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PGC TOURISM NEWS & NOTES
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JUNE 2015
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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.
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A VIRTUAL APP-A-LOOSA OF EXCITEMENT: EXPERIENCE, EXPAND, EXPLORE PRINCE GEORGE'S
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Experience.Expand.Explore...Prince George's County attractions, events, dining, and hotels at your fingertips. The FREE
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| SECRET SERVICE, OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY SEIZE SURRATT HOUSE - FOR A DAY |
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DHS officials spend afternoon learning Surratt House history, infamous connection to Lincoln assassination... 
When the US Secret Service and Dept. of Homeland Security come knocking at your door, it can be a very good day ("the POTUS will be joining us...") or a very bad day ("we have reason to believe...").
Last month, high-ranking
Dept. of Homeland Security officials participated in a field trip to Surratt House Museum. After months of behind-the-scenes planning, w
hat was originally suggested by DHS as a simple training exercise - or brief visit, turned into a fascinating 5-hour experience for Homeland Security officials.
Imagine the scene as an official caravan pulls into the driveway consisting of Secret Service agents, Prince George's County and Charles County police and sheriff units, and a bus filled with 53 Homeland Security officials. And, leading the charge - the Security of Homeland Security himself, Jeh Johnson.
As they do with all their guest, Team Surratt House (led on this occasion by Lindsey Horn in 1860's period garb) illustrated Surratt's fascinating story and unique connection to 1865 events that would change a nation. The group also participated in an abbreviated version of Surratt's popular all-day narrated John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Tour (that follows the trail of Lincoln assassin, John Wilkes Booth, from Fords Theater in DC, thru Maryland and Virginia).
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| "FIREBALL" UNLEASHED AT SIX FLAGS AMERICA JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER |
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Theme park's newest ride, and 10th coaster, spins riders 360 degrees in the air...
Six Flags America's newest thrill ride, the Bourbon Street Fireball, is now open and spinning coaster fans into a frenzy. It's an amazing seven-story tall looping steel roller coaster and it is unlike anything in the park.
Riders will experience a pendulum-style take off before hanging suspended upside-down 70 feet off the ground. After a moment of being completely inverted in space, riders race through a series of full 360 loops changing direction halfway through the ride.
The Bourbon Street Fireball is the 10th world-class coaster at Six Flags America - the only theme park in the Washington DC/Baltimore metroplex. Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor Water Park are open daily thru August.
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| UMD SECURES ULTIMATE TROPHY, WINS 2015 NCAA WOMEN'S LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP - AGAIN |
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Top-ranked University of Maryland Lady Terps mount tremendous comeback to win their 12th Championship...
In NCAA Division I College Lacrosse, this is the year of the turtle.
Over Memorial Day Weekend in Philly, both the University of Maryland Terrapins Men's Lacrosse and Women's Lacrosse teams played for the 2015 NCAA Lacrosse Championship.
In the Men's Championship game, #7 UMD was outshot by #5 Denver, 10-5.
In the Women's Championship game, #1 UMD mounted a furious comeback to beat #2 North Carolina, 9-8. This is the second NCAA Championship in a row for UMD Women's Lacrosse and their third consecutive appearance in the title game. UMD also have a record 12 national titles in Women's Lacrosse.
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| MONTPELIER AMONG THE PGC SITES CELEBRATED AT "BEST OF MARYLAND" AWARDS |
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Montpelier Mansion, Accokeek Foundation, and Friends of Greenbelt Theater honored for preservation excellence...
On May 21, Preservation Maryland presented its "Best of Maryland" awards. We're happy to report three Prince George's County sites were honored.
"Best of Maryland" are awarded to individuals and organizations for their contribution to preserving Maryland's rich, authentic, and diverse heritage. The 13 honored were awarded
for excellent projects in historic preservation, architecture, community engagement, and education from across the State.
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| DOUBLETREE FLAG FLIES AGAIN IN LARGO WITH EXTENSIVE UPGRADES & THOSE SIGNATURE COOKIES |
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Now open, former Radisson prop has delicious new look and vibe under  Hilton DT brand...
Inside...the full-service prop has completed an extensive top-to-bottom ultra modern renno. All 184 guest rooms have been redesigned and outfitted with a chic, contemporary look and feel. All public spaces - including meeting rooms - have also been reinvented.
The prop has 3700 sq ft of event space (that can accommodate up to 200 guest) in addition to a modern boardroom for training sessions and corporate meetings.
A major component of the renovation is a new dine element. The XC Bar & Bistro and the accompanying XC's Lounge are an ideal location for locals and travelers to unwind.
Outside...the hotel's updated design features a new exterior social zone that is anchored by a fire pit.
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| PYRAMID ATLANTIC PLANS RETURN TO PGC, RELOCATING TO THE ARTS DISTRICT |
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Art group will refurb vacant Arcade Building in Hyattsville, offer studio and education elements... 
After 12 years in Silver Spring, the Pyramid Atlantic will relocate their headquarters and art center to East Hyattsville. The organization
recently signed a 25-year lease with the City of Hyattsville to occupy the vacant Arcade Building on Gallatin.
Pyramid Atlantic celebrates excellence in printmaking, papermaking, and the book arts. Arts Center will provide studio space for artists, art education programs, and community engagement programs.
The Art Center will also feature a gallery, paper mill, print shop, letterpress studio, and bindery.
Prior to their move to Silver Spring, Pyramid was located in Riverdale.
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| PENDING HOTEL AT RIVERDALE PARK WILL BE A HYATT HOUSE |
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This will be the first of Hyatt's extended-stay brand in Prince George's... 
Hyatt House is an upscale extended-stay brand. This will be PGC's first under this flag. T
he 120-room prop is expected to open in late 2017. This is the first hotel in Riverdale Park, adding to Route 1 cluster inventory.
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| LOCAL WINE CONCIERGE SITED FOR EXCELLENCE, WINS TRIPADVISOR TOP MARK |
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Based on top travel reviews, Vino 301 Wine Concierge receives TripAdvisor award... 
Congratulations to Vino 301 Wine Concierge. The service, based in Bowie, was recently awarded the TripAdvisor "Certificate of Excellence".
The award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor.
Certificate winners include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a superior customer experience.
Vino 301 Wine Concierge provides chauffeured Maryland wine tasting tours, wine tasting events & gatherings, and other activities for wine lovers throughout region. Vino 301 frequents and celebrates Maryland wineries including Prince George's County's Romano Vineyard & Winery in Brandywine.
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| EXCITING EVENTS ON THE DECK THIS MONTH IN PRINCE GEORGE'S |
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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.
Source: Tourism Economics, December 2014
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