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Things to do in Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Attractions

Baltimore City

Offering cultural and economic diversity is the waterfront town of Baltimore located at Chesapeake Bay.  Filled with history, it is the home of Babe Ruth, resting place of Edgar Allen Poe, and the place where the "Star Spangle Banner" was composed. Offering many venues such as Little Itally, Inner Harbor  shops,  restaurants, and a water taxi to Fort McHerry, these all have helped to define Baltimore as the "Charm City." In addition, Baltimore boasts many other attractions such as the Washington Monument, B&O Railraod Museum Stadium, and Camden Yards making it the premier venue for history in the country.

• Baltimore Ravens
  Originating from Cleveland Ohio, manager Art Modell relocated the former Browns team to Baltimore after a flurry of legal battles attempting to keep the team in Ohio. Activated in 1996, the new team received it's name through a fan contest drawing of 33,288 voters which choose "Ravens" after Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" novel.  Struggling from 1996 until 2000 with various changes to the team, the Ravens whose  hallmark was "great defense" finally won the NFL Super Bowl XXXV championship against the New York Giants in the new millennium 2000.
  
  
• Walters Art Museum
  Internationally renown for its collections, just two men William and Henry Walters are responsible for amassing such a substantial volume of art. Presenting world art from pre-dynastic Egypt to the twentieth century, also premiers many Greek and Roman treasures including medieval ivories and Old Master paintings. Undergoing a three year renovation, the Walters celebrated the grand opening of their newest Museum in 2001.  Resulting from this new venue, many of the less known objects are now presented in a brand new light.
  
  
• Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
  Created by an act of legislature on April 7, 1876 is the Baltimore Zoo later named Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Third oldest zoo in the country, it began with people donating animals to Druid Park for tourists. Leased to the state of Maryland by Baltimore, the Zoological Society has operated the Zoo since 1967. Nearly 1500 birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles representing close to 200 species create a unique and wonderful experience for all people.  These animals are allowed to frolic in their own habitat creating a natural setting for viewing.