Baltimore Sightseeing
Sightseeing Overview
Transport (water, rail and road) has played a key role in the city's prosperity and its geographical location made it popular with immigrants. The city's museums explore immigration, war, science and the development of farming in the area.
There is a healthy respect for and interest in nature, with extensive hiking and biking trails in and around the city. On Druid Hill, to the north of the city, is Maryland Zoo: ride a camel or feed the giraffes.
A useful landmark across the square in Mount Vernon is the Washington Monument, a massive obelisk with far-reaching views from its pinnacle. On the harbour front itself, there are amazing 360 degree views from the Top of the World Observation Level, situated on the 27th floor of the World Trade Centre, the world's tallest pentagonal building.
Tourist Information
100 Light Street, 12th Floor
Tel: (410) 659 7300.
Website: www.baltimore.org
Opening hours: Daily 0900-1800.
Passes
Learn about Baltimore's social history with the Heritage Pass. It includes admission to the Baltimore Maritime Museum, the Carroll Mansion, the Star Spangled Banner Flag House Museum, the Reginald F Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, the Jewish Museum of Maryland, the USS Constellation Museum and the Top of the World Observation Level.
All passes are available at the visitors' centre.
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