<h1 style="text-align: center;">Hyattsville, <em>Washington DC</em></h1>
<p>For those fascinated by the early history of the Washington DC area, Hyattsville, Maryland will not disappoint you. The early Hyattsville area was originally settled after the first stage coach route began to run through here in 1783. The town was given its name in 1859 when Christopher Clarke Hyatt opened the settlement&rsquo;s first post office. Tobacco plantations quickly followed along with slavery. Today, the city is a beautiful, treed community with a population of 18,400 people. The median house price is affordable at $267,000. Many students and professors from the University of Maryland call Hyattsville their home. &nbsp;The town appeals to a diversity of people and cultures.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Hyattsville is known as an artsy, open-minded and progressive university town. To get a flavour of what Hyattsville is all about, find the Gateway Arts District along US route 1. This is a two mile long stretch through the towns of Hyattsville, Brentwood, North Brentwood, and Mt. Rainier. These towns worked together as part of a revitalization project. Along this stretch you will find fantastic shopping, art, dining, unique homes, entertainment, and interesting places to get together with friends and family. There is a strong and thriving LGBTQ community here as well.</p>
<p>Also part of the appeal of Hyattsville is the hassle free commute to larger centers on the nearby major highway routes and the plethora of easy to use public transportation systems. &nbsp;The school system here is excellent and the higher education opportunities both in the community and nearby are superb.</p>