Nestled next to Washington, D.C., is the National Wildlife Visitor Center, this nearly 13,000 acre facility offers wildlife exhibits, tram rides through nature and educational programs.
Nearby, are museums that celebrate the area's history from the near past while the Dinosaur Park celebrates the history of the way way past. Laurel Park Racecourse, a thoroughbred racetrack, opened in 1911 and remains in operation.