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Most People Have No Idea This Unique Park Near Baltimore Exists

By Jamie Alvarenga | Published October 22, 2017

Have you always wanted to be an archaeologist? Fulfill your dream at the following Maryland park. This unique attraction is only a half hour drive from the city and if you have any dinosaur lovers in your life, you’re sure to win all of the brownie points.

What appears to be a normal park in Laurel, Maryland...

...is actually a one-of-a-kind site known as Dinosaur Park.

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Walk around the park and read the posted factoids about dinosaurs who roamed here during the Cretaceous Period, about 110 million years ago.

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While exploring, you'll spot what looks like ordinary piles of dirt. That area is actually an excavation site where dinosaur fossils have been found.

What's even better is that you yourself can skim the top surface of dirt for ancient fossils.

If you happen to locate a fossil, your name will be credited as the finder. Your fossil will be either kept at the park for research purposes or even sent to the Smithsonian.

Dinosaur Park is an enriching day trip for both children and adults. If you're interested in a one of a kind adventure, you can find this unique spot at 13100 Mid Atlantic Blvd Laurel, MD 20708.

For a more extensive glimpse of the park, watch the below video and visit the official website by clicking here.

Did you know about Dinosaur Park in Laurel? For more things to do in the area, click here!

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13100 Mid Atlantic Blvd Laurel, MD 20708