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About this city
Also known as: Charm City, The Monumental City
Baltimore is the historically significant, culturally diverse largest city in Maryland, operating as an independent municipality separate from any county. Established in 1729, this legendary port city is deeply anchored by its magnificent Inner Harbor, which powered its 19th-century boom as a massive shipping and manufacturing global empire. Famed as the birthplace of the American national anthem, 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' Baltimore features a striking architectural and neighborhood fabric defined by miles of classic formstone rowhouses. Today, it thrives as a major center for world-class medicine and higher education, blending its gritty industrial heritage with vibrant arts districts and an iconic maritime culinary world.
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Suggested stay: 2–4 days
Explore thousands of exotic marine creatures inside the spectacular glass pyramids of the National Aquarium. Step aboard the historic 1854 USS Constellation docked in the Inner Harbor. Tour the star-shaped earthen ramparts where the national anthem was born at Fort McHenry National Monument. Browse world-class Matisse collections at the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA).
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Must-SeeFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Must-SeeOriole Park at Camden Yards
Must-SeeNational Aquarium
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