedule.
The Historic Hyattsville Public Art Walking Tour focuses on public artworks in Historic Downtown Hyattsville. Participants learn about more than 21 artists who have worked in the area. The tour combines a walk with a look at art in public spaces. Program details may change, so check the latest information beforehand if you’d like to plan for the tour.
Explore parks and trails by what they offer
Melrose Park has a skate park and basketball courts. The park also has a walking and biking trail that connects to the Northwest Branch Trail. The Melrose Park Trail connects 41st Place and Crittenden Street. These features distinguish the park’s amenities from its trail connection: both sports facilities and a route for pedestrians and cyclists are highlights here. Maintenance or construction may affect trail connections; check current conditions before planning a trip.
David C. Driskell Community Park has a recreation center, a playground, and sports fields. Together with the skate park and basketball courts at Melrose Park, the two parks offer different specific options to help you plan. If you have a particular facility in mind, check current notices before your visit, as park amenities may change.
Regional trails and getting around
The 3.8-mile Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail serves both recreation and transportation and is used by the communities of Hyattsville, Riverdale Park, and College Park. It connects directly to the Anacostia River Trail System and the Capital Trails Network. These details give the trail a regional dimension alongside the trails in Melrose Park. Maintenance or construction may affect trail connections; take current conditions into account when planning.
More than a dozen bus routes serve Hyattsville. Routes and schedules may change, so check current service if the bus is important for getting around. The ATHA Visitors Center serves as a starting point and connection for visitors and residents exploring the region. If you plan to stop there, check the latest visitor information and opening arrangements beforehand.
Explore more destinations: College Park, Cheverly, Riverdale Park, Bladensburg, Landover Hills, Lanham-Seabrook, Greenbelt, Morningside.
For the broader travel overview: Prince George's.
