Location: Baltimore
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What to do and see in Baltimore, Maryland (MD): The Best Monuments & Statues
Since the redevelopment of the Inner Harbor in the late 1970s, Baltimore has set the standard for urban renewal. While a good part of the city's action centers around the fun and festive Harbor area, where street entertainers, open-air concerts, fireworks and parades abound, the surrounding neighborhoods offer all sorts of interesting landmarks, unique shops and delicious restaurants. Wander around Fells Point, the oldest section of Baltimore, reminiscent of an old English village, complete with pubs and cobblestone streets. Take the kids to the aquarium and check out the imaginative creations at the American Visionary Art Museum. Or stop by the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum for an in-depth look at the Great Bambino's life. Baltimore is also renowned for its African-American heritage sites, plus festivals and cultural events that take place throughout the year. From historic places and harbor cruises to family friendly attractions and fabulous neighborhoods, Charm City is one of the top tourist destinations in the United States.
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1. Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
A dramatic outdoor sculpture that commemorates the Confederacy during the Civil War.
2. Pope John Paul II Prayer Garden
3. Bromo Seltzer Tower
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4.5 based on 79 reviews
Baltimore's unique landmark tower erected by the inventor of Bromo Seltzer.
Reviewed By lpMaggi713 - Baltimore, United States
We were so excited for our tour of the Bromo Seltzer Tower with Baltimore Heritage. Our tour guide was Betsy and her enthusiasm and knowledge of the tower made it come alive for us. She gave a 45 minute presentation. This most unusual tower was built in 1911 by Captain Isaac Emerson, the inventor of the headache remedy Bromo Seltzer and was the tallest building in Baltimore at the time. If you have traveled to Florence, Italy, then you know that this tower is modeled after the Palazzo Vecchio. When it was built, it featured the largest four dial, gravity driven clock in the world. We were able to climb very steep steps (ships steps) and stand inside the clock. It was fascinating to see the inner workings of the clock. Take a close look up at the tower and notice that Captain Emerson was a master at marketing. He used the letters of Bromo Seltzer in addition to, and larger than, the Roman numerals. This enormous clock was made by Seth Thomas. In the tower, there is also the Emerson/Maryland Glass Museum. We were delighted to have the opportunity to meet Ernie Dimler. He collected the cobalt blue Bromo Seltzer bottles and about 800 of them are on display. It was a real walk down memory lane. After extensive renovations, the tower is now called the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower with 15 floors of artist studios, gallery spaces, the history museum and, of course, the clock. The tower is open from 11 to 4 on Saturday – admission is free. If you would like a guided tour, the cost is $8.00 and the tours are also on Saturday at 11:30 – 12:30 – 1:30 – 2:30. The clock tower itself is not handicap accessible.
4. Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
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4.5 based on 3,361 reviews
A unit of the National Park Service. Site of the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812, where Francis Scott Key was inspired to pen "The Star-Spangled Banner" in September of 1814.
Reviewed By Y1591GWamyl - Simpsonville, United States
Great trip for students of any age. Mr. Raymond wats very helpful as we made plans for our trip. He got us the paperwork needed for the Dept. of Interior to apply for a Fee Waiver, making the trip free to our 100 students and 12 chaperones. He sent schedules for activities and talks on the grounds, information for teachers to use prior to trip, and maps of the fort to plan. And despite the extreme heat wave we experienced during our trip, this was a great opportunity to share the history of the War of 1812 with our kids and the penning of the National Anthem by Francis Scott Key!!
5. Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place
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4.5 based on 274 reviews
The centerpiece of this National Historic Landmark District is the Washington Monument, the first major monument to honor George Washington, the first president of the United States of America. The Monument has been restored by the Mount Vernon Place Conservancy, and was rededicated and reopened on its bicentennial, July 4, 2015. Visit our website to learn more about hours and reserving a climb time. Surrounding the Monument are the park squares of Mount Vernon Place, described as one of the most beautiful urban spaces in America. The parks are open dawn to dusk.
Reviewed By jennysE7155BO - Albuquerque, United States
This is the first monument to Washington built in 1815, they have a small visitor center at the base of the monument and for a small fee of $6 you can climb the 277 stairs to the top. Spend the $6 for the experience of climbing up the well-worn stone steps to amazing 360 degree views of the Mount Vernon neighborhood. The monument is flanked on all 4 directions with slightly different neighborhood parks.
6. Holocaust Memorial
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4.0 based on 49 reviews
A stark reminder of the six million Jews who lost their lives in Europe between 1933 and 1945, this site offers sculptures and a memorial center.
Reviewed By 999jimw - Schonaich, Germany
How anyone can rate this memorial below a five is beyond me. Yes, it is minimalist, yes, it is stark, and yet this memorial is probably closer to the reality of being dumped in the middle of nowhere where families got off the tracks, were separated, and never saw their loved ones again. Life for them was living hell, which is why I like the plainness of this memorial. The statue itself is brilliant with figures of humans suffering in pain, calling out for justice, and begging us to always remember them so that no other megalomaniac can inflict this horror on mankind again. It is now up to us to remember!
7. Francis Scott Key Fountain
8. Under Sky/One Family
9. Key Monument
A 39-foot outdoor sculpture of Orpheus, the god of music.
10. Union Soldiers and Sailors Monument
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