Best Baltimore, MD Attractions
Friedheim Music Library
Shh . . .get out of all the city's hustle and bustle for free, right in the shadow of the Washington Monument. Our nation's oldest music library is one of...
National Aquarium
The National Aquarium is a very popular destination with visitors of all ages, so they stagger admissions to ensure everyone can see the marine life. You...
Jewish Museum of Maryland
The Jewish Museum of Maryland is located in what was the original settlement of Baltimore's Jewish population during the Great Migration over 100 years ago....
Ripley's Believe It or Not Baltimore
You're going to go to the Inner Harbor, of course. Before the marathon of eating and drink begins, or if it starts to downpour or boil, do something fun...
Baltimore Museum of Art
This exciting art museum has free admission every day. Collections are arranged both chronologically and geographically: be amazed at the sheer number of...
Green Mount Cemetery
Green Mount was where many of Baltimore's elite were buried. In the pre-museum era, cemeteries had the best sculptures, art and the finest gardens open to...
Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place
Baltimore was the first to start construction on a monument to George Washington. It's located in what was historically the toniest neighborhood in the...
Walters Art Museum
What sorts of relics are you favorite? Egyptian mummies, Etruscan jewelry, Medieval coats of armor, ancient manuscripts? What about Baroque oil paintings on...
Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine
Don't let the 3 seconds your history teacher spent on the War of 1812 color your decision about Ft. McHenry. The continued war against England was...
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About Baltimore, MD Attractions
Baltimore's history, great architecture, walkable neighborhoods and generous benefactors all contribute to a vibrant city with both classic and also ever-evolving things to do. Frequent visitors will find exciting additions to their favorite historic attractions that add to — not detract from — the enjoyment. The nation's first effort to memorialize George Washington is the most famous icon of the city. Indeed, the Washington Monument appears on the Baltimore flag on a field made up of the Calvert family arms.
Baltimore has been an integral part of America's past through every historic era. Early Americana fans and those yearning to learn about the elusive War of 1812 can check out such places as the Inner Harbor and Fort McHenry, which inspired Francis Scott Key — an ancestor of namesake F. Scott Fitzgerald — to pen the lyrics to our national anthem: The Star Spangled Banner.
Baltimore's Pratt Street Riot was the occasion of the first deaths by hostile forces in the Civil War. You can learn more about Baltimore's role in the Civil War at the Maryland Historical Society Museum and Library, as well as other locations, including the Baltimore Civil War Museum at President Street Station and even Green Mount Cemetery.
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Expert Tips for Baltimore Attractions
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The Spa at The Hotel Hershey: "Sign up on their e-list for seasonal treatment news, specials and even a gift before your birthday!"
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The Spa at the Ivy: "People staying in the hotel's Room 18 — a sumptuous duplex — have direct access to the spa."
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Berkeley Springs State Park: "Make reservations for the Roman baths weeks, maybe even months out, for popular weekends. Also, there are senior discounts."