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Baltimore is a unique tourist destination and this city offers something for everyone.  Tourist attractions, sight seeing, historical neighbourhoods, and hidden treasures are plentiful in and around this vibrant city on the water. If you need a hotel room in Baltimore, check the Latest Baltimore Hotel Deals!

National Aquarium 
This is certainly one of the most popular tourist attractions, and is located in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.  The aquarium houses exhibits such as small fish found in local waters, and moves on to much larger fish such as rays, sharks, and more.  Dolphin shows and the simulated rainforest ecosystem make the aquarium a must see attraction for all those visiting Baltimore. 

Inner Harbor 
Inner Harbor, home of the Baltimore Aquarium, has much to offer.  Inner Harbor is home to a number of famous museums, the Maryland Science Center, live entertainment, great restaurants, local pubs, shopping and more. For more information about the Inner Harbor, Click Here. 

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine 
In 1812, after seeing the American flag flying over Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the American national anthem, the Star Spangled Banner.  Visitors can visit this National Park to see military and historical artifacts in the restored barracks.  There is also a trail running along the water’s edge, where visitors can enjoy the spectacular harbor views. 

Washington Monument 
This monument is dedicated to George Washington, the nation’s first president.  178 feet high, and 228 steep steps to the top will give visitors a bird’s-eye view of the city.  This marble column, with a statue of George Washington at the top, took nearly 15 years to build, with construction beginning in 1815.  A small museum at its base shows the development and architecture of the monument itself. 

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore 
The zoo is located on 161 acres, with animals from all over the world, which can be seen in replicas of their natural habitats.  The Harold and Selma Taylor African Journey is especially enjoyed, with a range of African animals, including lions, zebras, giraffes, penguins, elephants, cheetahs, and more.  The zoo, formerly known as the Baltimore Zoo, is the third-oldest zoo in the country, having been founded in 1878. 

Maryland Science Center 
The Maryland Science Center, although found in a modern-looking building, houses both the old and the new.  Visitors can pursue a range of interesting exhibits from fossils and dinosaurs to outer space.  Apart from the many hands-on attractions, visitors can enjoy a planetarium, a well-equipped observatory and an IMAX theater. 

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum 
The museum houses an extensive collection of historic locomotives located in a roundhouse, most of which are in working order.  Visitors can also see a miniature railway system.  The museum also encompasses the Mount Clare Station (1851) and the Print Shop (1884). 

U.S.S. Constellation 
The U.S.S. Constellation lies at anchor in Inner Harbor.  It was commissioned in 1855, and has the fame of being the last all-sail ship that was built by the U.S. Navy.  Visitors are able to board the ship, where they can learn its history, which includes how it tried to help disrupt the slave trade.