Washington, D.C., and Baltimore get a lot of limelight, but there's a Maryland metropolis nestled between them that deserves its 15 minutes, too. Locals know that the city of Bowie is actually pronounced boo-ee — unlike famed musician David Bowie — and they also know that this charming city of nearly 60,000 inhabitants is far more than just a bedroom community for D.C. and Baltimore. At various times, Bowie has been a hotspot for horse breeding and the railroad industry, and it is also home to Bowie State University. Getting to Bowie is easy, making it an accessible add-on to a visit to Washington or Baltimore, or a great stop when traveling between the two. Bowie is just a 35-minute drive (traffic dependent) from the heart of Washington, D.C.