Baltimore Sightseeing and Fun
Sightseeing
In Baltimore's beautiful Inner Harbor, enjoy the National Aquarium.
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National Aquarium
501 E Pratt StIn Baltimore's beautiful Inner Harbor, enjoy the National Aquarium.
One of the most prestigious art collections in the world. Enjoy free entry. Located in historic Mount Vernon, make a day of it and visit the Washington Monument and Peabody Library, all within walking distance. Drop into Mount Vernon Marketplace for a bite - an international "smorgasbord" of food establishments.
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The Walters Art Museum
600 N Charles StOne of the most prestigious art collections in the world. Enjoy free entry. Located in historic Mount Vernon, make a day of it and visit the Washington Monument and Peabody Library, all within walking distance. Drop into Mount Vernon Marketplace for a bite - an international "smorgasbord" of food establishments.
A wonderful destination steeped in history and amazing artifacts from this museum is located in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's old Mount Clare Station and adjacent roundhouse, part of the B&O's sprawling Mount Clare Shops site begun in 1829, the oldest railroad manufacturing complex in the United States. Follow their website and social media to get information on their free train ride dates for families and enthusiasts.
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B&O Railroad Museum
901 W Pratt StA wonderful destination steeped in history and amazing artifacts from this museum is located in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's old Mount Clare Station and adjacent roundhouse, part of the B&O's sprawling Mount Clare Shops site begun in 1829, the oldest railroad manufacturing complex in the United States. Follow their website and social media to get information on their free train ride dates for families and enthusiasts.
The museum is dedicated to work...The only of its kind! Situated on the water and full of hands-on activities for all ages, this is a must-see. Follow their website for their weekly, seasonal farmer's market as well.
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Baltimore Museum of Industry station
The museum is dedicated to work...The only of its kind! Situated on the water and full of hands-on activities for all ages, this is a must-see. Follow their website for their weekly, seasonal farmer's market as well.
BOA's internationally renowned collection of 19th-century, modern, and contemporary art includes the largest Henri Matisse’s collection in a public institution. You can find contemporary and cutting-edge works as well as significant examples of artistic expression from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific Islands.
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Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum DrBOA's internationally renowned collection of 19th-century, modern, and contemporary art includes the largest Henri Matisse’s collection in a public institution. You can find contemporary and cutting-edge works as well as significant examples of artistic expression from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific Islands.
United States history had its beginnings here in Baltimore. From Wikipedia: "Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, site of the star-shaped fort that successfully defended Baltimore, Md., U.S., from a British attack during the War of 1812. This event was the inspiration for Francis Scott Key's poem “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
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Fort McHenry
United States history had its beginnings here in Baltimore. From Wikipedia: "Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, site of the star-shaped fort that successfully defended Baltimore, Md., U.S., from a British attack during the War of 1812. This event was the inspiration for Francis Scott Key's poem “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Neighborhoods
Great place to sightsee and walk - The National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, a Maryland original, Phillips Seafood. Plenty of touristy things to do, including fun, safe, water activities (not swimming!). Enjoy fun chain restaurants and all the trappings. Look for a local favorite, Rita's Ice - so yummy!
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Inner Harbor
Great place to sightsee and walk - The National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, a Maryland original, Phillips Seafood. Plenty of touristy things to do, including fun, safe, water activities (not swimming!). Enjoy fun chain restaurants and all the trappings. Look for a local favorite, Rita's Ice - so yummy!