Laurel Things to Do

Bowie City, a small railroad stop of yesteryear, was originally christened Huntington City. The station, which was the focus of the town, was named after Governor Oden Bowie. Presently a museum, this venue houses an interesting... more

The Belair Mansion was home to Governor Ogle in the 1700s, and was owned by the Ogle family until 1871. Later it changed hands and was passed onto James Woodward, who added more wings to it. Finally purchased by the City of Bow... more

If you're interested in electronics, you should surely make a trip to this museum at Linthicum. Check out the development of electronics in the field of defense. Apart from the learning about the gradual evolution of technology... more

A quick ride to the Takoma Metro stop brings you to this little alternative enclave. Here, you can buy textiles from Tibet, dine on Korean bi bim bahp and try on fur coats from the 1950s without walking more than a few blocks.... more

Located next to the beautiful University of Maryland campus, Cornerstone Grill and Loft attracts a large nightly crowd of young 20-somethings looking for cheap drinks, amazing specials and contemporary tunes.  Popular among s... more

The prominent 19th-century architect John Russell Pope, responsible for many notable homes and memorials in Washington, also designed Woodend, the Georgian mansion that currently houses the Audubon Society. Visitors may tour th... more

The Maryland Terrapins touch base here at the foothills of the University campus. The stadium was named after Dr. H.C. Byrd, a multi-sport athlete, football coach, and university president. Since 1950, these Maryland sports gr... more

Located in the University of Maryland, this Centre is a thriving hotpot. Measuring 318,000 square feet, this impressive venue rents its facilities, like the Dance Theatre and the Grand Pavilion, to both visiting performers and... more

Tawes Theatre near Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at Maryland is the largest event venue in University of Maryland. This 1300 seater is host to a number of events and performances. The state-of-art audio and lighting equi... more

For some slamming tennis action, head to the Fitzgerald Tennis Center. You'll find up-coming stars practising on these courts. Every year, it hosts the prestigious Legg Mason Tennis Classic tournament which attracts some of the... more