The largest city in Maryland, Baltimore offers a myriad of fun activities. See funky art at the American Visionary Art Museum, enjoy the outdoors at the Cylburn Arboretum, and experience life on a ship at Historic Ships in Baltimore.
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The largest city in Maryland, Baltimore offers a myriad of fun activities. See funky art at the American Visionary Art Museum, enjoy the outdoors at the Cylburn Arboretum, and experience life on a ship at Historic Ships in Baltimore.
Get inspired by whimsical art at the American Visionary Art Museum, with pieces made by self-taught artists with no formal training. View the sculptures, paintings, and other brightly-colored, sparkling creations that belong to the permanent collection, and see a visiting exhibition for something special. Don’t miss the Giant Whirligig, a renowned wind-powered sculpture outside the museum’s central plaza. The museum also offers summer art programs for kids from elementary school to high school age.
Enjoy a refreshing day outdoors at the Cylburn Arboretum, a free public park with over 20 gardens, hiking trails, and trees over a hundred years old. Nature enthusiasts can spot local plants and wildlife along the trails. After a walk or a hike, visit the historic Carriage House’s natural history display. Families can also participate in special programming, such as family walks and outdoor concerts.
Learn about daily life aboard a ship as a member of the crew at Historic Ships in Baltimore (formerly the Baltimore Maritime Museum). Start your tour with a free audio guide to learn the basics of living on board the USS Constellation,and be sure to catch a special event, like the firing of the Parrott rifle. Visitors can tour a submarine as well, and top off the nautical experience with a view of the Baltimore Harbor from the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse.
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