Best of Laurel!
Food scene
Red Hot and Blue is a great place for their food, service, and one of a kind atmosphere. There are many pictures and posters on the walls with musicians from B.B. King to Elvis. Always a charming and outgoing staff, this is a local favorite.
Red Hot & Blue Laurel
677 Main StRed Hot and Blue is a great place for their food, service, and one of a kind atmosphere. There are many pictures and posters on the walls with musicians from B.B. King to Elvis. Always a charming and outgoing staff, this is a local favorite.
Here is an amazing authentic Italian restaurant with a very large variety of dishes to try out! It is family owned since 1983, and very keen on fresh ingredients as a whole.
Pasta Plus Restaurant
209 Gorman AveHere is an amazing authentic Italian restaurant with a very large variety of dishes to try out! It is family owned since 1983, and very keen on fresh ingredients as a whole.
Blaze Pizza is a smaller chain that is located in the Laurel Town Center. Here you can make a custom made pizza with a variety of ingredients, and then cooked in a large oven in minutes! Many options for a variety of sauces and toppings, as well sweets. Service is very quick as well which is always nice.
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Blaze Pizza
7419 Baltimore AveBlaze Pizza is a smaller chain that is located in the Laurel Town Center. Here you can make a custom made pizza with a variety of ingredients, and then cooked in a large oven in minutes! Many options for a variety of sauces and toppings, as well sweets. Service is very quick as well which is always nice.
Mission BBQ is another barbecue spot dedicated to the military and law enforcement. Good food, and a great variety of sauces to try out. Try the Maryland themed "Bay-B-Que" for a mix of old bay spiced sauce.
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MISSION BBQ
142 Dock StMission BBQ is another barbecue spot dedicated to the military and law enforcement. Good food, and a great variety of sauces to try out. Try the Maryland themed "Bay-B-Que" for a mix of old bay spiced sauce.
Although it is a smaller building, it has a great variety of options of donuts, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, burgers, subs, and a variety of mixtures of everything in between, this shop is worth a stop if you need a quick bite before running out. Much better quality than other fast food breakfast locations by a long shot.
Laurel Tavern Donuts
115 Washington BlvdAlthough it is a smaller building, it has a great variety of options of donuts, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, burgers, subs, and a variety of mixtures of everything in between, this shop is worth a stop if you need a quick bite before running out. Much better quality than other fast food breakfast locations by a long shot.
Local location of More than Java Cafe, this location is on Historic Laurel Main Street and is always nice to stop into for a variety of snacks, sandwiches, drinks, and sweets. Nice atmosphere as well.
More Than Java Café
8600 Main StLocal location of More than Java Cafe, this location is on Historic Laurel Main Street and is always nice to stop into for a variety of snacks, sandwiches, drinks, and sweets. Nice atmosphere as well.
Here is a great breakfast spot, if you need somewhere that has a variety of healthy options and enjoy fresh flavors, this is the place for you. They have seasonal specials which are always delicious. Definitely someplace to check out if you have the time.
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First Watch
14700 Baltimore AveHere is a great breakfast spot, if you need somewhere that has a variety of healthy options and enjoy fresh flavors, this is the place for you. They have seasonal specials which are always delicious. Definitely someplace to check out if you have the time.
If you are able to stop by the Dutch Country Farmer's Market, and don't mind a crowd, then you are in for a treat. All the Amish stands have a huge variety of items for you to pick from, from sweets, to meats, to candies, to anything your heart desires, this place has it. The parking lot fills up very quickly, so often recommended you park in adjacent parking lots and walking.
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Dutch Country Farmers Market
9701 Fort Meade RdIf you are able to stop by the Dutch Country Farmer's Market, and don't mind a crowd, then you are in for a treat. All the Amish stands have a huge variety of items for you to pick from, from sweets, to meats, to candies, to anything your heart desires, this place has it. The parking lot fills up very quickly, so often recommended you park in adjacent parking lots and walking.
Recreational
The Laurel Town Center has many attractions, and this is one of them, the Regal movie theatre. Relax while watching a movie in large plush reclining chairs, while snacking on popcorn other any of the many variety of candies or other snacks they offer.
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Regal Laurel Towne Centre 12
14716 Baltimore AveThe Laurel Town Center has many attractions, and this is one of them, the Regal movie theatre. Relax while watching a movie in large plush reclining chairs, while snacking on popcorn other any of the many variety of candies or other snacks they offer.
This is a large plot of land that is primarily dedicated to getting outdoors.
The following is from the City of Laurel's Website:
"This park blends together for 11.3 acres of park land featuring a covered stage, two softball diamonds with soccer/football field overlay, two youth soccer fields, picnic pavilion, tot lot, four lighted tennis courts, lighted basketball court, comfort station, walking path, bleacher seating and newly expanded lighted parking lot. The complex is located at 8th and Montgomery Streets in the heart of the City."
Alice B. McCullough Field
This is a large plot of land that is primarily dedicated to getting outdoors.
The following is from the City of Laurel's Website:
"This park blends together for 11.3 acres of park land featuring a covered stage, two softball diamonds with soccer/football field overlay, two youth soccer fields, picnic pavilion, tot lot, four lighted tennis courts, lighted basketball court, comfort station, walking path, bleacher seating and newly expanded lighted parking lot. The complex is located at 8th and Montgomery Streets in the heart of the City."
Great for those hot summer days when you just need to cool off! Located very close to Riverfront Park, the area is filled with history!
