Baltimore Vacation Packages & Travel Deals
Welcome to Baltimore, the place where the American National Anthem was written and the place where British Air Force was put on the mat after a fierce battle in 1812 AD. Baltimore is the heartland of Maryland and its biggest city too. It is known as 'a city of neighborhoods' and offers a consistent landscape of ethnic cuisines, fusion music and cultural festivals.
Places of Interest in Baltimore
The Walters Art Museum
The Walters Art Museum is the Louvre of America. A walk inside this renowned museum is so enriching that exploring most other museum in the country would only sound like a casual glance at morning's newspaper. The Walters Art Museum offers a kaledioscopic view of artworks from 3000 BC till date. It will fascinate you with Egyptian mummies, weapons, old paintings, jewelry, manuscripts and rare collection of books.
Fort McHenry National Monument
This is where you can touch a glorious part of American history. In 1812 AD, a thousand dauntless American soldiers turned the course of history by defending their port city at Fort McHenry despite a 25-hour long barrage of bombings by British forces. Fort McHenry National Monument is keeping the reminiscience of that historical event alive by paintings and exhibits. You are advised to take a walk to the fort and absorb the ambience that seems to be like none else. Children can have even more fun by being a Junior Ranger and get awarded with a certificate. The Museum is open all year round, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
The Baltimore Museum of Art
The Baltimore Museum of Art is an art museum in Baltimore, United States and was founded in 1914 AD. It has an internationally acclaimed art collection that spans from Turkish Byzantine to classical French. The centre of attraction is the Cone Collection, a collection of artworks of renowned artists like Picasso, Van Gogh, and Renoir that were donated to the Museum. The museum is open year around and offers a free entry to everyone.