When you rent a bus to visit Maryland, you have to spend time in Baltimore. It's the largest city in the state and is full of historic sites for those who are interested in visiting the location of many important events. It's also the biggest independent city in the entire country since it's not part of any county.
Museums and Historic Sites
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
If you've ever wanted to experience the history of our country from its earliest days, you can visit the Fort McHenry National Monument and Shrine. It's the fort that inspired The Star-Spangled Banner written by Francis Scott Key during the Battle of Baltimore in 1814. Your party can enjoy self-guided tours as well as daily flag changes where you can …show more content…
There are frequent pop-up markets, holiday bazaars, comedy events and holiday parties. The marketplace has weekly Jazz Wednesday events too. There are plenty of activities in the area for visitors and locals alike. http://mtvernonmarketplace.com/
Historic Ships
The historic ships in the city are within a few blocks of each other and make a great walking tour with your group. You can visit the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Taney, the U.S. submarine Torsk, the Lightship Chesapeake exhibit and the U.S. Sloop-of-War Constellation. There are opportunities for your group to go on a guided tour or even have an overnight adventure. The ships are available for events like weddings, fundraisers, formal dinners and parties. You might visit the historic ships and decide to have an event there later. http://www.historicships.org/historic-ships.html
National Aquarium
If there are kids in your party, they'll love the Animal Encounter. They'll be able to interact with an Australian python, hyacinth macaw, Eastern box turtle and other animals with properly trained guides. The presentations will engage young minds. There are plenty of events for the entire family like the Blacktip Reef exhibit and Rain Forest Talk where you'll learn how Madagascar hissing cockroaches are great recyclers.
Museums and Historic Sites
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
If you've ever wanted to experience the history of our country from its earliest days, you can visit the Fort McHenry National Monument and Shrine. It's the fort that inspired The Star-Spangled Banner written by Francis Scott Key during the Battle of Baltimore in 1814. Your party can enjoy self-guided tours as well as daily flag changes where you can …show more content…
There are frequent pop-up markets, holiday bazaars, comedy events and holiday parties. The marketplace has weekly Jazz Wednesday events too. There are plenty of activities in the area for visitors and locals alike. http://mtvernonmarketplace.com/
Historic Ships
The historic ships in the city are within a few blocks of each other and make a great walking tour with your group. You can visit the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Taney, the U.S. submarine Torsk, the Lightship Chesapeake exhibit and the U.S. Sloop-of-War Constellation. There are opportunities for your group to go on a guided tour or even have an overnight adventure. The ships are available for events like weddings, fundraisers, formal dinners and parties. You might visit the historic ships and decide to have an event there later. http://www.historicships.org/historic-ships.html
National Aquarium
If there are kids in your party, they'll love the Animal Encounter. They'll be able to interact with an Australian python, hyacinth macaw, Eastern box turtle and other animals with properly trained guides. The presentations will engage young minds. There are plenty of events for the entire family like the Blacktip Reef exhibit and Rain Forest Talk where you'll learn how Madagascar hissing cockroaches are great recyclers.