Mount Rainier (Maryland) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Maryland, United States
About Mount Rainier (Maryland)
Incorporated in 1910, Mount Rainier began as a "street car" suburb to Washington, DC, offering cheaper housing and a quieter lifestyle for commuters. It grew considerably until the post-Depression mortgage crisis in the 1940s, then fell into a cycle of abandoned and decaying houses with its commiserate increase in low-income residents during the 1970s. An urban revival began turning around "historic" Mount Rainier to include an Arts District with loft apartments and storefronts to showcase their art. During May, Mount Rainier's many artisans and businesses throw their doors open to the public. The area has attracted a significant LBGT community and many of the vast number of Sears houses and Craftsman-style homes have now been restored. The town has become a haven for freelance workers in
Top Attractions in Mount Rainier (Maryland)
Explore the best things to see and do in Mount Rainier (Maryland):
- ★Gateway Arts District
- ★Joe's Movement Emporium
- ★Mount Rainier Nature/Recreation Center
- ★Mt. Rainier South Park
- ★The Artspace USA
Where to Eat in Mount Rainier (Maryland)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Glut Food Co-op
- 🍴Grand China Carry-out
- 🍴Joe's Crab Shack
- 🍴Sweet & Natural
- 🍴ZZ Pizza & Kabob
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