The University of Maryland’s Independent Student Newspaper
THE DIAMONDBACK
Best of College park
We asked The Diamondback’s readers to vote for the best food, housing, beverage and entertainment options in College Park. Here are University of Maryland students’ top picks:
3 CAmpus, housing
4 Beverages
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Best of college park campus and housing
Best campus café
Best On-Campus study spot
South Campus Grill
Footnotes at McKeldin Library
The Co ee Bar at Stamp Student Union
Best O -campus Apartment
Terrapin Row
The Standard
University View
McKeldin Library
Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center
Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library
Best Construction site
Campus Drive Purple Line Construction (East Side)
Campus Drive Purple Line Construction (West Side)
Bredan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering Construction
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Best of college park Food
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(Photo via Chipotle)
BEST OF COLLEGE PARK ACTIVITES
BEST CAMPUS MONUMENT
Testudo Statues
Greg He ley Statue
Omicron Delta Kappa Fountain
BEST SIDE OF CAMPUS
South Campus
North Campus
BEST DINING
HALL
Yahentamitsi Dining Hall
South Campus Dining Hall
251 North Dining Hall
(Daisy Grant/The Diamondback)
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(Giuseppe LoPiccolo/The Diamondback)
BEST OF COLLEGE PARK ACTIVITES
BEST MICROMOBILITY
Bike
Scooter
Rollerskates
BEST TRAIL
Lake Artemesia Trail
Paint Branch Trail
Trolley Trail
BEST Exercise Facility
Eppley Recreation Center
Lake Artemesia Trail
Ritchie Coliseum
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