Baltimore

BALTIMORE. Rich in history and diversity, Baltimore is the birthplace of Babe Ruth, the final resting place of Edgar Allan Poe and the city where the "Star Spangled Banner" was penned. Its Inner Harbor offers the National Aquarium and plenty of bars and restaurants. The Mount Vernon area delivers art, music, dining and good doses of charm, while Fells Point is a busy maritime district with cobblestone streets and cozy pubs. As for sights, the B&O Railroad Museum, the Baltimore Museum of Art and Camden Yard (home of the MLB Orioles) showcase the city's uniqueness and help make it an attractive day's excursion.