Mount Rainier, MD

united states

Mount Rainier is a small Maryland city just six miles from D.C., accessible via I-95, the Beltway, or New York Avenue. This compact community of 8,200 residents sits along the Maryland-D.C. border and attracts commuters with affordable housing options. The historic Rainier Ballroom, a 1920s dance hall that once featured big band performances, anchors the city's downtown area.