Overview
Laurel is a small town in Southern Delaware with a population of 4,200 people (2016).
3 sights · 1 places to eat
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Best things about Laurel
Old Christ Church
Historic wooden Episcopal church near Chipmans Pond that dates back to 1772.
Trap Pond State Park
State park around Trap Pond that is home to one of the northernmost natural stands of bald cypress trees. Trap Pond offers boating and fishing, with boat rentals available during the summer months. Recreational amenities…
Captain John Smith Monument/Phillips Landing
Park offering natural beauty that was experienced by Captain John Smith, one of the earliest explorers of America.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 30°F. Wettest: Jul and Aug. (climate data from nearby Bethany Beach)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SBY Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport, Salisbury — 15 mi away. Directions
- OCE Ocean City Municipal Airport, Ocean City — 30 mi away. Directions
- BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore — 73 mi away (major hub). Directions
U.S. Route 13 is the main north-south road in Laurel, heading north toward Seaford and Dover and south to Delmar and Salisbury. U.S. Route 9 begins at U.S. Route 13 in Laurel and heads northeast toward Georgetown and Lewes. Delaware Route 24 runs east-west through Laurel, heading west to Sharptown, Maryland and east to Millsboro.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Old Christ Church, Trap Pond State Park
- Lunch Abbott's on Broad Creek
- Afternoon Captain John Smith Monument/Phillips Landing
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
U.S. Route 13 is the main north-south road in Laurel, heading north toward Seaford and Dover and south to Delmar and Salisbury. U.S. Route 9 begins at U.S. Route 13 in Laurel and heads northeast toward Georgetown and Lewes. Delaware Route 24 runs east-west through Laurel, heading west to Sharptown, Maryland and east to Millsboro.
DART First State bus Route 212 serves Laurel, providing access from Georgetown, Bridgeville, Seaford, and Delmar.
Get around
While it has no mass transit, the town has paved roads with approximately 3 stoplights that extend throughout the entire local area, facilitating travel by car or bike to the many points of interest in and around Laurel.
See
Laurel, and most of the surrounding area, is home to some of the largest chicken houses in the state. These are a must see. They are also extremely easy to find because along with being pretty much everywhere, if you ever lose your way just simply follow your nose. You can also drive through miles and miles of flat but beautiful countryside. Many big woods that always have deer and other animals roaming through (until hunting season begins that is). The Laurel Little League has about ten fields and during seasonal play there are over 6 different age groups that play.
See Captain John Smith Monument/Phillips Landing
Park offering natural beauty that was experienced by Captain John Smith, one of the earliest explorers of America.
See Trap Pond State Park
State park around Trap Pond that is home to one of the northernmost natural stands of bald cypress trees. Trap Pond offers boating and fishing, with boat rentals available during the summer months. Recreational amenities at Trap Pond State Park include the 4.9-mile Boundary Trail around the pond, the Baldcypress Nature Center, picnic areas, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, and a playground. The park is home to a campground offering RV and tent camping.
Eat
Eat Abbott's on Broad Creek
American restaurant serving farm-to-table cuisine.
Sleep
There are no hotels in Laurel, your best bet is to drive north to Seaford.
Go next
The historic town of Bethel, Delaware is essentially within the out-skirts of Laurel and hosts a yearly event with tours and a parade through the town.
Nearby
Bridgeville
City / town · 9 listings · 13 mi away
Salisbury
City / town · 8 listings · 13 mi away
Georgetown
City / town · 6 listings · 14 mi away
Princess Anne
City / town · 7 listings · 25 mi away
Denton
City / town · 5 listings · 26 mi away
Cambridge
City / town · 20 listings · 27 mi away
Bethany Beach
City / town · 46 listings · 28 mi away
Lewes
City / town · 6 listings · 28 mi away
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