Maryland
Spring Vacations & Unique Travel Spots
Baltimore Inner Harbor & National Aquarium
Baltimore's Inner Harbor is one of the top destinations in the City of Baltimore. It has been one of the major seaports
in the United States since the 1700s, and started blossoming into the cultural center of the City 1970s. Today you'll
find a wide array of things to do - all within walking distance, such as: Baltimore Restaurants, Baltimore Aquarium (details to
follow), Maryland Science Center, Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles - A visit to Camden Yards is just
minutes away and, if you're a true baseball fan, be sure to see the Baltimore Orioles. The Baltimore Aquarium is world-famous and undoubtedly Maryland's leading tourist attraction. Whether you're an educator,
a student or simply a visitor wanting to glance at the magnificent exhibits, the Baltimore Aquarium in Inner Harbor has a
lot to offer. Housing more than 10,500 creatures, the Baltimore Aquarium exhibits a variety of creatures in their
naturalistic habitats. You'll find creatures such as stingrays, sharks, sea turtles, bullfrogs, phytoplankton, monkeys,
sloths, iguanas, and puffins. You can also catch an up-close view of dolphins as they leap and tumble with Aquarium
trainers in the Dolphin Show.
Location: Located in the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD
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Maryland Zoo
The Maryland Zoo has more than 2,000 animals - including chimpanzees, warthogs, elephants, leopards, and more! Take a
safari through Africa. Discover hands-on adventures and much more. Learn about endangered wildlife at Keeper Encounters,
classes, behind-the-scenes tours, and Zoo camps.
Location: Located 10 minutes from the Inner Harbor. From Downtown Baltimore - Take Pratt Street to President Street and
turn left. Continue straight on I-83 North. Take Exit 7 (West) to Druid Park Lake Drive - follow signs to the Zoo., MD
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The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum
The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum is among the nations most dynamic cultural and educational institutions. Because
it is a wax museum committed solely to the study and preservation of African American history, it is also among the most
unique. Primarily, the presentation of life-size, life-like wax figures highlighting historical and contemporary
personalities of African ancestry defines its uniqueness.
Location: 601-03 East North Avenue - Baltimore, MD
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American Visionary Art Museum
'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. See such things as the "whirligig", a 55-foot wind-powered
sculpture, a 10-foot model of the Lusitania made entirely out of match sticks and a mobile that spans three floors.
Location: 800 Key Highway - Baltimore, MD
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Fort McHenry
The valiant defense of the fort by 1,000 dedicated Americans inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The
Star-Spangled Banner.” Daily flag change, interpretive programs; living history (seasonal); star fort and grounds
self-guided tours.
Location: East Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD
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