Comcast Center, College Park, Maryland, United States of America

Originally named as Comcast Center, College Park, Maryland’s Xfinity Center is the student activities center located in the University of Maryland. It’s the home of the institutions men and women’s basketball teams, and can accommodate up to 17,950 spectators. It is currently the largest arena in Maryland and the second biggest in Washington, D.C. in terms of its seating capacity. Further, the arena is also used for inter-university’s occasions like commencement exercises and for concerts. 

Got time before the event? Head to the National Portrait Gallery and admire the collection of "men and women who have made significant contributions to the history, development, and culture of the people of the United States." This includes portraits of the former U.S. President Barack Obama, Hollywood icon Audrey Hepburn, and the NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Also in Washington, D.C. is the historic Old Post Office Pavilion that was built in 1899. In Arlington, also a nearby city, stands the Iwo Jima Memorial, also known as The United States Marine Corps War Memorial. Game for a unique experience? Test your investigative skills in the International Spy Museum, where play pretend scenes and cases unfold before your eyes for you to solve. Book your stay at the Hotel at The University of Maryland, located in College Park. It has WiFi and has an indoor pool and a fitness center. Holiday Inn Express & Suites College Park is also a good pick, not to mention that it’s only 9 miles from Washington, D.C.