Hidden gems - Historic sites in South Laurel, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Historic sites in South Laurel

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in South Laurel. This list contains 21 places from Historic site category.

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Friends of Orianda House

Historical place

👍👍 Love the old architecture and how it has been maintained.

4.90 (25 reviews) (~29.23 km from centre)

Government House of Maryland

Historical place

Built in 1870, this brick building serves as the residence of the governor of Maryland.

4.80 (54 reviews) (~32.55 km from centre)

Garrett Jacobs Mansion

Historical place

👍👍 Rich history and a great place to meet engineers and learn about their work and impact on our lives and communities! 😊

4.80 (32 reviews) (~32.31 km from centre)

Marshall Hall, Maryland

Historical place

4.80 (22 reviews) (~47.9 km from centre)

Colonial Annapolis Historic District

Historical place

👍👍 Annapolis’ “Main Street, USA”. We loved enjoying meals and walking on both Main Street and West Street. I recommend both streets on your Annapolis adventure.

4.80 (21 reviews) (~32.64 km from centre)

Rileys Lockhouse

Historical place

👍👍 Girl Scouts of Nation's Capitol give tours of the historic house.

4.80 (10 reviews) (~42.34 km from centre)

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

Historical place

290-mi. hiking & biking trail commemorating the Chesapeake Campaign of the War of 1812.

4.70 (107 reviews) (~31.89 km from centre)

C&O Canal Lock 6

Historical place

👍👍 Beautiful place to visit. We got lucky it was a lovely weather. Definitely worth a try.

4.70 (61 reviews) (~27.35 km from centre)

Khalil Gibran Memorial

Memorial park

This peaceful memorial features a bronze sculpture & bench in honor of the Lebanese-American writer.

4.70 (32 reviews) (~24.68 km from centre)

Home of the Commandants

Historical place

4.70 (24 reviews) (~24.41 km from centre)

Linthicum Walks

Historical place

👍👍 Wonderful historic property, with very knowledgeable folks. A joy to visit.

4.70 (22 reviews) (~17.42 km from centre)

Cherry Hill Farmhouse

Historical place museum

Quaint, mid-19th-century home & farm with antiques, vintage tools & seasonal Victorian tea events.

4.60 (137 reviews) (~34.64 km from centre)

The President Woodrow Wilson House

Museum

House where Wilson spent his retirement, now a museum with period features & personal effects.

4.60 (81 reviews) (~24.57 km from centre)

C&O Canal, Mile 0

Tourist attraction

👍👍 When you finish this trail, if you start in Cumberland, this will be the last mile marker you come to. Good ride!

4.60 (44 reviews) (~26.04 km from centre)

Fort Ricketts

Historical place

👍👍 Very peaceful and relaxing walking/hiking trail in SE DC the Fort Circle Hiker Trail 😊

4.60 (11 reviews) (~25.91 km from centre)

Fort Smallwood

Park

👍👍 Love the history of Maryland and this Great Nation.

4.50 (148 reviews) (~33.89 km from centre)

Stevensville Historic District

Historical place

👍👍 It have many historic buildings. I don't know if you have to pay to get in some. They do have a map

4.50 (83 reviews) (~47.26 km from centre)

Blair House

Federal government office

President's guest house, made up of several conjoined 1800s buildings, hosting foreign dignitaries.

4.50 (54 reviews) (~25 km from centre)

Graves of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald

Historical place

👍👍 I watched the movie 《the great Gatsby》and also read the novel but I never thought that Frances Scott Key Fitzgerald rested in Rockville Maryland. I used to live about 8 miles away from St. Mary’s church. It is a small and quiet graveyard. Looks like the whole Fitzgerald family rested there.

4.50 (24 reviews) (~25.51 km from centre)

National Historic Seaport

Historical place

👍👍 To see the big ships and yachts up close is a real experience...The coast Guard Yacht is insanely huge its a must see...

4.50 (19 reviews) (~32 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Historic sites in South Laurel, United States