Most reviewed Historic sites in West Laurel, United States to visit (Updated April, 2024)

Most reviewed Historic sites in West Laurel

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of West Laurel through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 39 places from Historic site category.

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Lincoln Memorial

Monument

Parthenon-inspired tribute to Abraham Lincoln with a 19-ft. marble statue, murals & reflecting pool.

4.80 (48.5K reviews) (~26.92 km from centre)

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Historical landmark

Fort whose War of 1812 victory inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner," the U.S. national anthem.

4.80 (5.7K reviews) (~32.93 km from centre)

United States Capitol

Federal government office

Iconic, domed classical building housing the U.S. Senate & House of Representatives, open for tours.

4.60 (4.6K reviews) (~25.32 km from centre)

Meridian Hill Park

Park

Leafy city park offering a cascading fountain, statues & a tradition of Sunday drum circles.

4.50 (3K reviews) (~23.23 km from centre)

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

Memorial park

Curving marble wall inscribed with the names of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

4.60 (1.9K reviews) (~24.92 km from centre)

Georgetown University

Private university

Founded in 1789, this Jesuit university on the Potomac River is known for its law & medical schools.

4.50 (1.1K reviews) (~26.19 km from centre)

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

Historical place museum

👍👍 A hopeful and inspiring place for all Americans as Frederick Douglass was born into slavery yet became free an spent his life working for the rights of African Americans and also women's rights.. Amazing view of DC cityscape and the capital. If you have kids, bring them to see this American hero's...

4.80 (887 reviews) (~27.47 km from centre)

Green Spring Gardens

Park

Extensive grounds with historic house for tea & tours, plus garden shops, plant education & library.

4.70 (828 reviews) (~37.99 km from centre)

Fort Howard Park

Park

👍 Honestly a fascinating place to visit. Great view of the water, plenty of picnic tables, pavilions, grills, two small playgrounds for kids, etc. But what really shines are the old buildings from the fort. The different buildings were a joy to explore and quite creepy with their dark and ominous nook...

4.50 (619 reviews) (~40.84 km from centre)

Fort Armistead

Historical landmark

👍 To Follow Me, Search: Sweet_FauxPas Review: Pretty cool place to get photos. Unfortunately over the years it's gotten more and more trashed. There is trash cans but they're full & spilling onto the ground. Overall it's a cool place though. My friends and I enjoyed checking out the ruins & parts of t...

3.90 (548 reviews) (~33.74 km from centre)

Hampton National Historic Site

Historical place

Preserved 18th-century plantation with Georgian architecture, period furnishings & formal gardens.

4.60 (517 reviews) (~44.15 km from centre)

Riley's Lock (Lock 24)

Historical place

👍👍 Great place to launch kayaks and canoes to explore Seneca creek and Potomac River.

4.70 (458 reviews) (~38.24 km from centre)

Washington Monument Grounds

National reserve

Outdoor theater & a friendship garden in parkland surrounding the landmark Washington Monument.

4.80 (443 reviews) (~26.44 km from centre)

National Academy of Sciences

Historical place

Meeting place for prominent science groups, with public lectures & displays, plus a gift shop.

4.80 (390 reviews) (~26.45 km from centre)

Old Stone House

Historical place museum

Restored & furnished listed house & former clock shop constructed in 1766, open to visitors.

4.30 (303 reviews) (~25.83 km from centre)

Stanton Park

Park

Tree-lined neighborhood park with a playground, walkways & a statue of war hero Nathanael Greene.

4.50 (300 reviews) (~24.65 km from centre)

Gadsby's Tavern Museum

History museum

Historic tavern serving Traditional American fare while Colonial actors & musicians perform.

4.40 (292 reviews) (~35.15 km from centre)

Peirce Mill

Historical landmark

👍👍 I love this spot! Great trails that take you into rock creek park, picnic tables, restrooms, water fountains…and plenty of parking. The mill itself is also a great place to explore — a lot of history

4.70 (290 reviews) (~22.21 km from centre)

Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House

History museum

Early-1800s mansion & former plantation with a modest 1940 home designed by Wright in the grounds.

4.70 (286 reviews) (~47.27 km from centre)

Petersen House

Historical place

Preserved 1900s guest house where Abraham Lincoln died after being shot at Ford's Theater, opposite.

4.60 (237 reviews) (~25.23 km from centre)

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Most reviewed Historic sites in West Laurel, United States