Travelers looking for a smaller city that has lots of unique and interesting attractions should not miss Baltimore. This city has it all: great local cuisine, a beautiful waterfront, and lots of great sites for the whole family to visit. From crab cakes to the Edgar Allen Poe House to the new Camden Yards and Fort McHenry of "Star Spangled Banner" fame, Baltimore has both history and fun for all.

The new waterfront and Camden Yards are part of one scenic stretch of downtown Baltimore that has become the center of city life in recent years. Camden Yards is the home of the major league Baltimore Orioles, and the surrounding streets are lined with small cafes, microbreweries, and stores.

Following the street to the water, visitors can enjoy the new Baltimore waterfront. The biggest attraction at the waterfront is the National Aquarium, a world-renowned aquarium packed with fish and animals from Maryland coast and the Atlantic Ocean. Look out for some great big crab legs!! If you want to sample some of Maryland's famous seafood cuisine, try the open-air mall that sits on the waterfront. It is filled with arcades, shops and restaurants catering to all tastes. This area is the gateway to the Inner Harbor, featuring boat rides and tours of the surrounding waterways.

Baltimore's culture scene mixes traditional museums with interesting historical diversions.The Baltimore Museum of Art featuring a very large and impressive collection of art from all periods and places. The Maryland Science Center with exhibits, demonstrations, an IMAX theatre and a planetarium. Finally, the Walters Art Gallery features an impressive collection of French Impressionist art as well as large holdings of ancient Greek and Roman works.

 But history also abounds in Baltimore. Fort McHenry is nearby, and it is the location of the fight that prompted Francis Scott Key to write the "Star Spangled Banner." The USS Constellation, the last surviving ship from the Civil War, and the USS Forrestal, America's first super carrier, can also be seen.

Old Baltimore can be found in the neat tree lined streets and neighborhoods dominated by simple row houses. The Edgar Allen Poe House celebrates the life and achievements of one of America's most original writers who invented the detective story and penned the eerie tale of "The Raven." Babe Ruth's birthplace is now home to a museum dedicated to his life and career as one of America's greatest athletes.

Visitors to Baltimore find that a great deal to keep them busy, from the waterfront to Camden Yards. People come to Baltimore to enjoy art, culture, and more than just a little history. Tourists can sample crab cakes, tour the Inner Harbor, and take in a ball game in one of America's most beautiful stadiums all within downtown Baltimore.