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Our Neighbors
that General Washington resigned as Commander-in-Chief of
the Continental Army. The State House is located on State
Circle in Annapolis.
BALTIMORE
Founded in 1729 by an act of the Provincial Assembly,
Baltimore was incorporated in 1797. During the War of
1812 when the British successfully attacked the city, Fort
McHenry in Baltimore Harbor served as the inspiration to young
Francis Scott Key who wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Today,
Baltimore is a cosmopolitan economic and educational center of
the state.
Babe Ruth
Birthplace
410-727-1539
Furnished just as the “Sultan of Swat” left it as a boy, the
four adjoining row houses at 216 Emory Street in Baltimore
include his birthplace. Photographs and memorabilia, and a
computer-operated figure of the Babe greets visitors.
C ATAMARANS
Seafood, Ribs & Cabana Bar
• Nightly Dinner Specials
Live Entertainment DJ & Dancing
Waterfront Dining Boat Parking Available
Parties, Catering Corporate Events
Military Awards Banquets
Restaurant Hours
11am-10pm 7 days a week
Bar Open until 2 am 7 days a week
Happy Hour 4pm-8pm 7 days a week
Drink & Food Specials
DJ & Dancing Thurs-Fri-Sat 9pm-2am
Rt. 235
St. Mary’s Co.
Calvert Co.
Galvert Co.
Thomas Johnson Ridge
Rt. 4
Catamarans
Solomons Island
410.326.8399
14470 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons, MD
Pax River
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Baltimore Museum
of Art
410-396-6001
The museum features painting, sculptures, furniture and
silver from the 18th through the 19th century and art from
around the world. The museum is home to the Cone
collection, one of the nation's most complete collections of
prints and drawings. The museum is located on Art Museum
Drive near North Charles and 31st streets.
Druid Hill Park
The park is the home to the Baltimore Zoo, an impressive
collection of more than 1,200 birds, reptiles and mammals
spread over 150 rolling acres. Druid Hill Park is reached via
North Avenue and McCulloh Street.
Ft. McHenry
National Monument
and Historic Shrine
Situated in the busy Baltimore Harbor, the 1814
bombardment of this fortress inspired Francis Scott Key, who
was being held prisoner on a British warship nearby, to write
our national anthem.
Inner Harbor
Baltimore’s horseshoe-shaped Inner Harbor, formerly a
neglected waterfront area, has blossomed through an
ambitious restoration and redevelopment program. It is now
a stunning year-round tourism and entertainment center
featuring hotels, shopping, theaters, museums and other
attractions.
For information about Baltimore’s Fourth of July weekend
at Inner Harbor, call 410-837-4636 or 877-225-8466. For
numbers not listed or for more information, please contact
the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland at
301-274-1922.
DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA
Rebuilt thrice from the rubble of war, Washington, D.C., is
one of the most visited tourist destinations in the United States.
Washington, D.C., is a healthy mixture of the old and new.
Established businesses co-exist with the buildings of national
government. Numerous recreational opportunities are available
for visitors.