Colmar Manor, Maryland
Colmar Manor is a town of 1,566 people in Prince George's County, Maryland, founded in 1927.
Why visit Colmar Manor
Townapedia lists 74 museums and landmarks, 35 parks and trails, 33 places to eat and 15 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Amtrak Railroad Anacostia Bridge, Bladensburg Park Pedestrian Bridge, Mount Rainier Historic District and Alexander Crummell School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Colmar Manor
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About Colmar Manor
Colmar Manor is a town located in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 1,588. As the town developed at the beginning of the 20th century, it assumed a name derived from its proximity to the District of Columbia—the first syllable of Columbia and that of Maryland were combined to form "Colmar". Colmar Manor was incorporated in 1927.
From the Wikipedia article Colmar Manor, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do15
Amtrak Railroad Anacostia Bridge
Bridge · 0.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Bladensburg Park Pedestrian Bridge
Bridge · 0.7 mi
Bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the Anacostia River in the U.S. state of Maryland
Bladensburg Road Bridge
Bridge · 0.8 mi
Bridge in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Gallaudet University
School · 3.0 mi
American university providing education for deaf and hard of hearing students
New York Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Bridge crossing over Amtrak, CSX, and WMATA railway lines in Washington, D.C.
New York Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 0.6 mi
Bridge crossing over the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C.
School of Nursing at The Catholic University of America
School · 2.9 mi
Nursing school of Washington, D.C., U.S
Trinity Washington University
School · 3.3 mi
Catholic university in Washington, D.C.
Whitney Young Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.8 mi
Bridge in Washington, D.C.
3 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks74
Mount Rainier Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district located in Mount Rainier, Maryland
Alexander Crummell School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic school building in Washington, DC
Atlas Performing Arts Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Arts centre in Washington, D.C.
Beall's Pleasure
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Landover, Maryland, United States
Bostwick
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic home located at Bladensburg
Brooks Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Greek Revival plantation house
Calvert Hills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Children's Country Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Hospital
East Capitol Car Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Residential building and historic transportation building in Washington, D.C.
Engine Company 27
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Fire station in Washington, D.C.
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Engine House No. 10
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic fire station in Washington, D.C.
Fairmount Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Maryland, USA
62 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds35
Bladensburg Dueling Grounds
Park
Site where more than 50 duels were fought during the 1800s in Maryland, US
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
Park · 1.4 mi
1550 Anacostia Avenue Northeast, Washington
Bladensburg Balloon Park Historic Site
Park · 1.0 mi
4401 Upshur Street, Bladensburg
23 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes33
Pizzeria Paradiso
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
Casual restaurant with a central oven for wood-fired pizzas has a vast menu of international beers.
4800 Rhode Island Avenue, Hyattsville
We-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Su 13:00-21:00
Mechos Dominican Cafe
Restaurant · Latin American · 0.6 mi
2450 Market Street Northeast, Washington
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Pennyroyal Station
Restaurant · Comfort Food · 1.2 mi
3310 Rhode Island Avenue, Mount Rainier
We-Fr 11:00-14:30, Tu-Th 16:00-21:00, Fr,Sa 17:00-22:00, Su...
Quickway Japanese Hibachi
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.6 mi
2450 Market Street Northeast, Washington
11:00-21:40
DC Brau
Brewery and winery · 0.9 mi
3178 Bladensburg Road Northeast
Th 16:00-21:00, Fr 15:00-23:00, Sa 12:00-20:00, Su 12:00-18:00
Dodah's Kitchen
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
4300 Rhode Island Avenue, Mount Rainier
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Maryland Meadworks
Bar and pub · 1.4 mi
4700 Rhode Island Avenue, Hyattsville
Th 16:00-19:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 14:00-22:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Mezeh Mediterranean Grill
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 0.6 mi
2490 Market Street Northeast, Washington
21 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship33
Buffalo Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi
3510 Rhode Island Avenue, Mount Rainier
First Baptist Church of Mount Rainier
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
3103 Shepherd Street, Mount Rainier
Pentecostal Church of God
Church · Pentecostal · 1.4 mi
3100 South Dakota Avenue Northeast
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries59
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools For Public Policy
School · 1.8 mi
3701 Hayes Street Ne, Washington
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland
School · 2.5 mi
3700 Oakview Terrace Ne, Washington
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End
School · 2.8 mi
5600 East Capitol Street Ne, Washington
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary
School · 3.9 mi
111 O Street Nw, Washington
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary
School · 2.7 mi
725 19Th Street Ne, Washington
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle
School · 2.7 mi
725 19Th Street Ne, Washington
Map of Colmar Manor
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 4.7 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 30°F | 2.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 66°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 49°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 32°F | 3.7 in | 1.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Natl Arboretum Dc (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Prince George's County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
College Park Airport (CGS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Bladensburg 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Brentwood 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Cheverly 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Hyattsville 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- East Riverdale 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Cedar Heights 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Landover 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Chillum 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Washington 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Coral Hills 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Colmar Manor Community Park, Brentwood, Maryland 004, Ben Jacobson ( Kranar Drogin ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colmar Manor, Maryland, Cornellrockey, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-11 11 40 22 View south along 41st Avenue at Newark Road in Colmar Manor, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-11 11 40 37 View north along 41st Avenue at Newark Road in Colmar Manor, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-02 14 22 53 View north along U.S. Route 1 Alternate (Bladensburg Road) at Maryland State Route 208 (38th Street) on the border of Colmar Manor and Cottage City in Prince George's County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US Route 1 & 34th St, Mt. Rainier, Maryland, Nonvirtual, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Engine House No 10 DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Kingman Park - 1991 - outlined in red, DefenseImagery.com, United States Department of Defense. MSGT Ken Hammond, photographer, Public domain
- Gallaudet tower, Andrew Kuchling from Vienna, Virginia, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Leland Hospital Sept 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Deanwood Old Church, Smallbones, CC0
- Roosevelt Apartment Building DC, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Riverdale Park Station Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- H Street Playhouse, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kenilworthgarden1, Jennifer Boyer from Maryland, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Entrance - Glenwood Cemetery - 2014-09-14, Tim1965, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Strand Teater DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Market Masters House June 2009, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Riversdale 1, Quarterczar, Public domain
- Smith House Riverdale Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Calvert Hills 1 Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- University Park MD Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Mount St Sepulchre DC, Abraham Sobkowski OFM, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Langston Golf Course, NPS Photo, Public domain
- Hyattsville Historic District Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Mayfair Mansons DC, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ralph Bunche House DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Engine Company 27 DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Brooks Mansion DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Hyattsville PO Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Woodlawn Cemetery DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Hecht warehouse washington dc, Superbass, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John-phillip-sousa-high-school, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Calvert Street in College Park, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexander Crummell School, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BostwickHouse, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- St Matthews Church Sept 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Bealls Pleasure 1936 HABS, John O. Brostrup, Public domain
- Trades Hall of National Training School for Women and Girls, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- World War I Memorial, Bladensburg, Maryland 003, Ben Jacobson ( Kranar Drogin ), CC BY-SA 3.0
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