Waldorf, Maryland travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Waldorf is a city in Southern Maryland.

1 sights · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Waldorf

Dr. Samuel Mudd House Museum

The preserved house of Dr. Samuel Mudd, who treated the injuries of Abraham Lincoln's fleeing assassin. The house serves as a museum for the Civil War-era US.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 30°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Washington, D.C.)

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.
DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington — 16 mi away (major hub). Directions
IAD Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles — 36 mi away (major hub). Directions

Waldorf is served by the roads US 301 MD 228, MD 5, and MD 925. On US 301, which runs north to south, there's a toll bridge some travelers use to go between Waldorf and nearby Virginia.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

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Get in

Waldorf is served by the roads US 301 MD 228, MD 5, and MD 925. On US 301, which runs north to south, there's a toll bridge some travelers use to go between Waldorf and nearby Virginia.

Get around

By car

Cars are probably one of the most common means of transportation here. However, traffic can be heavy in the area because of the large population of commuters.

Public transportation

The town is served by several routes owned by the Maryland Transit Administration and operated by bus companies that transport the city's many commuters and residents in, out, and around.

See

See Dr. Samuel Mudd House Museum (St. Catharine)

The preserved house of Dr. Samuel Mudd, who treated the injuries of Abraham Lincoln's fleeing assassin. The house serves as a museum for the Civil War-era US.

📍 3725 Doctor Samuel Mudd Rd☎ +1 301 645 6870⚠ Last checked Nov 2020 — confirm before you go

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