Travelers looking for a smaller city that has
lots of unique and interesting attractions
should not miss Baltimore. This city has it all:
great local cuisine, a beautiful waterfront, and
lots of great sites for the whole family to
visit. From crab cakes to the Edgar Allen Poe
House to the new Camden Yards and Fort McHenry
of "Star Spangled Banner" fame, Baltimore has
both history and fun for all.
The new waterfront and Camden Yards are part
of one scenic stretch of downtown Baltimore that
has become the center of city life in recent
years. Camden Yards is the home of the major
league Baltimore Orioles, and the surrounding
streets are lined with small cafes,
microbreweries, and stores.
Following the street to the water, visitors
can enjoy the new Baltimore waterfront. The
biggest attraction at the waterfront is the
National Aquarium, a world-renowned aquarium
packed with fish and animals from Maryland coast
and the Atlantic Ocean. Look out for some great
big crab legs!! If you want to sample some of
Maryland's famous seafood cuisine, try the
open-air mall that sits on the waterfront. It is
filled with arcades, shops and restaurants
catering to all tastes. This area is the gateway
to the Inner Harbor, featuring boat rides and
tours of the surrounding waterways.
Baltimore's culture scene mixes traditional
museums with interesting historical
diversions.The Baltimore Museum of Art featuring
a very large and impressive collection of art
from all periods and places. The Maryland
Science Center with exhibits, demonstrations, an
IMAX theatre and a planetarium. Finally, the
Walters Art Gallery features an impressive
collection of French Impressionist art as well
as large holdings of ancient Greek and Roman
works.
But history also abounds in Baltimore. Fort
McHenry is nearby, and it is the location of the
fight that prompted Francis Scott Key to write
the "Star Spangled Banner." The USS
Constellation, the last surviving ship from the
Civil War, and the USS Forrestal, America's
first super carrier, can also be seen.
Old Baltimore can be found in the neat tree
lined streets and neighborhoods dominated by
simple row houses. The Edgar Allen Poe House
celebrates the life and achievements of one of
America's most original writers who invented the
detective story and penned the eerie tale of
"The Raven." Babe Ruth's birthplace is now home
to a museum dedicated to his life and career as
one of America's greatest athletes.
Visitors to Baltimore find that a great deal
to keep them busy, from the waterfront to Camden
Yards. People come to Baltimore to enjoy art,
culture, and more than just a little history.
Tourists can sample crab cakes, tour the Inner
Harbor, and take in a ball game in one of
America's most beautiful stadiums all within
downtown Baltimore.
