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Add Baltimore's harbor defense and the story behind the national anthem to a city visit.
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Fort McHenry
Add Baltimore's harbor defense and the story behind the national anthem to a city visit.
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Make the day work
Check current grounds access and ranger programs with the National Park Service.
What comes next
Connect this visit with Annapolis waterfront or Baltimore museums and harbor.
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Fort McHenry
Add Baltimore's harbor defense and the story behind the national anthem to a city visit.
Check current grounds access and ranger programs with the National Park Service.Explore this stop →STOP 01 / 04 · Heritage
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau. Confirm travel conditions with the official places linked in each guide.Annapolis waterfront
Start with streets that lead back to the harbor, then slow down for the water.
Check tours and parking before arriving downtown.Explore this stop →STOP 02 / 04 · CultureBaltimore museums and harbor
Choose a museum first and let the neighborhoods shape the rest of the day.
Use official museum hours and transit guidance for a smoother city visit.Explore this stop →STOP 03 / 04 · NatureAssateague Island
Walk a barrier island where beach and marsh ask for a slower pace.
Check beach access and wildlife distance guidance.Explore this stop →STOP 04 / 04 · HistoryFort McHenry
Add Baltimore's harbor defense and the story behind the national anthem to a city visit.
Check current grounds access and ranger programs with the National Park Service.Explore this stop →ONE STOP CAN BECOME A TRIP
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