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Here at the Ramada Inn Laurel, we're conveniently located to many of the local attractions. During your stay you'll find that there's plenty to do or see, all within a short driving distance from your room. Have a look below at some of the local attractions...
Local Attractions
- OUTDOOR POOL
- ATTRACTIONS
- Laurel Race Track (1.5 mi)
- Baltimore Inner Harbor (15 miles)
- Downtown Washington, DC (20 miles)
- Fort Meade, Maryland (2 miles)
- Annapolis, Maryland (20 miles)
- NASA ( 20 miles)
- NSA (5 miles)
- Arundel Mills Mall (5 miles)
- Smithsonian (20 miles)
- US Naval Academy (20 miles)
- USAD Agricultural Research Center (15 miles)
- The White House (20 miles)
- Washington, DC Monuments (20 miles)
- Bowie State University (12 mi)
- Maryland State University (15 mi)
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Restaurants
- Chesapeake Bar and Grill on site serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Bay N Surf (5 miles)
- Bennigans (5 miles)
- Bob Evans (.5 mile)
- Chilis (5 miles)
- Chung King (.2 miles)
- Don Pablos (5 miles)
- Green Turtle (5 miles)
- Ledos Pizza (4 miles)
- Lone Star Steakhouse (5 miles)
- Medieval Times (10 miles)
- Old Country Buffet (4 miles)
- Olive Garden (7 miles)
- Silver Diner (5 miles)
- TGI Fridays (5 miles)
- TJ Ferraris (5 miles)
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Highlights and other links:
 Highlights:
Lincoln Memorial (23.5 mi) Link
This tribute to one of the
United States’ greatest—and most complex—presidents was
actually modeled after a Greek temple. The memorial includes a
towering sculpture of a seated Abraham Lincoln by Daniel
Chester French, an etching of Lincoln’s second inaugural
speech, murals by painter Jules Guerin, and an inscription of
the Gettysburg Address. Interesting fact: the memorial’s 36
Doric columns represent each American state at the time of
Lincoln’s death.
United States Capitol (22.5 mi) Link
The United States Capitol has certainly seen its share of history: begun in 1793, it has been burnt, rebuilt, extended and restored. The Capitol’s 43-year construction period saw the War of 1812 (during which the British set fire to the building), three different architects, and a host of revisions, upgrades and additions. Despite its turbulent beginnings, the building stands as a symbol of American political power and national strength.
The 19th-century neoclassical architectural style is most pronounced in the famed dome, which offers a soaring, graceful enclosure for the Rotunda below. This circular ceremonial space includes paintings and sculpture with national significance. Today’s Capitol houses the chambers of the House of Representatives, the Senate, the office of the majority and minority leaders, and various other congressional offices.
National Museum of Natural History (22 mi) Link
The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History dazzles the eye and inspires the imagination with exhibits that reveal nature and humankind in original, creative ways. Exhibits include Forces of Change, African Voices, Photographs from National Geographic and the Hope Diamond. The Hall of Mammals is a crowd favorite, and The Discovery Center features the latest IMAX® movies.
 Washington Monument (20.5 mi) Link
Pierre L’Enfant’s plan for the capital city called for a centerpiece, and architect Robert Mills delivered. The soaring obelisk design of the Washington Monument—it rises 555 feet above the National Mall—is recognizable around the world as a symbol of America’s political center.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (22 mi) Link
The simplicity, beauty and respect inherent in Maya Ying Lin’s design for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is summed up in her own essential words: “this memorial is for those who have died, and for us to remember them.” The 500-foot long wall goes beyond the political divisiveness caused by the Vietnam War and successfully pays tribute to the more than 58,000 soldiers who died in the conflict. It is one of Washington’s most visited sites.
National Air and Space Museum (23 mi) Link
The original Wright 1903 Flyer, Charles Lindbergh’s “Spirit of St. Louis,” the Apollo 11 command module, a nearly 4-billion-year-old lunar rock and the Lockheed SR-71 “Blackbird” are just a few of the many remarkable aircraft and artifacts on display at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum. With such an incredible collection, it’s no wonder that the museum is one of the Smithsonian’s most famous, and most popular. An IMAX® theater and planetarium are also on the site.
Six Flags America (15 mi) Link
Ready for a day of non-stop fun? Visit Six Flags America, where more than 100 rides and attractions, four live shows and an enormous water park keep the excitement level high from morning till night. Plus, you get to meet Bugs, Daffy, Sylvester, Tweety and the rest of the gang at Looney Tunes MovieTown!
Coaster fans have plenty to choose from: plunge 200 feet at more than 70 mph on Superman Ride of Steel, go zero to 60 in under three seconds on Joker’s Jinx, or fly high on Batwing and Two Face. And that’s just for starters—eight world-class coasters in all will keep the thrill-seekers in your group happy all day long.
Six Flags America also includes the region’s largest water park, Paradise Island. Attractions include one of the world’s largest wave pools, Lazy River, Monsoon Lagoon, a five-story interactive tree house and Castaway Creek. There are plenty of slides, flumes and chutes too, so prepare to get wet!
 More Attractions & Landmarks:
- American University (15 mi) Link
- Holocaust Museum (23.5 mi) Link
- Kennedy Center (23 mi) Link
- Pentagon (28 mi) Link
- Mormon Temple (20 mi) Link
- World War II Memorial (13.5 mi) Link
- National Zoo (20 mi) Link
- White House (23.5 mi) Link
- Wolf Trap Farm Park (18 mi) Link
- Baltimore Inner Harbor (18 mi) Link
- McCrillis Gardens & Gallery (24 mi) Link
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