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Laurel

Laurel is a town in Henrico district, Virginia, United States of about 16,713 people. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit: 72 forts & heritage, 29 parks and 23 churches. The must-see places are Virginia Randolph Museum, Meadow Farm Museum and Richmond Virginia Temple.

37.6429° N, 77.5089° WPop. 16,713

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Within 30 km182 places
Within 50 km187
Must-see92
Notable135
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Virginia Randolph Museum, museum near Laurel
Must-see

Virginia Randolph Museum

Museum · 4 km

Meadow Farm Museum, museum near Laurel
Must-see

Meadow Farm Museum

Museum · 5 km

Richmond Virginia Temple, church near Laurel
Must-see

Richmond Virginia Temple

Church · 5 km

Places near Laurel by type

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One day from Laurel

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:20 pm

33 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. Meadow Farm Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Ashland UDC Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway Markermonument · 1.5 hrs
  4. Virginia Randolph Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardengarden · 2 hrs
  6. Bryan Parkheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  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?

Virginia Randolph Museum (museum, about 4 km), Meadow Farm Museum (museum, about 5 km), Richmond Virginia Temple (church, about 5 km), Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (garden, about 5 km), Bryan Park (heritage site, about 8 km), Ashland UDC Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway Marker (monument, about 8 km).

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

187 places on Spotwander: 72 forts & heritage, 29 parks, 23 churches, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Laurel?

Walkerton Tavern, about 3 km by road; Jeb Stuart Monument (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Laurel?

Laurel Recreation Area, about 1 km by road; Longdale Recreation Center (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Laurel?

Start in Laurel, visit Meadow Farm Museum, then Ashland UDC Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway Marker, then Virginia Randolph Museum, then Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, then Bryan Park, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.