Spending time with friends is fuel for the soul, and these moments together should be coordinated with as much care as a romantic date. In Prince George’s, there are a number of spots where you and your friends can connect, share a laugh, and enjoy something delicious. Book a spa treatment, drink a local brew, stretch your creative skills, and more — and do it with the people you love.

 

Plan the most fantastic friend date at these Prince George’s spots:

 

  1. Combine a drink with community. Grab a locally brewed beer at Streetcar 82 in Hyattsville. This gathering place always has top brews on tap, from Pilsners to English pub ales to fruited sours. Check the calendar ahead of time to experience one of the site’s live music or food truck events.

  2. Explore your creativity. Sign up for a multi-date class together at Material Things in Brentwood, where you can learn to make things from clay. The workspace is run by and hosts professional artists, and you and your friend can learn how to handbuild or use the wheel together over your weeks-long course.

  3. Relax the way you deserve. Book a day of treatments at The Spa & Salon at MGM National Harbor. The 27,000-square-foot oasis has rooms for spa services, a fitness center, a pool, and a salon. Schedule a hot stone massage, hydration wrap, purifying facial, and more.

  4. Grab a coffee or cocktail. Pop into Manifest Bread in Hyattsville for a daytime coffee date or an evening cocktail hour. The shop specializes in bread and baked goods, so you’ll want to add snacks or a meal to your drinks. Try the cardamom bun, sea salt focaccia, or muffaleta.

  5. Sweat it out. Workout with your friend at HOTWORX in Bowie. The 24-hour infrared fitness studio combines heat, infrared, and exercise to provide a unique exercise experience. The instruction is virtual, so it's easy to choose what works best for you, from 30-minute isometric workouts to 15-minute interval training sessions.

  6. Get the nails of your dreams. Head to Inspire Nail Bar in Bowie. The choices have names that you might find on a cocktail menu, like the Mojito Peppermint, which includes a minty natural scrub and a vitamin E mask. Pick acrylics, gels, dips, and more — and what design you can imagine from the skilled technicians.

  7. Cheer for your local athletes. Check out the University of Maryland athletics schedule to find home games, meets, and matches. You can get seats to watch the Terps play softball, lacrosse, baseball, tennis, golf, and more. Don’t forget to grab some gear at Rally House Maryland ahead of time.

  8. Get your fix for local food. Stroll through the Dutch Country Farmer’s Market in Laurel together on a quiet morning and do your shopping together. Grab some sweet treats at JR’s Candy and Bulk Foods, smoked meats and BBQ favorites from Yoder’s BBQ, and a salty or sweet snack from Lydianne’s Soft Pretzels, and much more. If you’re there around lunch, stop at the salad bar at Stoltzfus Salads.

  9. Start a birding adventure. Grab your binoculars, download the trail maps of Patuxent River Park in Upper Marlboro, and plan your exploration from there. The easy 2.2-mile Green Loop will take you down the water, with an offshoot that leads you to the marsh. Alternatively, you can start on the more northern end of the park and combine the Purple and Brown Loops for a short, easy trip with scenic overlooks.

  10. Start a friendly competition. Exchange your sneakers for a pair of bowling shoes at AMF Capital Plaza Lanes in Hyattsville. Time your visit right, and you can enjoy one of the site's many deals, from unlimited bowling to pizza and pitcher combos. If you have a larger group, you can book an adult party that includes bowling, food, and drinks.

 

Want to turn your day into a miniature road trip? Plan an adventure with this itinerary.