| Positioned on the largest estuary in the world, the | | | | as The Block. Not for the entire family, this stretch is |
| great city of Baltimore dominates Chesapeake Bay's | | | | full of sleepless nightclubs, burlesque bars, quirky |
| commerce, tourism and arts. Also known as | | | | restaurants, and other forms of adult entertainment. |
| Monument City, Baltimore is a living legacy of | | | | For an alternative outing for the whole family, visit |
| America's heritage and historic foundations. Today, | | | | the Baltimore Streetcar Museum, dedicated to the |
| the city is thriving with nearly 700,000 residents and | | | | preservation of Baltimore's transportation history. The |
| a booming industrial seaport. Airfare to Baltimore is a | | | | National Aquarium is also located in Baltimore on the |
| convenient alternative to flying into Washington D.C. | | | | seaside Inner Harbor. The aquarium offers a unique |
| Travel to Baltimore for the most intimate of | | | | rooftop rainforest, an intimate dolphin encounter and |
| American History, including one of the most famous | | | | it is the most popular attraction in Maryland. |
| battles sites against the British. During the Battle of | | | | Baltimore is also full of dedicated sports fans, |
| Baltimore in 1812, the British naval fleet found itself in | | | | committed to their city's athletic history and legacy. |
| a stalemate with Baltimore's Fort McHenry. Without | | | | The Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum celebrates |
| reinforcements available and facing a formidable | | | | sports legends throughout history in its museum, |
| enemy, the British retreated, inspiring Francis Scott | | | | Sports Legends at Camden Yards. Nearby you can |
| Key to write "The Star Spangled Banner." The Battle | | | | see the Orioles or the Ravens play in stadiums full of |
| Monument was erected in the city's center to | | | | diehard fans. |
| commemorate this significant victory for the United | | | | Baltimore and Breakwater |
| States and you can visit the grounds of historic Fort | | | | Baltimore's position on the shores of the Chesapeake |
| McHenry today. | | | | Bay is ideal for sightseeing and dining alike. Spend an |
| Baltimore is the restingplace of the U.S.S. | | | | afternoon on top of the Top of the World |
| Constellation, the last all-sail battleship built by the US | | | | Observation Level & Museum, the 27th floor of |
| Navy and a very popular attraction. It is also the last | | | | the World Trade Center on the bay's shores, and |
| vessel from the Civil War era that is still afloat. | | | | view the city's skyline, seascape and familiar sights. |
| Baltimore was the second heaviest traveled | | | | Then, head down to the market place in the Harbor |
| port-of-entry for immigrants into the United States | | | | area for some delectable Chesapeake Bay blue crabs, |
| during the nation's infancy, adding to the incredible | | | | prepared any way you like, and enjoy live jazz in the |
| diversity in cuisine and culture. | | | | evening by the shore. |
| More Sights, More Sounds, Baltimore | | | | Secure your cheap airfare to Baltimore and dive in to |
| Today, Baltimore is a mosaic of sophisticated | | | | the city's eccentric age-old traditions. You, too, will |
| American culture, the offbeat arts and music scene, | | | | soon be drinking National Bohemian and cracking open |
| and riveting professional sporting events. Make sure | | | | steamed crabs on a newspaper covered table while |
| to visit the funky strip of Baltimore Boulevard known | | | | watching your new favorite team play. |