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About 14 million people visit "Charm City" each year, lured by Baltimore's warm hospitality, modern conveniences and long list of interesting and unique attractions.

Harborplace Harborplace is a festive market with shops, eateries and plenty of activities. Nearby, concerts under the stars can be enjoyed at the Harborplace Amphitheatre, and at Pier One, you'll find the U.S.S. Constellation, the only surviving Civil War-era naval vessel and all-sail warship built by the Navy. Dine at Phillips Harborplace. Next, stop into the National Aquarium.

National Science Center The National Science Center is located not far from many other attractions. Just around the bend of Key Highway, beyond Federal Hill Park, is the American Visionary Art Museum. Have a meal at Regi's American Bistro. Jump on the Key Highway to see Fort McHenry, though it may be worth a day trip of it's own.

Camden Yards Camden Yards, where the Baltimore Orioles play, is located in the downtown district. An interesting museum to visit here, while it is a bit of an oddity, is the Dental Museum, just 2 blocks away from the Yards. Dine at the nearby Prime Rib. The Babe Ruth Museum and the B&O Railroad Museum are also not far from here.

Mount Vernon and Charles Village The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption, the first Roman Catholic cathedral in the U.S., is located a short ride northeast of Camden Yards, near Mount Vernon. Here you'll also find the Walters Art Gallery, where admission to the permanent collection is always free. One block away, you can see the world-renowned Peabody Institute, which is attended by world-famous vocalists, pianists, and composers. Dine at the City Cafe.

Baltimore Museum of Art Located on the Johns Hopkins University campus is the John Russell Pope-designed Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA). The BMA has the second-largest private collection of Andy Warhol pieces in the country. Also on the University's grounds is the Lacrosse Museum and National Hall of Fame, next to Homewood Field. If the lacrosse team is playing, you can catch a game, or just tour the Hall of Fame. After that, walk over to the Baltimore Zoo, which offers a children's area where they can walk on lily pads and climb inside a tree. The Ambassador Dining Room restaurant is a great place to grab a quick bite.

Baltimore offers many different touring options to help you organize your schedule. Hop on a boat and enjoy the views of the Inner Harbor, or check out the main city attractions by bus. You can also get a fun, historical perspective through one of the many ghost tours available.

Bus Tours Baltimore Party Shuttle Tours ( +1 202 286 9661/ http://www.baltimorepartyshuttle.com/ ) Baltimore Suttle ( +1 410 254 8687 ) Greenspring Tours ( +1 410 561 1119 ) Presenting Baltimore ( +1 410 539 9994 )

Boat Tours Project Liberty Ship ( +1 410 558 0646/ http://www.liberty-ship.com/ ) Ride The Ducks ( +1 410 727 3825/ http://www.baltimoreducks.com/ ) The Bay Lady ( +1 410 727 3113/ http://www.harborcruises.com/baylady.htm/ )

Sports Tours Big League Tours ( +1 866 619 1748/ +1 317 534 2475/ http://www.bigleaguetours.com/ )

Historical Tours Preservation Society Tours ( +1 410 675 6750 )

Ghost Tours Mysterious Maryland Tours ( +1 443 817 0967/ http://www.ghostscience.net/tours/ ) Preservation Society Tours ( +1 410 675 6750 )

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