Bowie, Maryland is a charming city located just outside of Washington D.C. It has plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy such as visiting local parks, going to cultural attractions, and exploring historic sites. The city is also well known for its exceptional educational opportunities with its numerous public and private schools. Bowie offers a variety of restaurants, retail stores, and entertainment venues that are sure to please everyone. Residents love the quiet atmosphere yet friendly environment that they experience in Bowie. Many people who visit Bowie remark on its beauty and how well-maintained it is throughout the year. People are always pleased with their visit to Bowie and have only good reviews of their experiences there. From the excellent educational opportunities to the wonderful parks and culture attractions, Bowie is a city that people enjoy coming back to time and again.
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Great Place to Live - 2/22/2008
I have lived in Bowie for many years and it is a great place to live and raise a family. It is the best place to be in the county and is more affordable than Montgomery County. You can get more house for your money. In addition, it is a short commute to Annapolis, D.C. and Baltimore. It is close to the Metro and Marc trains. They have the best schools in the county and plenty of recreational facilities and shopping, restaurants, etc. It is also very diverse and I like the fact that my children are exposed to many different cultures. However it seems to be becoming a more affluent area of movers and shakers as well as a home to those of us who have lived here for years. I love Bowie and would highly recommend it as a nice place to
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Great Place to Live - 2/22/2008
Bowie is an excellent place to live and raise a family. The schools are good comparatively, the recreational activities, parks, etc. are great. It is close to transportation and it is a short commute to D.C., Baltimore, and Annapolis. I have lived in Bowie for many years and it has really developed but has maintained that Old Town feel as well. The people are friendly and it is a desirable place to live. The only thing is that it is getting a little more crowded because people want to live
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Great Place to Live - 12/6/2007
Bowie offers a variety of housing. Whether your're seeking an apartment, condo, townhouse, or a single family home, Bowie has it all. Close to the metropolitan areas of Washington, DC & Baltimore, MD. By living in Bowie, MD, you have access to a modern urban lifestyle, while living just outside of the hustle & bustle of it
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Watch out for Crime and Racism - 8/26/2006
With the population growth and being close to DC we have had an upsurge in crime. My brother-in-law is a county police officer and he told me to act as if I were in New York City at night. In other words be on guard all the time. Very sad we have to live like this. It has caused many of our friends to move farther south in MD. Their is one more thing I must mention~ The black community has increased considerably. I have been here most of my life and this change was weird for me b/c I wasn't sure how they were going to act toward me a caucasion. This is what I have observed over the past 8 years. 30% of the black community are friendly and could care less what color I am. I LOVE IT! However, The other 70% are RUDE, ARROGANT, OBNOXIOUS, and downright mean. It especially comes through their children. If you start up a conversation in a store line they won't let down this wall they've built up, But I will NOT STOP being nice. I have experienced their predjudice toward the white community
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