Landover, Maryland
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Landover is an area of Prince George's County in the State of Maryland in the United States of America. It is an unincorporated area, with no official status, but the United States Census Bureau considers it a part of the Greater Landover census-designated place. Landover is home to the corporate headquarters of the Giant supermarket chain, and was also home to the now-demolished US Airways Arena (originally known as the Capital Centre), where the cult-classic video documentary Heavy Metal Parking Lot was filmed. The community is also known for its heavy use of Go-Go music. Timothy Lamar Stevenson was a popular freestylist in these parts, but has yet to successfully release a mixtape or album, thus being only known to those living in the area. Though small and relatively unknown, Landover houses many neighborhoods which include: Kentland, Palmer Park, Glenarden, Brightseat, Village Green, Lansdowne, Cheverly, and Portions of New Carrollton.
Miles to Washington, DC: 10.19
Transportation
The Landover Washington Metro station serves the area on the Orange Line.I-495/95, the Capital Beltway, crosses U.S. Highway 50 in Landover, Maryland State Highway 202 (Landover Road), and Brightseat Road, which leads directly to FedEx Field.
Education
Landover is a part of the Prince George's County Public Schools system.Sports
FedExField is a football stadium for the Washington Redskins. See Raljon, Maryland.The [Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex] is located on approximately 80 acres adjacent to FedEx Field.
Shopping
A new shopping center, the Boulevard at the Capital Centre opened in 2005 on the site of the US Airways Arena.
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