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Local & General Info
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Location:
- Near Penn Station
- 2 miles from Amtrak Station (about 17 blocks)
- 12 miles from Baltimore-Washington International Airport
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Areas Served:
Baltimore, Fells Point, Catonsville, Towson, Pikesville, Dundalk, Woodlawn, Overlea, Brooklyn Park
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Area Airports:
Baltimore-Washington International, National, Dulles International
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B & O Railroad Museum:
A museum which celebrates the nation's first railroad filled with locomotives and railroad cars. 901 West Pratt Street; 237-2387.
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Fort McHenry:
Just three miles from the harbor sits the star-shaped fort that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the "Star Spangled Banner." East Fort Avenue; 962-4290.
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Gallery:
A six-story shopping and food mall located across from the Light Street Harborplace pavillion. Light Street.
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Harborplace:
Two glass pavillions lining the Inner Harbor. A brick promenade boundries the pavillions and the harbor. Everything from food to shopping is featured at Harborplace. Connected directly to the Hyatt Regency by a skywalk. Light & Pratt Streets.
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Maryland Science Center:
A unique display of hands-on exhibits, along with the IMAX 3-D theater and Davis Planetarium. A learning experience for all ages. 601 Light Street; 685-5225.
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Museum of Industry:
This museum is housed in a former cannery in South Baltimore on the way to Fort McHenry. The city's early canning, ship building, candy and steel industries are highlighted with artisans at work. 1415 Key Highway; 727-4804.
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National Aquarium:
The city's most celebrated tourist attraction. Inside visitors will see everything from an enormous dolphin pool to an Amazon rainforest and waterfall. Features 5,000 aquatic animals and a shark tank. Pier 3, Pratt Street; 576-3810.
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Oriole Park at Camden Yards:
The home of the Baltimore Orioles opened in 1992. The ballpark is state-of-the-art in its functions yet unique, old fashioned and intimate in its architectural design, blending into the urban context of downtown Baltimore. 333 West Camden Street; 685-9800.
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Pier 6 Concert Pavillion:
An outdoor concert pavillion located right on the Inner Harbor. This pavillion features famous name entertainment during the spring and summer months. Pier 6, Pratt Street.
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World Trade Center:
Observation deck on the 27th floor of Baltimore's World Trade Center gives visitors the opportunity to see not only the harbor, but the city and all it has to offer. 401 East Pratt Street.
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Area Map
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