1st Mariner Arena 201 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 410-347-2020 www.1stmarinerarena.com Baltimore's sports and entertainment center for groups large and small is just a few minutes' walk from the Inner Harbor. We offer quality concerts, professional sports and a variety of entertaining family shows.

American Visionary Art Museum 800 Key Highway Baltimore, MD 21230 410-244-1900 www.AVAM.org This national museum and education center for outstanding original works of art created by intuitive, self-taught artists features seven art galleries, outdoor wildflower sculpture gardens, museum store and gourmet restaurant.

Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum 216 Emory Street Baltimore, MD 21230 410-727-1539 www.baberuthmuseum.com A national historic site, this museum is the birthplace of Babe Ruth. See rare artifacts, photos, videos and more; located two blocks from Camden Yards.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum 901 W. Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21223-2699 410-752-2490 www.borail.org This fascinating, fun place for kids, families, and lovers of history and American railroading features the most comprehensive collection in the Western Hemisphere, plus free parking and train rides.

Baltimore Maritime Museum 802 S. Caroline Street Baltimore, MD 21231 410-396-3393 www.baltomaritimemuseum.org Tour USS Torsk, last victorious WWII submarine; USCGC Taney, last Pearl Harbor survivor afloat; Lightship Chesapeake, which marked the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay for 33 years; and the 7-foot Knoll Lighthouse, which guided mariners safely into Baltimore Harbor.

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 409 Cathedral Street Baltimore, MD 21201 410-539-0407 www.baltimorebasilica.org The Baltimore Basilica, built during 1806-1821, and officially known as the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, was the first Roman Catholic cathedral built in the United States, and the first major religious building constructed after the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. It is a National Historic Landmark and National Shrine.

Evergreen Museum & Library (The Johns Hopkins University Museums) Baltimore, MD 21210 410-516-0341 www.museums.jhu.edu A magnificent Gilded Age mansion on 26 landscaped acres. Take a tour of its world-class collections, including Tiffany art glass, post-impressionist paintings, and Asian decorative arts, assembled by the B&O Railroad's Garrett family.

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine 2400 E. Fort Avenue Baltimore, MD 21230 410-962-4290 www.nps.gov/fomc This 18th-century brick fort defended Baltimore Harbor during the War of 1812 and is the birthplace of the American national anthem. Park rangers offer visitor programs and special events that highlight the park's history.

Bingo World 4901 Belle Grove Road Baltimore, MD 21225 410-636-0311 www.bingoworld.com Bingo entertainment with over $20,000 in play seven nights a week. Sessions start at 7:30 and 11 p.m. nightly, 1 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; minutes from downtown. Call for free transportation.

Bulle Rock Golf Course 320 Blenheim Lane Havre de Grace, MD 21078 410-939-8887x6 www.BulleRock.com This nationally ranked Pete Dye-designed golf course is one of only 17 five-star golf courses Amenities include an excellent restaurant, meeting space and full-service locker room.

Maryland Science Center 601 Light Street Baltimore, MD 21230 410-545-5927 www.mdsci.org One of Baltimore's premier locations for family entertainment is located at the famed Inner Harbor, offering three full floors of hands-on exhibits, IMAX films, planetarium shows, kids? room, observatory, science store and a new cafe.

Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture 830 E. Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202 443-263-1800 www.africanamericanculture.org A major Inner Harbor tourist destination, this museum highlights the history and accomplishments of Maryland's African American community, featuring exhibitions, resource centers, a cafe and a gift shop.

National Aquarium in Baltimore 501 E. Pratt Street Pier 3 Baltimore, MD 21202 410-576-3800 www.aqua.org Stunning exhibits and more than 11,000 aquatic animals, plus the widely lauded new exhibit, Animal Planet Australia, make this Inner Harbor destination Baltimore's most popular attraction.

Star-Spangled Banner Flag House 844 E. Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202 410-837-1793 www.flaghouse.org Visit the 1793 home of Mary Pickersgill, where she made the 30x42 Star-Spangled Banner that flew over Fort McHenry and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that would later become our national anthem.

Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards 301 W. Camden Street Baltimore, MD 21230 410-727-1539 www.baberuthmuseum.com This 22,000-square-foot museum includes exhibits devoted to Johnny Unitas, the Baltimore Orioles and Colts, and Baltimore's Negro Leagues, as well as the Maryland Terrapins and college athletics.

The Baltimore Museum of Art 10 Art Museum Drive Baltimore, MD 21218 443-573-1700 www.artbma.org All year long, Maryland's largest art museum showcases a dazzling collection, ranging from ancient mosaics to contemporary art, plus ever-changing exhibitions, sculpture gardens, an eclectic museum shop and a scenic restaurant. General admission is now free.

The Maryland Zoo In Baltimore Baltimore's wildest attraction! The zoo is home to more than 2,000 exotic mammals, birds and reptiles in a wooded, 180-acre setting.

Top of the World Observation Level 401 E. Pratt Street, 27th Floor World Trade Center Baltimore, MD 21202 410-837-VIEW (8439) www.viewbaltimore.org A spectacular and unforgettable view of Baltimore awaits you from the top of the world's tallest pentagonal building. New exhibits about local landmarks, famous people and ?firsts,? and historic events will engage and inspire you to explore more of Charm City!

USS Constellation Museum 301 E. Pratt Street Pier 1 Baltimore, MD 21202 410-539-6238 www.constellation.org Built in 1854, this is the last all-sail warship built by the U.S. Navy and the only Civil War-era naval vessel still afloat. History comes alive with hands-on demonstrations, activities and tours. Open daily.

Westminster Hall & Burying Ground 515 W. Fayette Street Baltimore, MD 21201 410-706-2072 www.westminsterhall.org This restored historic church features stained glass windows, an 1882 pipe organ, cathedral ceilings and raised balconies. Surrounded by one of Baltimore's oldest cemeteries, it features the gravesite of Edgar Allan Poe.

Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum 203 N Amity St, Baltimore, MD 21223 410) 396-7932 www.ci.baltimore.md.us... Edgar Allen Poe's death in Baltimore remains shrouded in mystery, but the years he spent living in the city are well documented, thanks largely to Jeff Jerome, curator of the Poe House and Museum. The row home contains Poe's telescope, writing desk and several lavishly illustrated volumes. More compelling, perhaps, are the floors he paced and windows through which he gazed and pondered.

Baltimore Civil War Museum 601 President Street Baltimore, MD 21202 410 385 5188 http://www.mdhs.org/ The restored President Street Station, built in 1849, was first a stop on the Underground Railroad. On April 19, 1861, it became the site of the first casualties of the Civil War. The 6th Massachusetts Regiment stopped in Baltimore to switch trains and clashed with Southern sympathizers. Firing ensued. Four soldiers and 12 civilians were killed. Exhibits and walking tours chronicle the story of the 6th regiment.

Irish Shrine and Railroad Workers Museum 920 Lemmon Street Baltimore, MD 21223 410 669 8154 http://www.irishshrine.org/ In the late 1840's, a large number of Irish people migrated to Baltimore, to escape the Great Famine and this site commemorates their arrival and presence in the city. Come by to see where these immigrants lived and worked. Get a sneak peek into their lives through the five alley houses at the site, and visit B&O Railroad, where they worked. All these places are located at the same historical district. If your curiosity, about the immigrants, isn't satisfied, then visit other sites nearby like the Hollins Street Market and the Apostle Church and Cemetery.