ESA Baltimore-Glen Burnie

Flughafen (BWI)

9,6

Not surprisingly, tourism is an important component of the local economy. After all, it was here, near Fort McHenry during the War of 1812, that Francis Scott Key composed the Star Spangled Banner. Also found along Baltimores Inner Harbor are the National Aquarium and the Baltimore Maritime Museum. Considered among the best facilities of its type in the nation, the National Aquarium is a perfect way to spend the day, complete with special exhibits on marine mammals, amazing creatures from Australia and so much more. Anyone interested in historic ships will love the Baltimore Maritime Museum. Tour up to four floating museums, including the USS Constellation, the last all-sail warship built in the U.S. While you are in the Harbor area, visit the Baltimore Civil War Museum housed in an 1849 train station. This interesting museum examines Marylands divided loyalties during the Civil War. Baltimore offers great fun for children. Port Discovery, Baltimores childrens museum, takes hands-on fun and learning to new heights. Here your child can visit Egypt, create new architectural designs or play in the three-story urban tree house. For a more expansive learning experience, visit the Maryland Science Center near the Aquarium. Covering earth science, life science and even space, this is a perfect way to encourage learning in any child, or adult for that matter. Baltimore isnt just for kids. Serious art lovers have three wonderful museums to visit. The Baltimore Museum of Art features several diverse permanent collections of art from all over the world. Also presenting works by classical artist is The Walters Art Museum. Fans of all sorts of modern art will find the American Visionary Arts Museum among their favorite spots in Baltimore. This is art with a meaning and a sense of humor.FROM I-695, TAKE EXIT 3B (ROUTE 2 RITCHIE HIGHWAY SOUTH GLEN BURNIE) MERGE ONTO ROUTE 2 SOUTH (RITCHIE HIGHWAY) TRAVEL APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE TURN LEFT ONTO EAST ORDINANCE ROAD (ROUTE 710) TRAVEL APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILES, TURN RIGHT ONTO CHESAPEAKE CENTRE DRIVE TAKE YOUR FIRST LEFT ONTO CHESAPEAKE CENTRE COUROUTE EXTENDED STAY AMERICA W