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Exploring Baltimore, you’re never far from history, either military or industrial.

• Spend your morning strolling the tracing where violence broke out when Union troops first arrived in Baltimore in 1861 to the and the other .
• You can also make detours to the , , or
• Lunch options abound, but only has been selling everything from produce to seafood to bakery treats since 1782.
• Spend your afternoon at , learning about its pivotal role in the War of 1812 and its groundbreaking work as an Army hospital in WWI.
• Spend your evening in Fells Point, one of Baltimore’s oldest neighborhoods. Grab dinner at the iconic (once you’ve been, you’ll start noticing green “Eat ������ٳ�’s Mussels” bumper stickers everywhere).
• For after dinner drinks, take up a stool at . With libations served on site since 1775, it claims to be America’s oldest continuously operating watering hole.

Enhance your historical experience with fun and family-friendly activities all weekend long!

• Kids of all ages will adore the towering stacks of imaginative pancakes at . 
• Head next door from their Inner Harbor location for interactive fun at . 
• Learn how to talk like a pirate as you sail the waters of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor with .
• Once everyone has worked up an appetite, turn left out the front door and go only a few steps for delicious kabob at the .
• Go under the sea at the and take a spin around the harbor in the .
• If you want to head away from the water, beeline for the , a Druid Hill Park institution since 1876.
• There are plenty of dinner spots easily accessible to tourists right around the Inner Harbor (think: Cheesecake Factory or Bubba Gump Shrimp Company) but head a few blocks into the Federal Hill neighborhood for tacos (and an epic tequila list for grownups at .
• Should your trip happen to fall at the beginning of the month, look into First Friday evening access to the

Set out with your better half and discover why they call Baltimore Charm City.

• , home to James Beard Award-winning chefs, serves one of the most beloved brunches in Baltimore.
• Expand your cultural horizons with a trip to the
• Take it all in by ascending to the observation deck at and see spectacular views of the Inner Harbor and city. 
• What’s more romantic than crushing crustaceans and eating with your hands? has a year-round building shaped like a ship and a summertime crab shack right on the water. 
• Opt for something a bit more unique than dinner and a movie by grabbing a table at , with live magic shows every Friday and Saturday night. 

From antiques and art to clothing and cocktails, we’ve pulled together a plan for historical fun and lasting memories.

• Start your day in Federal Hill with decadent treats from to keep you mobile as you window shop your way along Light Street and Charles Street. 
• Be sure to pop in the or and take some time to explore. 
• Everyone in the group will find something to tickle the tastebuds at, featuring everything from poke to pizza to pho to fried chicken. 
• Grab a ride over to the Hampden neighborhood with its quirky boutiques like for handmade clothing and furnishings from around the world, for eclectic home furnishings and gifts, for retro-modern fashion or antiques. And, if you find yourself in need of such things, .
• Enjoy craft, literary-themed drinks and light bites at the .

Before you go

We’ve got some tips and advice for prepping for a visit to Baltimore including hours, weather, accommodations, and directions – everything you need to make your visit a comfortable and memorable one!     

• so you know how to pack and what to wear.
• Read up on the War of 1812 and the Bombardment of Fort McHenry.
• is a one-stop shop for info on all the goings on across the city, including festivals and special events. 
• Find a place to stay that makes it easy to see as much as possible. We like the Inner Harbor for its easy access to so many attractions and fun neighborhoods. Nearly every major hotel chain is represented, and boutique options, like the or the are also popular. If you’re looking for a luxe, historic option, consider the in Fell’s Point.