Good Morning, Baltimore!
- Day 1 (5 schedule items)
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- Flight arrives in the late morning
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- A Baltimore, MD
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Baltimore, Maryland is a northeastern city located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Nicknamed Charm City, Baltimore lives up to its reputation with family activities and fresh seafood dishes from Chesapeake Bay.
Baltimore is drenched in history. Most sites are easily viewed on foot, such as Fells Point, the city’s oldest area and busy entertainment district, and Mount Vernon, the cultural heart.
Historic neighborhoods encircle Inner Harbor, which was redeveloped in the late 1970s to include shops, restaurants and attractions. Expect to spot street entertainers and outdoor concerts as you explore the shopping district Harborplace. Other worthy sites in Inner Harbor include the National Aquarium and the Maryland Science Center. And if visiting during summer, check out an Orioles game at the beautiful Camden Yards stadium.
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- B Renaissance Harborplace Hotel - Baltimore, United States - T
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Renaissance Harborplace Hotel - Baltimore, United States - T
The Renaissance Harborplace Baltimore Hotel is delighted to showcase a new distinctive design featuring modern urban sophistication. The hotel's recently renovated 586 guestrooms and 36 suites have been revived with unprecedented comfort and include new amenities including flat panel televisions, iPod docking stations and improved high-speed Internet connectivity. Discover a four-diamond jewel among downtown Baltimore hotels, situated just steps from the area's most unique sights and attractions. Enjoy premier access to the world-famous Inner Harbor, home to the Baltimore Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center, and 120 dining and shopping options. The Renaissance Baltimore hotel's WATERTABLE restaurant/lounge and Ground Floor Caf� have become local favorites, boasting award-winning culinary talent and offering an all-natural menu bringing stylish twists to each season's finest ingredients. Experience the rich culture of Charm City in a vibrant location sure to delight you at this Baltimore Inner Harbor hotel.[Full Description]
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- C Harbor Cruises, Baltimore
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Eating on the move acquires a different meaning when you board any of the yachts of the Harbor Cruises. Grab a few bites as Prince Charming, Bay Lady and Lady Baltimore welcome you aboard. The rates are reasonable, the food is splendid and you're encouraged to drink—after all that's a sea farer's prerogative! Special events are planned all throughout the year. For instance, you can charm your better half aboard the Bay Lady or the Lady Baltimore on a Valentine Dinner Cruise in February. You can simply walk in with a friend during the non-peak days. However, it is recommended that you book in advance if you're arriving with a large group during summer. You can do a group booking or a private charter booking, preferably reserving a few months in advance for special days.[Full Description]
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- D Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore
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Opened in 1992, this baseball stadium incorporates the old Baltimore & Ohio RR Warehouse building into its asymmetrical design. The home plate and right field foul pole came from the old Memorial Stadium, former home of the O's. Ninety-minute tours are given on weekday mornings, if there isn't an afternoon game. See the dugout, press box and field. Tickets to O's games can be tough to come by, but there is a scalp-free zone at the stadium where fans can buy tickets for face value or less.[Full Description]
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- Day 2 (6 schedule items)
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- E Harborplace and The Gallery - United States Shopping - Trave, Balti...
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Harborplace and The Gallery - United States Shopping - Trave
Located at the water's edge, Harborplace and the Gallery consists of two glass-enclosed pavilions, Light Street and Pratt Street. The twin, bi-level marketplaces offer a variety of 16 different restaurants and 40 small, carry-out eateries. Highlights include the Capital City Brewing Company, City Lights Seafood, with outdoor seating overlooking the harbor, the Cheesecake Factory and Planet Hollywood. For the shopaholics there are around 101 specialty shops. A city park between the pavilions is often the site of free entertainment, including musicians, jugglers and clowns.[Full Description]
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- F Maryland Science Center - United States Attraction - TravelM, Balti...
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Maryland Science Center - United States Attraction - TravelM
Maryland Science Center, this Inner Harbor museum features interactive exhibits that focus on physics, marine biology and astronomy. Among the most popular recent exhibits were three-dimensional nebula models and a giant meteor hanging from the ceiling of the main hall. Of more local interest is the Chesapeake Bay estuary exhibit, which features several tanks of live creatures. Packages that include tickets to the IMAX are available.[Full Description]
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This aquarium is perhaps the greatest attraction in Baltimore's celebrated Inner Harbor. The exhibits start small with samples of marine life from local waters, but visitors soon find themselves eye-to-eye with sharks, rays and other very large creatures. A simulated rainforest ecosystem and regularly scheduled dolphin shows round out the attractions. Admission is high and the wait can be long, but both are worth it. See their website for further details.[Full Description]
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- H U.S.S. Constellation - United States Attraction - TravelMuse, Balti...
