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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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Fort McHenry: Inspiration to a young nation

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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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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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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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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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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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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African American Civil War Memorial & Museum: Only one of its kind in the USA

African American Civil War Memorial & Museum: Only one of its kind in the USA
Commemorating the service of more than 209,000 soldiers and sailors of color in the War Between the States, the African American Civil War Memorial & Museum is the only one of its kind in the country and includes a 10-foot-tall outdoor sculpture and names of those who served throughout the four-year-long conflict.

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Harpers Ferry: Civil War landmark still 'stupendous'

Harpers Ferry: Civil War landmark still 'stupendous'
Athough best known as the site of John Brown's ill-fated raid, Harpers Ferry provides a broader look at 19th century life with costumed interpreters, re-enactments, recreated stores and special programs.

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Ford’s Theatre: The country’s first presidential assassination site lives on

Ford’s Theatre: The country’s first presidential assassination site lives on
Washington, D.C.’s Ford’s Theatre, where Lincoln was gunned down by John Wilkes Booth, is simultaneously national historic landmark, live playhouse and consistently popular tourist site.

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