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Closed
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Mon |
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Tue |
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Wed |
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Thu |
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Fri |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Closed
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Visit the iconic, star-shaped Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. Best known for its role during the War of 1812, this fort is the one that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner." Stop by the visitor´s center for information about the history and culture of this site, or learn more about nature and science at this expansive landmark attraction.
Take a break from the concrete jungle at the smaller, 6-acre Sherwood Gardens. Located in the Guilford neighborhood, this public garden began as an outdoor hobby of John W. Sherwood in the 1920s and originally consisted of a few of his tulips imported from the Netherlands. Now, Sherwood Gardens contains approximately 80,000 tulip bulbs and hundreds of other plants collected from the gardens of Colonial estates.
Learn about the haunted past of a rowdy seaport at the Baltimore Ghost Tours. This spooky tour takes you back in time as you explore the many haunted pubs, shops and residences. Be prepared to have the pants scared off of you while learning more about local history, culture, and ghost stories.
Take your bike out for a spin along the 15-mile Gwynns Falls Trail. This open trail system offers a unique urban biking or hiking recreation trail along the historic, scenic Gwynns Falls Greenway. This greenway travels through over 30 neighborhoods and offers a safe, environmentally friendly trail for bikers and hikers.