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During your Baltimore vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Fells Point Maritime Museum
New in 2003, this two-room museum overlooking the harbor recalls the shipbuilding history of Fells Point. With maps, photos, and models of ships of the War of 1812, pilot schooners, and Baltimore clippers, the museum aims to tell about the sailors and shipbuilders who made this part of the city their home. A continuously running video of the Pride of Baltimore II offers a glimpse of how sailors handled one of these sailing ships.
Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
This church has been a monument to religious freedom since 1806. Designed by Benjamin Latrobe -- who was designing the U.S. Capitol at the same time -- the neoclassical basilica is considered one of the most beautiful churches in the country. A national shrine and historic landmark, it was the first cathedral built in the United States. It's a beautiful neoclassical gem visited by Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, and Pope John Paul II, as well as numerous other religious and political figures. Restoration work begins in earnest in 2004, but the basilica will stay open until January 2005. Then it will close for 18 months.
Contemporary Museum
The Contemporary Museum offers shows in its Mount Vernon home but sometimes will exhibit art on the sides of buildings or buses or other community setting. Its home is a small storefront near the Walters, with small galleries for shows distinctly contemporary, the art of our time. Photography, video, painting, and performance art have all been the focus of past shows. About four shows per year are scheduled. It's a nice counterpoint to its neighbors, the elegant Walters and the traditional Maryland Historical Society, both a block or so away. Hours are generally Thursday to Saturday, 12-5pm but since they vary with exhibitions, and the museum is closed between exhibitions, calling ahead is a must.
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
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Marriott Baltimore Washington International Airport
The Baltimore Washington Airport Marriott is conveniently located in the heart of the BWI gateway community adjacent to BWI Airport, one of the fast growing airports in the United States. Complimentary airport shuttle service is provided twenty-four hours. The hotel's location offers easy access to major interstate highway systems with downtown Baltimore ten miles north and Washington DC thirty miles south. The full-service Baltimore Washington Airport Marriott offers newly renovated ...
Four Points by Sheraton BWI Airport
Nearby Airports: * Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) - .5 Mile * Washington National Airport - 30 Miles Nearby Cities: * Hanover - 4 Miles * Elkridge - 5 Miles * Glen Burnie - 5 Miles * Severn - 6 Miles * Fort Meade - 7 Miles * Cantonsville - 8 Miles * Jessup - 9 Miles * Baltimore - 10 Miles * Pasadena - 10 Miles * Columbia - 14 Miles * Laurel - 14 Miles * Ellicott City - 15 Miles * ...
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