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During your Baltimore vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum/Baltimore Orioles Museum
George Herman "Babe" Ruth was born in this rowhouse. Two rooms are re-created as they would have looked when the Sultan of Swat was a boy. Other exhibits include a wall enumerating his home runs, and memorabilia from his major league career and his days at St. Mary's Industrial School in Baltimore, where he learned to play the game. The Orioles and gone-but-not-forgotten Colts, especially the late Johnny Unitas, have their own exhibits here, as well. The Ruth Museum is opening a new gallery at Oriole Park in Camden Station in May 2005 so they can expand their exhibits on the Orioles. The Babe Ruth Museum's original site, the Babe's home, will focus on Babe Ruth himself.
Baltimore Civil War Museum at the President Street Station
Tucked beside the Marriott Inner Harbor is a small brick structure with a curved roof. The first bloodshed of the Civil War occurred here when Union soldiers arrived in April 1861 on their way south and were attacked by a mob of Southern sympathizers as they marched from this railroad station to Camden Station (now near Oriole Park). The little building, one of the country's oldest railroad stations, has been restored and now has exhibits about that awful day and Maryland's railroad history, as well as an exhibit on the Underground Railroad.
Federal Hill
It's that big hill that overlooks the Inner Harbor. Take the 100 steps on the Battery Avenue side, the east side; or enter from Warren Avenue on the south side, and you won't have any steps to contend with at all, except maybe a curbstone. The hill has been valued for its scenic views since the first Baltimoreans came here to watch construction around the harbor. A single black cannon recalls the Civil War when federal guns were trained on this city. Take your dog (on a leash) or take your children. Once they get tired of the view, they can play in the fenced-in playground.
Best Western Hotel & Conference Center
'From: Interstate 95. North or Southbound: Take Exit 57 to the Best Western Hotel & Conference Center. 'From: BWI Airport (14 miles). Exit the airport via Interstate 195 West. Merge onto Interstate 95 North. Take Exit 57 to the Best Western Hotel & Conference ...
Motel 6 Baltimore West
Conveniently located off of I-695, just seconds from great shopping and restaurants such as the Hard Rock Cafe. Also, this location is only 11 miles from the Baltimore Washington Airport and just 35 miles from Six Flags ...
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