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Baltimore
| Founded: |
1729 |
| Location: |
Eastern Maryland |
| Population: |
2.5 Million |
One of the country's oldest cities and
the center of Maryland tourism. Baltimore's Inner Harbor
was completely renovated in the late 1970s to revitalize
the state's dying tourism industry and has been a tremendous success. The Inner Harbor
has
risen from dilapidated, rat infested, tenements to
become the showcase of the state. It is the focal point
for hundreds of shops, restaurants, and attractions
including the 48,876 seat Baltimore Oriole Baseball
Stadium at Camden Yards which opened in 1992.
The best time to visit Baltimore is the week of the
Preakness. The second leg of the Triple Crown, the
Preakness is run the third Saturday in May.
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Baltimore's Inner Harbor, USS Constellation
After Camden Yards, the Inner Harbor's National
Aquarium is the second most popular attraction. One of the
largest aquariums in the nation, its 1991 addition
doubled the National Aquarium's size providing room for
beluga whales and dolphins. The National Aquarium
features hundreds of marine and freshwater exhibits and
is easily located by its 160 feet tall, brightly colored,
pyramids that form its roof.
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Baltimore's Inner Harbor, National Aquarium
Also within walking distance
via the water shuttles is historic Fell's Point.
Center of the city's historic district containing
numerous 18th Century buildings along the waterfront. It
was one of America's oldest shipbuilding and trading
centers. Fell's Point was founded by William Fell in 1763
and is listed in the National Register for its numerous
18th century buildings. Oriole Stadium, (410) 685-9800.
National Aquarium, Admission Adults $18 Children $10 (410) 576-3800. Baltimore's Inner Harbor
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Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
All text and photos copyright ©1994-2005 Charles A. Read and ScenicUS.
Comments or Suggestions, Contact the Author Charles A. Read.
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