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Recommended stays in Laurel

Discover the most popular places to stay in Laurel, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers

Best Western Plus Laurel

8.7/10124 Reviews

Guest User: We stayed here for two nights. Staffs were courteous and helpful. Room was clean and beds were comfortable. Breakfast was ok. Coin operated washer and dryer available at $1.5 each.

1 N 2nd St

From € 76

Red Roof Inn Washington DC - Laurel

7.6/1098 Reviews

Guest User: This is a great hotel for the price. Room very clean, no issues with check in. Housekeeping has cleaned my room twice and I’ve only been here 4 days so far. Great customer service

12525 Laurel - Bowie Rd

From € 56

Ruth travel: I was able to check in early, deposit of $25 & got fresh cookies! No pool and hotel is old and needs a lot of work AC works great! La Curva restaurant attached to the side was amazing food is fresh and yummy also you can charge it to the room using ID

15101 Sweitzer Ln

From € 93

Comfort Inn Laurel - Fort Meade

7.4/10100 Reviews

JIANDONG: Located between Washington and Baltimore, the hotel has free parking and is suitable for self-driving, with a shopping mall and gas station nearby. The simple American breakfast is also very good.

7900 Braygreen Rd

From € 84

Must-try food in Laurel

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Laurel dishes and foodie spots.

Western cuisine

Quick bites

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Tampico Grill

42 Washington Blvd, Laurel, MD 20707, United States

Three Brothers Italian Restaurant - Laurel

13600 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707, United States

LongHorn Steakhouse

13600 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707

Mango's Grill Restaurant

14605 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

14140 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707, United States

Tastee Diner

118 Washington Blvd, Laurel, MD 20707, United States

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

14714 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707, United States

Chi'bal

14933 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707-4820

First Watch

14700 Baltimore Ave Ste 102, Laurel, MD 20707, United States

Red Hot & Blue Laurel

677 Main St, Laurel, MD 20707, United States

Five Guys

15102 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707, United States

Chick-fil-A

13600 Baltimore Ave Ste 600, Laurel, MD 20707, United States

Hooters

14707-B Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707, United States

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

15006 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707, United States

Pizza Hut

13929 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707, United States

Buffalo Wild Wings

14724 Baltimore Ave Unit 12, Laurel, MD 20707, United States

Cameron's Seafood

12725 Laurel - Bowie Rd, Laurel, MD 20708, United States

Dunkin'

12613 Laurel - Bowie Rd, Laurel, MD 20708

Taco Bell

13360 Laurel - Bowie Rd, Laurel, MD 20708, United States

Wendy's

14050 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707, United States

Teppanyaki Grill

5/52 Reviews

14150 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707, United States

Panda Express

15102 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707, United States

GrandE Buffet & Grill

9636 Fort Meade Rd, Laurel, MD 20707, United States

Wenny's Carryout

943 Washington Blvd, Laurel, MD 20707, United States

Yum's Restaurant

12635 Laurel - Bowie Rd, Laurel, MD 20708, United States

China American Inn

601 7th St, Laurel, MD 20707, United States

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United States Capitol

The Capitol Building is a magnificent structure with a massive white cast-iron dome topped by the Statue of Liberty. It houses the offices of the U.S. legislature (Senate and House of Representatives), and many laws that have influenced the United States and the world were enacted here. Visiting the interior requires advance booking through the official website. We found the visitor center; security was very strict, and liquids were prohibited, so we had to discard all the hot water in our thermos flasks. Inside, we first watched a 10-minute historical documentary in a small theater, then were divided into groups and given headphones for guided tours. The interior was filled with ornate paintings, exquisite reliefs, and numerous statues of historical figures. The guides enthusiastically explained the furnishings and stories of the historical figures, and we also toured the Senate and House meeting rooms and members' offices.

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Washington Monument

The Washington Monument looked like a giant pencil stuck in the ground, blindingly white. We queued to go in and take the elevator; my ears were ringing as I went up. Looking out the window, the plaza's pool and Lincoln Hall looked like tiny squares. An old lady pointed into the distance, saying that was her state, but I couldn't really see anything. My legs were a little weak as I came down; walking around the base, I noticed the stone's color varied from top to bottom, darker above the waist. People were lying on the lawn sunbathing, and kites floated gently in the sky.

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The White House

The White House is just a big white building, its lawn a striking green. Outside the iron fence, crowds of people are taking photos; tour guides wave small flags and shout instructions, while tourists crane their necks to see. A child, perched on his father's shoulders, points to a window and says he sees people, when in fact there's nothing there. Walking halfway around, the large trees in the backyard look older than the building itself. An old man stands across the street holding a sign, but no one pays him any attention. After ten minutes, my neck aches from the sun, so I turn and leave. Looking back, the building sits quietly on the lawn, just like in the postcard.

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National Mall

The National Mall is just a vast expanse of grass, the cobblestone path in the middle crunching underfoot. The Monument stands out in the distance, Lincoln Hall perched at the other end. Runners pant past, children chase pigeons. I find a bench, sit down, and nibble on a sandwich, the wind blowing the crumbs away. Every few steps there's a museum, rows of red brick and gray walls, but I don't have the energy to visit them all. As the sun sets, the lawn fills with people, watching the sky gradually darken.

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Capitol Hill

The white Capitol building sits atop the hill, visible from afar. Walking around to the back lawn, squirrels scurry under the chairs. A tour guide holds a small flag, recounting history, while tourists gather around, some yawning. The statues on the dome are too small to see clearly; standing for too long makes your neck ache. The sun makes the stone steps scorching hot; you can't sit still for long. Looking back as you come down, the building appears gray and drab in the twilight, actually more pleasing to the eye than during the day.

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Library of Congress

Built in 1800, the Library of Congress is the world's largest library with over 162 million items. It sculpts the concept of "knowledge" into a breathtaking work of art, using marble, gold, stained glass, and the deepest historical significance. I was deeply awestruck; it was truly a visual feast!

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Inside the National Air and Space Museum, airplanes hung from the ceiling. The Blackbird reconnaissance plane was long and thin; you couldn't touch it, but it looked pretty cool. The Wright brothers' old wooden airplane hung in a corner, smaller than I imagined. The Apollo lunar module was pockmarked, dented as if it had been hit by stones. Children crawled into the simulator and pressed buttons randomly, the screen flickering. There was a display case with a lunar rock, a small, dusty piece, indistinct through the glass. After walking around, my neck ached. Nearby, someone was selling astronaut-themed ice cream, frozen solid, and one bite filled my mouth with a powdery taste.

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