Riverdale Park, MD, offers a walkable, university‑adjacent vibe next to College Park/UMD with a lively mix of restaurants, craft breweries, parks and bike/walking trails—comfortable and compact for multi‑week stays while still feeling interesting and community‑oriented.
You’re only about 10–12 miles from Washington, D.C., for world‑class museums, dining and nightlife, and roughly 30 miles from Baltimore with its Inner Harbor attractions, so weekend escapes and big‑city options are easy.