Discover Mount Laurel

Mount Laurel offers several distinct reasons to visit: Paulsdale focuses on the history of women’s rights activist Alice Stokes Paul, the Rancocas Woods Farmers Market showcases locally made products, and The Funplex offers indoor and outdoor activities. There is also Jacob’s Chapel, whose history dates back to 1867. When choosing a vacation rental, it’s worth first considering whether you’d prefer to focus on culture, local products or active recreation. These different themes give your search a clear direction.

Paulsdale and the History of Alice Paul

Paulsdale is a National Historic Landmark and is notable as the home of renowned women’s rights activist Alice Stokes Paul. The site brings together a historic estate and a person whose activism for women’s rights gives it its particular significance. Travelers interested in social history will find a clear point of connection here.

A tour of Paulsdale includes admission to the “Alice Paul: In Pursuit of Equality” exhibit, as well as time to explore the historic grounds on your own. The visit combines an exhibition with the opportunity to explore the grounds independently. This combination appeals to travelers who want to approach a historical subject through both an exhibit and the place itself.

Jacob’s Chapel adds another historical perspective to this focus. The church was built in 1867 and is one of the region’s oldest African Methodist Episcopal (AME) churches. Its history differs from that of Paulsdale: here, the connection to the AME is central, while Paulsdale is the home of Alice Stokes Paul. Those interested in Mount Laurel’s historic sites can use these different connections to decide which topics interest them most.

Local Products and Recreational Activities

The Rancocas Woods Farmers Market offers a different view of the area. It provides a place to buy locally made products and is part of a locally focused food and business network. The focus here is on products and local business activity rather than a historical subject or recreational attraction. If you’re also interested in food and locally made products while traveling, this offers a distinct way to experience Mount Laurel.

The Funplex offers a distinctly different experience. Its 25-acre site features indoor and outdoor activities, including rides, go-karts, water attractions and bumper boats. The activities range from rides and go-karts to water-based attractions. This makes it easy to choose the site based on the types of recreation that interest you most. Unlike Paulsdale and Jacob’s Chapel, the focus here is on activities, not the history of a home or church.

When searching for a vacation rental in Mount Laurel, your preferred focus for the trip can be a useful starting point. Consider whether historical subjects, local products or the range of recreational activities best suit your trip.

More Places to Discover

Other places in the same selection: Southampton, Bordentown, Riverton, Cookstown, Wrightstown, Maple Shade, Edgewater Park and Palmyra.

For the broader travel overview: Burlington.