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It's all Kid's Play. Baltimore is a kid-friendly city. Port Discovery is an 80,000 square foot attraction filled with fun learning activities such Miss Perception's Mystery House, an Egyptian tomb, and hands-on activities that include making chewing gum. Playing with gum has never been so much fun! In addition, Baltimore is home to the Maryland Science Center, a zoo and an aquarium.
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Get on the bus, Gus! Actually, stay off! Touring Baltimore is best done by foot. It's by far the easiest and the most effective when it comes to seeing the city. Known for being confusing and inefficient, the public buses should be left for the locals!
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Oh, say can you see ... Fort McHenry? Yes, you can while in Baltimore. This star-shaped fort held the defense against the British attack on Baltimore during the War of 1812. It was here that Francis Scott Key observed the battle and was inspired to write the national anthem.
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Take me out to the ballgame! Camden Yards is home to the Baltimore Orioles. For real, behind the scenes action, take a tour of the stadium. It's only seven years old but has already set a standard for baseball stadium design. If a game is what you want to catch, plan ahead most games are sold out!
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Once upon a midnight dreary ... It was in Baltimore that Edgar Allen Poe mysteriously died at the age of forty. He is buried in Westminster Hall and Burial Ground. His tombstone, which is adorned with a black raven, is frequented every year on the anniversary of Poe's death by a mysterious guest who leaves flowers and cognac.
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The Baltimore Museum of Art is a world-class museum that houses a permanent collection of more than 130,000 works. Pieces by Matisse, Picasso, Monet and van Gogh are included in the famous Cone Collection. The museum is also home to the second largest collection of works by Andy Warhol on regular public display in the nation.
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The National Aquarium in Baltimore ranks among the great aquatic museums of the world. More than 7,000 creatures live in dwellings that are re-creations of their natural habitats. For a glimpse into underwater life, this is one attraction you don't want to miss!
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Known as "Crab City," Baltimore has many reasonably priced fresh seafood restaurants. However, Baltimore's restaurants also appeal to landlubbers! Try some authentic Italian in Little Italy, located just east of the Inner Harbor.
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A trip to Baltimore would not be complete without a trip to Lexington Market, the nation's oldest market. It really is like a trip back in time. Merchants advertise their goods the old fashioned way they shout old-time chants. Among items that you'll certainly want to sample are fresh baked cinnamon rolls and fresh Chesapeake Bay oysters and clams when in season, of course! Take a little of Maryland home with you Faidley's will pack fresh Maryland seafood and ship it anywhere in the world!
