Founded in 1959 after the District of Columbia made plans to abandon the streetcar services, the National Capital Trolley Museum opened a decade later to the public. The museum´s permanent exhibitions collect and preserve artifacts from the era of electrical street railways. Learn more about the history of this transportation and take your own streetcar ride when you visit.
Discover the world from under the sea at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. Built to inspire visitors to celebrate and nurture the world´s aquatic habitats, from tropical rain forests to coral reefs, this public aquarium contains three buildings worth of fascinating creatures and family fun. Among major attractions are the dolphin display, central ray pool, multiple-story shark tank and the rooftop rainforest.
Spend a romantic weekend at the 1840s Carrollton Inn, a boutique bed and breakfast located in a series of converted 19th century rowhouses. Relax in the lavish comfort of overnight rooms, featuring handcrafted mattresses, large whirlpool tubs, and in-room fireplaces. Create the proper mood with one of the special packages available–complete with rose petals and candlelight.