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1. Cylburn Arboretum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower

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4. Baltimore Museum of Art

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5. Westminster Hall and Burying Grounds

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6. Enoch Pratt Free Library

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7. Wyman Park Dell

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8. American Visionary Art Museum

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9. Maryland Institute College of Art

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10. Walters Art Museum

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11. Baltimore Basilica

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12. The George Peabody Library

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13. The Book Thing

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14. Artscape

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15. Charm City Circulator

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16. Fell's Point

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17. Hampden

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18. Canton Waterfront Park

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19. Carroll Park

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20. Clifton Park

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21. Druid Hill Park

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22. Federal Hill Park

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23. Patterson Park

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24. Graffiti Alley

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Baltimore boasts a good amount of things visitors and locals alike can do with their free time that won’t cost a dime.
  • There are a number of landmarks, libraries, churches, museums, and parks for families and friends to have fun, learn, and experience during their time in city.
  • Some attractions are free only on certain days – please check before you go.

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