Things You Must See While In Baltimore, Maryland
One must see on every Baltimore, Maryland visitors list of interest to many foreigners but a definite must-see for every American is Fort McHenry, the site where Francis Scott Key was inspired to pen lyrics during the Battle of Baltimore. These lyrics were later to be adopted as America’s national anthem. With the assistance of museum guides and exhibits, visitors will come away with a new and deeper understanding of this historic occurrence.
For sports fans, especially those who enjoy baseball, a visit to Camden Yards will prove to be both interesting and educational.Never heard of this before? Get up to speed here. Gracing the entrance is the statue of native Baltimore son, George Herman Ruth, better known as ‘The Babe’. Babe Ruth still holds the 3 all-time home run record. Camden Yards is currently home to the famous Baltimore Orioles baseball team.
While there are many wax museums throughout America, the Great Blacks in Wax Museum is the only one in the country devoted to African Americans. A giant figure of Hannibal aboard his elephant greets visitors as the enter the museum. One unique area affords visitors the opportunity to actually enter a slave ship and experience first-hand the lifestyle and atrocities endured by slaves bound for America.