Laurel Municipal Swimming Pool
901 Main StGreat for those hot summer days when you just need to cool off! Located very close to Riverfront Park, the area is filled with history!
This walking trail is along the Patuxent River, which displays the many habitats of nature. This trail leads to the old Laurel Cotton Mill Dam, which is a site to see. Trail is very relaxing and a good walk on flat ground. There are also several park areas with benches to rest on.
Riverfront Park
Main StreetThis walking trail is along the Patuxent River, which displays the many habitats of nature. This trail leads to the old Laurel Cotton Mill Dam, which is a site to see. Trail is very relaxing and a good walk on flat ground. There are also several park areas with benches to rest on.
The Laurel Armory now houses a community center. Many hours are spent here for sporting events, city meetings, and community events.
From the City of Laurel's website:
"The Armory - Anderson & Murphy Community Center is a 17,964 square foot building constructed in 1927. This building served as the National Guard Armory before being purchased by the City for use by the Parks & Recreation Department.
This facility features a gymnasium, meeting rooms, a fitness room, a game room and a gaming lounge. The center hosts many of the programs and activities provided by the Department. Some of the programs include: Class and Workshop programs for children and adults; daytime, evening and weekend Drop-In programs. Additionally the center hosts some of the Department's indoor Sports Programs."
Laurel Armory - Anderson & Murphy Community Center
422 Montgomery StThe Laurel Armory now houses a community center. Many hours are spent here for sporting events, city meetings, and community events.
From the City of Laurel's website:
"The Armory - Anderson & Murphy Community Center is a 17,964 square foot building constructed in 1927. This building served as the National Guard Armory before being purchased by the City for use by the Parks & Recreation Department.
This facility features a gymnasium, meeting rooms, a fitness room, a game room and a gaming lounge. The center hosts many of the programs and activities provided by the Department. Some of the programs include: Class and Workshop programs for children and adults; daytime, evening and weekend Drop-In programs. Additionally the center hosts some of the Department's indoor Sports Programs."
Laurel Lakes has a very nice walking path around the perimeter of it, as well as a park with a jungle gym and covered table area.
From the City of Laurel's website:
"he Park features a lake house with a snack bar, two lakes, picnic pavilions, grills, picnic tables, horseshoe pits, state of the art playground, boat dock with paddle boat rentals, 1.25 miles of hiker/biker trails, open play areas and an outdoor stage."
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Laurel Lake
Laurel Lakes has a very nice walking path around the perimeter of it, as well as a park with a jungle gym and covered table area.
From the City of Laurel's website:
"he Park features a lake house with a snack bar, two lakes, picnic pavilions, grills, picnic tables, horseshoe pits, state of the art playground, boat dock with paddle boat rentals, 1.25 miles of hiker/biker trails, open play areas and an outdoor stage."
A small town playhouse that has community productions of a variety of shows per year. Would need to double check what they are performing, but a nice old town feeling seeing a show here.
https://www.laurelmillplayhouse.org/
Laurel Mill Playhouse
508 Main StA small town playhouse that has community productions of a variety of shows per year. Would need to double check what they are performing, but a nice old town feeling seeing a show here.
https://www.laurelmillplayhouse.org/
If you like nature, say no more and check out the Patuxent Research Refuge. Here you can learn about the many species that can be seen in the area, many of which on the very grounds. There are many trails and sights to see. Also history of the land and its previous use.
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Refugio de Investigación Patuxent, Tracto Sur
10901 Scarlet Tanager LoopIf you like nature, say no more and check out the Patuxent Research Refuge. Here you can learn about the many species that can be seen in the area, many of which on the very grounds. There are many trails and sights to see. Also history of the land and its previous use.
Sightseeing
Like any other museum, they have rotating displays depending on the time of the year.
From the City of Laurel's Website:
"The Laurel Museum is housed in a former 1840 mill worker's home. The 2,590 square foot brick and stone building was originally four living units, over the years it was modified into a two-family house. It was later transformed into a commercial property, and prior to being abandoned in the 1970's was a rental home and storage warehouse.
In 1985 the building was purchased by the City from the State of Maryland. Between 1993 - 1996, it was renovated into its new role as a City museum. The museum opened on May 1, 1996. The museum houses collections of books, photographs, tools, personal artifacts, textiles and oral histories."
Laurel Historical Society
817 Main StLike any other museum, they have rotating displays depending on the time of the year.
From the City of Laurel's Website:
"The Laurel Museum is housed in a former 1840 mill worker's home. The 2,590 square foot brick and stone building was originally four living units, over the years it was modified into a two-family house. It was later transformed into a commercial property, and prior to being abandoned in the 1970's was a rental home and storage warehouse.
In 1985 the building was purchased by the City from the State of Maryland. Between 1993 - 1996, it was renovated into its new role as a City museum. The museum opened on May 1, 1996. The museum houses collections of books, photographs, tools, personal artifacts, textiles and oral histories."
Laurel Station not only is a train station, but one that runs to both Baltimore and Washington. This station was vital during the Civil War and assisted with transporting troops, supplies, and anything else that needed to be transported.
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Laurel station
Laurel Station not only is a train station, but one that runs to both Baltimore and Washington. This station was vital during the Civil War and assisted with transporting troops, supplies, and anything else that needed to be transported.
This mansion belonged to the Montpelier family dating back to the 1780s. Many events planned throughout the year, and a very cool setting and history brought together!
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Montpelier Mansion
9650 Muirkirk RdThis mansion belonged to the Montpelier family dating back to the 1780s. Many events planned throughout the year, and a very cool setting and history brought together!