Summer is the time to time expand your travel history. This summer consider paying a visit to the beautiful historic city of Baltimore. Here’s why:
Baltimore has Something for Everyone
In Baltimore, you can choose from over 130 attractions, museums, historic sites and performing arts groups. Visit the National Aquarium, (temporarily) become a pirate aboard the Fearless as part of Urban Pirates’ interactive sea adventure, or go on a ghost tour. There’s a bit of everything to enjoy in Baltimore, which means you’ll have to make some tough choices as you plan your trip. Whatever activities and places you choose, your experience is guaranteed to be varied and exciting.
Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
There is no such thing as wasted time when it comes to visiting Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. This historic seaport and landmark offers a wide array of things to do. From taking a cruise on the bay to coming face-to-face with a shrunken head at Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!, you’ll find yourself discovering something new and exciting at every turn. Also, don’t forgo the opportunity to enjoy shopping, eating, and drinking at some of Baltimore’s best restaurants and pubs.
Baltimore’s Expansive Dining Scene
Though famous for crab cakes, pit beef, and Berger Cookies, Baltimore has a growing dining scene with a lot to offer. There’s anything from classic French cuisine to new takes on traditional American dishes. If you feel like eating some Italian cuisine, head over to Aldo’s in Little Italy. If you are in the mood for Japanese fine-dining, then make a reservation at Azumi located in Harbor East (Pro tip: The harbor-side booths offer some of the best views in the city). Whether you’re feeling adventurous or craving some more traditional dishes, Baltimore will deliciously satisfy your cravings.
Baltimore’s History
Take a stroll through America’s journey from British colony to industrial leader to modern metropolis. With deep roots in American history, Baltimore offers an abundance of historic sites to visit. Board the ships forming one the most impressive collections of military vessels in the world at Historic Ships in Baltimore. Pay your respects to Edgar Allen Poe at his final resting place in Westminster Hall and Burying Ground. Visit important sites of the American Revolution and Civil War. Immerse yourself in American history by visiting Baltimore, the birthplace of the American Railroad system, the six-pack, and home of Fort McHenry, where Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star Spangled Banner.”
Baltimore’s Architecture and Culture
In Baltimore, each neighborhood has its own personality and character. Let yourself be surrounded a large range of architecture that spans two centuries. You’ll see neighborhoods go from historic to trendy as you stroll through the city.
Also, as you tour the city, look for festivals and events that spotlight its multicultural heritage and diversity, the African American, Hispanic and Asian communities, and its LGBT pride. In Baltimore, different experiences come together to provide unique variety that you can’t get anywhere else.
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