One of America's oldest cities, Baltimore is brimming with history. This city has also evolved into a cosmopolitan metropolis with an abundance of culture, arts, entertainment and sports. This charming city is just waiting to be explored, and Choice Hotels® has numerous Baltimore hotels conveniently located for your next visit.
Baltimore's crown jewel is its Inner Harbor, a scenic and popular waterfront area with a wide variety of specialty shops, restaurants and attractions, including the National Aquarium in Baltimore, featuring more than 10,000 creatures including sharks, stingrays, sea turtles and dolphins. The fun and festive atmosphere of the harbor is further enhanced by street entertainers, concerts, fireworks, parades, cruise boats and an outdoor ice skating rink.
Sports enthusiasts will find several options in Baltimore, home to a variety of professional teams. Enjoy a rousing football game with the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium or an enjoyable game of baseball with the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards ballpark.
While in Baltimore, find some time to visit Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, also known as the Birthplace of the National Anthem. During the Battle of Baltimore in 1814, valiant efforts by the soldiers at Fort McHenry inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner."
A National Register Historic District, Mount Vernon offers a unique blend of historic charm and architecture with many modern, cosmopolitan amenities. Spend the day touring the historic buildings, museums and the first statue dedicated to the nation's first president, George Washington. At night, take in a show with the Baltimore Opera Company or the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, both located in Mount Vernon.
The Baltimore Museum of Art offers a tremendous selection of things to see, ranging from paintings to photographs to sculptures. Named after the sisters who donated it, the Cone Collection is one of the museum's greatest highlights, featuring works by Matisse, Picasso, Cézanne, Manet, Degas, Gauguin, van Gogh and Renoir. Admission to the Baltimore Museum of Art is free to everyone - every day!
When making reservations for your next Baltimore vacation, please consider one of the many Baltimore hotels Choice has to offer. We look forward to having you as our guest in this historic city.
