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When school winds down, whether it's for summer, winter, or spring break, we yearn for an escape from the daily grind. We need to relax, yet we also want to create lasting family memories – let's face it, our lives are busier than ever and when we finally take time to get away, we want to make the most of it. Finding the perfect family vacation is a challenge. But our suggestions have appeal for both children and their parents, from amusement parks and historic sites to fine dining restaurants and upscale shopping neighborhoods. Cities do attract their fair share of the tourist trade, but you can still find less crowded spots and create family- and budget-friendly vacations.
Address: 802 S Caroline St, Pier 3, Baltimore, MD 21231
Learn about Baltimore's fascinating maritime history at this intriguing museum, which is made up, not of buildings, but docked ships still afloat in the Chesapeake Bay. Start with the USS Torsk, nicknamed the "Galloping Ghost of the Japanese Coast" during WWII. Most experts say this submarine helped end the war by...
Address: 200 E Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
This vast shopping emporium, located in the popular and beautiful Inner Harbor area, offers an excellent setting for some of the best shopping in Baltimore. More than 200 shops line the street, showcasing clothing, Baltimore souvenirs, fine furnishings and housewares, electronics, jewelry and much more. Extravagant...
Address: 601 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230
Hands-on science fun! Check out the massive T-Rex skeleton and a whole lot of other fossils, get an up-close look at the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem (complete with live turtles, crabs, and other marine critters), see gravity and electricity in action, ponder the Earth, outer space and the human body. Plus, you can catch...
Address: 1 Druid Hill Park Lake Dr, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 21217
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The Maryland Zoo offers a large variety of animals, with more than 2,000 species on 161 acres of natural habitat. Founded in 1876, the zoo is the third oldest zoo in the United States. They offer a multitude of activities such as Safari Sunsets, Zoo Booo! and Zoo Lights. The interactive children's zoo is a popular...
Address: 501 E Pratt St, Pier 3, Baltimore, MD 21202
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One of the best, if not THE best, aquariums in the country. Laid out perfectly, this museum actually lets you touch living creatures. Upon entering the large foyer, you will notice a four-story tank holding a multitude of marine life. Start on the fourth floor in the rainforest exhibit and then walk down a spiral ramp...
Address: 333 W Camden St, Baltimore, MD 21201
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Baseball lovers will not want to miss a tour of this magnificent facility, which is considered one of the best in the country. The traditional design speaks to the nostalgia of America's Game, and a visit here is interesting even when there's no game. Visit the Orioles Hall of Fame, see where homers have flown over...
Address: 35 Market Pl, Corner of Market and Lombard St, Baltimore, MD 21202
All ages will enjoy this "kid-powered" museum, which has turned a spacious former fish market into a wonderland of activity and education. Designed in collaboration with Walt Disney Imagineering, Port Discovery has tons of hands-on activities and exhibits focusing on everything from Egyptian history to modern...
Address: 401 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202
The original Pride of Baltimore, a topsail schooner modeled after ships used during the War of 1812, sailed from 1976 to 1986, when it sank during a storm. Its replica, Pride of Baltimore II has sailed the world as an ambassador of goodwill for the State of Maryland and the Port of Baltimore. A fun way to get to know...
Address: 401 E Pratt St, World Trade Center, Baltimore, MD 21202
With 32 floors, this is the world's tallest pentagonal building. Views from "Top of the World" (the 27th floor) are far-reaching and fascinating. Binoculars and maps are available so you can identify all the interesting buildings you see!
Address: 301 E Pratt St, Pier 1, Baltimore, MD 21202
This is the last of the all-sail, wooden warships built by the US Navy. It was completed in 1854, and is the only Civil War ship still afloat. In the early years, she was part of the US Mediterranean Squadron, then spent a few years plying the Atlantic to discourage slave ships and Confederate ships. The Constellation...
