Essential Baltimore

Baltimore’s story is one of geography, commerce, immigration, industry, resilience, and reinvention. This carefully designed introduction explores the city’s most significant historic districts, public spaces, and landmarks while revealing how Baltimore grew into one of America’s most influential ports. Depending on your interests, the journey may include Federal Hill, Fort McHenry, Fells Point, Mount Vernon, the Basilica, and other notable sites including the burial spot of Edgar Allan Poe. Whether this is your first visit or a return to the city, each experience is tailored to your interests and designed to encourage observation, conversation, and discovery.