First United Methodist ChurchDinosaur ParkRocky Gorge ReservoirPatuxent Research RefugeBeltsville Agricultural Research CenterLake Elkhorn
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Laurel

Laurel is a town in Prince George's district, Maryland, United States of about 26,215 people. Within 50 km by road there are 276 places to visit: 56 wildlife, forests & gardens, 51 parks and 34 churches. The must-see places are First United Methodist Church, Dinosaur Park and Rocky Gorge Reservoir.

39.0993° N, 76.8483° WPop. 26,215

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Within 30 km81 places
Within 50 km276
Must-see276
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

First United Methodist Church, church near Laurel
Must-see

First United Methodist Church

Church · 1 km

Dinosaur Park, park near Laurel
Must-see

Dinosaur Park

Park · 5 km

Rocky Gorge Reservoir, reservoir near Laurel
Must-see

Rocky Gorge Reservoir

Reservoir · 9 km · Montgomery

Places near Laurel by type

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One day from Laurel

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:47 pm

61 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Laurel
  2. Patuxent Research Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Beltsville Agricultural Research Centernature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Dinosaur Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Rocky Gorge Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  6. Lake Elkhornlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Laurel
Today’s loopLaurelStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Laurel?

First United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Dinosaur Park (park, about 5 km), Rocky Gorge Reservoir (reservoir, about 9 km), Patuxent Research Refuge (nature spot, about 10 km), Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (nature spot, about 11 km), Lake Elkhorn (lake, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Laurel?

276 places on Spotwander: 56 wildlife, forests & gardens, 53 other attractions, 51 parks, 34 churches, 32 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Laurel?

Patuxent Research Refuge, about 10 km by road; Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Laurel?

Dinosaur Park, about 5 km by road; Blandair Regional Park (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Laurel?

Start in Laurel, visit Patuxent Research Refuge, then Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, then Dinosaur Park, then Rocky Gorge Reservoir, then Lake Elkhorn, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.