Maryland: Attractions and Things To Do

Annapolis: U. S. Naval Academy
Founded in 1845, the academy gives young men and women the academic and professional training needed to be effective naval and marine officers in their assignments after graduation.
http://www.usna.edu/

Baltimore: National Aquarium
The National Aquarium in Baltimore seeks to stimulate interest in, develop knowledge about, and inspire stewardship of aquatic environments.
http://www.aqua.org/

Baltimore: Fort McHenry National Monument
The valiant defense of the fort by 1,000 dedicated Americans inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
http://www.nps.gov/fomc/

Baltimore: Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum
The home of the famous author in Baltimore. See also Edgar Allan Poe's Grave Site and Memorial.
http://www.eapoe.org/balt/poehse.htm

Baltimore: Inner Harbor
From breath-taking panoramic views of the skyline from the Observation Level of the World Trade Center to the up-close and personal experiences of street performances happening spontaneously at the waterfront, the harbor offers more to see and do than you might imagine.
http://www.baltimore.org/baltimore_inner_harbor.htm