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U.S.S. Constellation - United States Attraction - TravelMuse
Commissioned in 1855, the USS Constellation was the last all-sail ship built by the United States Navy. Today, the historic vessel lies at anchor in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, where visitors can climb aboard and learn about the ship's history, including its mission to disrupt the slave trade and its latter role in delivering famine relief supplies to Ireland.[Full Description]
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- I American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore
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'Visionary' is a term used to describe art that is created by people who use ordinary media to express their own intensely personal ideas about life. This museum has assembled a wonderful collection of this very Visionary art. Since Visionary artists generally lack formal training, and work outside of established art traditions, their works are as bold, innovative and inspirational as the visions that spawned them. Children under four years of age and under are free.[Full Description]
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- J Obrycki's - United States Dining - TravelMuse, Baltimore
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Obrycki's - United States Dining - TravelMuse
A summertime visit to Baltimore isn't complete without sampling the local delicacy Steamed Blue Crabs. One of the best of the very many places specializing in the tasty crustaceans is this downtown institution. Since 1944, this casual, friendly restaurant has been covering its dining room tables with paper and serving piles of crabs, steamed perfectly and dusted with a unique black pepper spice. A variety of great entrees, including crab cakes and a terrific Crab Imperial, are also offered. Be sure to make a reservation![Full Description]
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- Day 3 (5 schedule items)
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- K Washington Monument - United States Attraction - TravelMuse, Baltimore
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Washington Monument - United States Attraction - TravelMuse
Towering above Mount Vernon Place is Baltimore's Washington Monument. The marble Doric column towers 178 feet with a statue of George Washington at its crown. The reward for climbing the steep, winding 228 steps is a bird's-eye view of Baltimore. The base contains a small museum with exhibits chronicling the architecture and development of the monument, which took nearly 15 years to build (1815-1829).[Full Description]
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- L Walters Art Museum (The) - United States Attraction - Travel, Balti...
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Walters Art Museum (The) - United States Attraction - Travel
East meets West at the Walters. On one hand, its collection spans nearly the entire history of Western art. Its spacious galleries are home to Greek and Roman statuary, Baroque carvings and a large collection of Renaissance paintings. On the other hand, its elegant Hackerman House wing holds one of the largest collections of traditional Asian art in the United States. Admission to the permanent collection is always free.[Full Description]
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Maryland Historical Society Museum
Located on Mount Vernon Square, this small, but well-stocked museum offers visitors a lesson in the history of Baltimore and the region. Spanning the colonial period to the present, it features an extensive collection of early American portraits, quilts, furniture, ceramics and toys. Other exhibits highlight the Chesapeake Bay's maritime industry, Baltimore's role as a port, and Maryland's role in the American Civil War.[Full Description]
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- N Enoch Pratt Free Library - United States Attraction - Travel, Balti...
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Enoch Pratt Free Library - United States Attraction - Travel
The works of H.L. Mencken, the sage of Baltimore and Edgar Allan Poe, another writer often associated with the city, can be explored at this library. In fact, two rooms are devoted to their writings and their lives. One of the largest libraries in the county, the Enoch Pratt also serves as a State Library Resource Center, which provides all Maryland libraries with access to state and federal government documents and other materials. The library has an impressive collection of books about Baltimore, Maryland and the region.[Full Description]
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- O Brass Elephant (The) - United States Dining - TravelMuse, Baltimore
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Brass Elephant (The) - United States Dining - TravelMuse
Set in an elegant row house near the center of town, this first-class restaurant has long been a Baltimore institution. The décor is simple and dignified but the meals are luxurious. Even basic dishes such as Roast Duck and Filet Mignon are done so well as to become truly memorable. And of course, the seafood is impeccable. Add to this a thoroughly professional wait staff, wonderful desserts and an extensive wine list and it becomes clear why this is the kind of restaurant people come back to time and again.[Full Description]
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- Day 4 (7 schedule items)
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- P B & O Railroad Museum, Baltimore
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The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was once one of the most important freight and passenger lines in the country. This museum, located in a converted switching yard west of downtown, was the final destination for dozens of the steam locomotives and diesel engines that traveled along that railroad. Visitors are welcome to climb aboard and inspect the giant machines, many of which are kept in a restored house that also holds a wealth of historical displays and railroad memorabilia.[Full Description]
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- Heritage Walk tour
- Q Flag House and Star-Spangled Banner Museum (The), Baltimore
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Flag House and Star-Spangled Banner Museum (The)
Visitors to the Flag House are given a personal tour of the 18th-century home where Mary Young Pickersgill sewed the Star Spangled Banner in the summer of 1813. During the 45-minute tour, tourists will learn about the making of the Star Spangled Banner and have an opportunity to visit the adjacent 1812 Museum, which features artifacts from the War of 1812.[Full Description]
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- R Jewish Museum of Maryland, Baltimore
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This lovely museum is dedicated to preserving Maryland's Jewish heritage. Rotating exhibits provide a fascinating look at important historical events, as well as glimpses of day-to-day Jewish life. Past exhibits have focused on everything from the synagogues that grace Baltimore's neighborhoods to the 'Tchotchkes' that decorate ordinary Jewish homes. The museum also offers genealogical consultations by appointment, a well-stocked book store and a museum shop.[Full Description]
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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
The sight of the American flag flying over Fort McHenry during the War Of 1812 inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the national anthem, the 'Star Spangled Banner.' A replica of that flag waves over the harbor-side port, now a tranquil National Park. The restored barracks hold exhibits of military and historical artifacts and a well-kept trail runs along the water's edge, affording spectacular views of ships entering and leaving the busy harbor. National Park passes are welcome.[Full Description]
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- Little Italy MD
- T Sabatino's - United States Dining - TravelMuse, Baltimore
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Sabatino's - United States Dining - TravelMuse
The pleasantly straightforward, starched-linen and fresh-flower atmosphere at this Little Italy landmark lets you know that you're in an old-school restaurant. The menu is full of old favorites - Ravioli and a Veal Parmesan that's truly noteworthy. Even the house specialties, such as the legendary Bookmaker Salad - shrimp, salami and provolone topped with a cheese dressing over crisp iceberg lettuce - has a comfortable familiarity. The chef isn't breaking any new ground here, but then again, why try to improve on the classics?[Full Description]
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- Day 5 (1 schedule items)
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- Flight departs in the morning
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