Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

B&O Railroad Museum

Edgar Allan Poe's Grave

The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum

Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum

Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place

Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse

George Peabody Library

USS Torsk

Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum

Baltimore Museum of Industry

Baltimore Streetcar Museum

Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower

It’s no secret that Baltimore is chock-full of history. From inventing the bottle cap to some of the more infamous battles around Chesapeake Bay, there are loads of history to unpack and explore in this area of Maryland. Here are 13 of the best historical sights to visit in Baltimore.

Baltimore

Baltimore’s Best Historical Spots

3 Bean Coffee By Vagrant Coffee

Vagrant Coffee

Graduate Annapolis

The Ivy Hotel

National Aquarium

Busboys and Poets, Baltimore

The Original Pancake House

Quality Snowballs

The Food Market

La Food Marketa

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of Baltimore! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things Baltimore for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of:
☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries
🌮 Local cuisine
🏛️ Museums of all kinds
🌳 Gardens & parks
🛏️ Boutique hotels
🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations

All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!

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Canton Waterfront Park

Canton Dog Park

Patterson Park

THB Bagelry & Deli of Canton

Canopy by Hilton Baltimore Harbor Point

Bark Social

Blue Moon Cafe

Miss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor

Hampden Yards - Beer Garden

Cylburn Arboretum

A weekend in Baltimore with dogs (or if you just love dogs). Food and outdoor dog friendly recommendations for a weekend.

Baltimore with Dogs

Sip & Bite

Urban Pirates

Broadway Market

Rash Field

Crushed Velvet Shave Ice/Snowball

Maryland Science Center

Port Discovery Children's Museum

Docks on the Harbor

Pierce's Park

Fell's Point Creamery

Traveling with kids and don't know where to start with planning? Don't worry!  We've curated a step by step itinerary that covers all the must-do activities for kids ages 7-10. Leave the planning to us, so you can spend your time enjoying the city with your family! 

Your Ultimate 
Family Friendly Guide to Baltimore

Guinness Open Gate Brewery

Clavel

Fadensonnen

Angels Ate Lemons

James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant

I have put together some options for quality food and beverage in the Baltimore area. I have only included places I have visited myself and enjoyed. 

Eating and Drinking in Baltimore, MD

Historic Ships in Baltimore

Visit Baltimore Sign

National Aquarium Bridge

Pratt Street Power Plant

LUCKY'S

Mr. Trash Wheel

Visit the Inner Harbor on foot and explore the “front porch of Baltimore” by navigating through the landmarks on its waterfront promenade! Here is your guide to seeing the most iconic landmarks that show off the history and character of the Inner Harbor. 

The Ultimate 
Inner Harbor Walking Tour

Mount Vernon

Alexandria

Great Falls Park

Annapolis

Harpers Ferry

Richmond

Shenandoah National Park

Frederick

Loudoun County

Fredericksburg

Saint Michaels

Sandy Point State Park

Catoctin Mountain Park

Luray Caverns

Old Town

Old Town Alexandria Waterfront

Carlyle House Historic Park

George Washington Masonic National Memorial

Inner Harbor

Baltimore Museum of Art

Fells Point

Little Italy

Camden Yards

The Walters Art Museum

Maryland State House

United States Naval Academy

William Paca House & Garden

Banneker-Douglass Museum

Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Jefferson Rock

John Brown's Fort

Virginia State Capitol

American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Brown's Island

The Poe Museum

National Museum of Civil War Medicine

Monocacy National Battlefield

Emporium Antiques

Leesburg

Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park

Catoctin Creek Distilling Company

Stone Tower Winery

Breaux Vineyards

Middleburg

Bluemont Vineyard

Willowcroft Farm Vineyards

Chrysalis Vineyards at The Ag District

Tarara Winery

Dirt Farm Brewing

Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center

Mary Washington House

Chatham Manor

George Washington's Ferry Farm

Rising Sun Tavern Museum

Kenmore

Old Mill Park

Gari Melchers Home and Studio

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse, CBMM


Discover hidden gems just outside Washington, DC, with my guide featuring 15 day trips perfect for your next adventure. These day trips range from half an hour to two hours outside of D.C. Each destination comes with top recommendations on things to do and easy directions to get there, making your planning a breeze. Whether you’re after scenic escapes or cultural experiences, this guide has you covered. Let’s get exploring!

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Fort Worth

Austin

Cleveland

Pittsburgh

Buffalo

Rochester

Syracuse

Albany

Indianapolis

Cincinnati

Thurmond

White Sulphur Springs

This is part two of a three-part series regarding Amtrak’s Long Distance Trains. If you are completely new to the idea or are looking for the following trains: Sunset Limited, Southwest Chief, California Zephyr, Empire Builder or Coast Starlight, check out part one (linked below)!

Part two will include the Crescent, Texas Eagle, Capitol Limited, Lake Shore Limited and Cardinal routes.  

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Jackson

Memphis

Champaign-Urbana

Charleston

Savannah

Raleigh

Columbia

Jacksonville

Lakeland

Tampa

Miami

Orlando

Kissimmee

This is the final section of a three-part series regarding Amtrak’s Long Distance Trains. In this part, we will cover the Auto Train, City of New Orleans, Palmetto, Silver Star and the Silver Meteor.

If you are completely new to the idea or are looking for different trains, see the links in the section below:

Part 1: Sunset Limited, Southwest Chief, California Zephyr, Empire Builder or Coast Starlight.

Part 2: Crescent, Texas Eagle, Capitol Limited, Lake Shore Limited and Cardinal routes. 

Amtrak LD Trains (Part 3 of 3)

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