# Patuxent Research Refuge > Wildlife refuge offers 28 miles of walk and bike trails through serene lake and soft wood chip forest paths. Visitor center features educational exhibits and kid-friendly activities, including a pollinator garden and floating bridge. Atmosphere stays peaceful and quiet, ideal for bird watching and casual hikes. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/PatuxentResearchRefuge - Address: National Wildlife Visitor Center, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, Maryland, United States - Phone: +13014975772 - Website: http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Patuxent/ ## What it is good for - Hidden Gems — 10/10 - Private — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Kid Friendly — 9.6/10 - Museums — 9.3/10 - Nice View — 9.2/10 - Outdoor Space — 9/10 - Galleries — 7.2/10 - Meditation Spot — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "The visitor center has kid-friendly exhibits and activities." - "The galleries here have really cool and lifelike exhibits." - "It's a peaceful Meditation Spot with serene lake and forest paths." ## Good to know - The refuge offers 28 miles of walking and biking trails for all skill levels. - The visitor center features educational exhibits and activities for kids. - Monthly activities are available for children ages 3-10. - The North Tract is only open on Sundays due to staffing cuts. - The outdoor area is great for picnics, located right outside the nature center. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.