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Fort McHenry: Inspiration to a young nation
Fort McHenry, important in four American wars, is best known as the inspiration for the national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner." The star-shaped fort, built in 1798, was named for a secretary of war under George Washington.

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National Aquarium puts visitors up-close with sealife

National Aquarium puts visitors up-close with sealife
Baltimore's National Aquarium is the most popular tourist destination in the state of Maryland. Opened in 1981, the Aquarium hosts more than 1.6 million visitors each year. Nearly 17,000 creatures of nearly 600 species call the National Aquarium in Baltimore home. From dolphins to sharks to sea urchins, the Aquarium is a true feast for the eyes and brains of curious guests.

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Cross Street Market: Fresh and Fun Food

Cross Street Market: Fresh and Fun Food
Baltimore's Cross Street Market is a grocery store unlike any supermarket-- it's a fresh, fantastic experience with many hard-to-find items in one place. At nighttime, Cross Street turns into a hip, happening bar serving fresh seafood, cocktails and cold beer.

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Harborplace and the Gallery: Shopping, Dining and Fun

Harborplace and the Gallery: Shopping, Dining and Fun
Harborplace and the Gallery is a mecca for shopping lovers. With more than 100 retail and dining businesses on-site, Harborplace is the one-stop-shop for a variety of activities.

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Lexington Market: the freshest of the fresh

Lexington Market: the freshest of the fresh
Baltimore's Lexington Market is the country's oldest public market. Opened in 1782, The Lexington Market has been a Baltimore icon for a more than 225 years. American Revolutionary War soldier John Eager Howard donated the land for the market, which was named for the Battle of Lexington.

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American Visionary Art Museum: A Must See in Baltimore

American Visionary Art Museum: A Must See in Baltimore
The American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland boasts an eclectic collection of untraditional art work from all over the country. Housed in a nearly 60,000 square foot facility that once was home to a copper paint factory and whiskey warehouse, the American Visionary Art Museum is officially known by congress as America's national museum for "self-taught art".

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Maryland Zoo in Baltimore lets visitors walk on the wild side

Maryland Zoo in Baltimore lets visitors walk on the wild side
Opened in 1876, The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is considered to be the third oldest zoological establishment in the United States. More than 2000 animals call the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore home, and hundreds of thousands of visitors attend the zoo each year.

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Smithsonian Castle: The first of 19 Smithsonian buildings & museums

Smithsonian Castle: The first of 19 Smithsonian buildings & museums
The original building of the now 19 buildings and museums in the Washington, D.C. area that comprise the Smithsonian Institution, the Smithsonian Building, now simply known as “The Castle,” houses the Institution’s administrative offices and the Smithsonian Information Center.

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White House: Historical home to 43 U.S. presidents

White House: Historical home to 43 U.S. presidents
The home to every American president since John Adams, the White House occupies a special place in the hearts of Americans as home to the most powerful elected individual in the world, and historical site to some of the most important political events in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.

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National Building Museum: Celebrating the nation's architectural genius

National Building Museum: Celebrating the nation's architectural genius
A museum of “architecture, design, engineering, construction and urban planning,” the National Building Museum, in Washington, D.C., is a one-of-a-kind attraction celebrating the past and evolving future of building design and planning.

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