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Tour the historic defense building which was the inspiration for the U.S. national anthem.

The transformed former seaport is packed with museums, shops and family attractions and is one of the city’s most photographed areas.

A hotspot of learning, climbing, fantasy and adventure, this interactive museum is for children up to 10 years old.

This free museum has the world’s largest Matisse collection, along with well-known pop art and other works by master painters from the 15th century to the present.

The planetarium, IMAX Theater and dinosaur exhibit are among the most popular attractions at this hands-on museum focused on nature and technology.

Free galleries in three old mansions offer a comprehensive collection of over 5,000 years’ worth of art and rare manuscripts from nearly all regions of the world.

From its beginnings in the time of Prohibition, one of Maryland’s oldest commercial wineries now sells wines throughout the state.

The official national museum for self-taught and intuitive artistry is a treasure trove of extraordinary art made from ordinary objects by ordinary people.

Learn about the history of American railroading through activities and rides at the birthplace of the nation’s first commuter train line.

Step aboard the last Civil War-era sloop and the last all-sail ship built by the US Navy.

Inner Harbor’s biggest attraction recreates the marine and terrestrial habitats of thousands of animals from many parts of the globe.

Wander through the scenic riverside forest, embark on fun and challenging trails and locate the viaduct railroad and old mills.

One of Baltimore’s oldest urban parks is a hub of community life and the perfect place to relax, play or picnic.

Board this historic lightship to learn how it guided mariners to safe harbor at the entrances to Chesapeake and Delaware bays.

Watch Baltimore’s beloved baseball team play on their home field, located inside a groundbreaking stadium famous for blending classic and modern design elements.

Enjoy wonderful views of the city from the peak of the first civic monument that was ever dedicated to George Washington.

Learn the history and accomplishments of Maryland’s past and present African-American communities in this museum’s displays, programs and events.

Learn about one of the greatest athletes in U.S. history when you visit the place where he was born, now a shrine filled with memorabilia from his baseball career.

Visit the former residence of Mary Young Pickersgill, a gifted seamstress known for making the star-spangled banner flag in the early 19th century.

This screw-pile lighthouse, one of the oldest Chesapeake lighthouses still in existence, features fascinating museum exhibits and views over Baltimore’s harbor.

Take a guided tour of this impressive United States Coast Guard vessel, celebrated for its significant World War II history.

Discover one of America’s first and most prestigious music conservatories, which has produced some of the country’s finest composers, musicians and scholars.

Appreciate iconic views of the whole city from this green hillside space, a popular recreation area for both local residents and visitors.

Gain access to many intriguing areas, including the torpedo room, while aboard this United States Navy tench-class submarine in Baltimore.

Browse complex wooden clocks, almanacs and noteworthy letters of one of the U.S.’s greatest minds, a man who blazed a trail for African-American academics.