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1. The Walters Art Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Walters Art Museum
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2. The Maryland Zoo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Maryland Zoo
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3. National Aquarium

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National Aquarium
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4. Maryland Science Center

Category: Kids & Family
Maryland Science Center
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5. Baltimore Inner Harbor

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Baltimore Inner Harbor
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6. B&O Railroad Museum

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B&O Railroad Museum
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7. Fell's Point

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Fell's Point
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8. Oriole Park Tours

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Oriole Park Tours
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9. Port Discovery Children's Museum

Category: Kids & Family
Port Discovery Children's Museum
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10. Urban Pirates

Urban Pirates
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11. Fort McHenry National Monument

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Fort McHenry National Monument
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12. Clavel

13. Reginald F. Lewis Museum

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Reginald F. Lewis Museum
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14. Baltimore Museum of Art

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Baltimore Museum of Art
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15. American Visionary Art Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
American Visionary Art Museum
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16. Historic Ships in Baltimore

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Historic Ships in Baltimore
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17. Patterson Park

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Patterson Park
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18. Costas Inn

Costas Inn
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19. Miss Shirley's Cafe

Category: Food & Drink
Miss Shirley's Cafe
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20. The Brewer's Art

Category: Food & Drink
The Brewer's Art
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21. Wet City Baltimore

Wet City Baltimore
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22. Alma Cocina Latina

Category: Food & Drink
Alma Cocina Latina
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23. Top of the World

Top of the World
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24. Sherwood Gardens

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Sherwood Gardens
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25. The George Peabody Library

Category: Kids & Family
The George Peabody Library
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Baltimore offers an array of great museums for couples and families planning a weekend getaway.
  • View ancient works of art at The Walters Art Museum and the Baltimore Museum of Art.
  • Stroll through the beautiful Sherwood Gardens.
  • Dine at excellent seafood restaurants.

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