BALTIMORE HISTORY BY
COURTESY OF THE B & O RAILROAD MUSEUM
BALTIMORE HISTORY BY
LAND ,
SEA &
ITINERARIES
There ’ s so much history to uncover in Charm City — and more than a few ways to do so ! Traverse our oldest neighborhoods on foot , sail to historic sites via boat and get a bird ’ s-eye view of Baltimore atop our iconic towers . Whatever your sightseeing style , we ’ ll help you find the tour that ’ s right for you , from paranormal promenades to educational cruises .
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Immerse yourself in Baltimore ’ s history by booking a stay at a storied hotel . The Lord Baltimore Hotel , which first opened in 1928 , is famous not only for its beautiful French Renaissance-style architecture , but also its haunted inhabitants . Past patrons have reported hearing a little girl playing ball in the hallway and having their in-room televisions randomly turn off and on .
Successful industrialist John Gilman commissioned the Mount Vernon mansion that now contains The Ivy Hotel in 1889 . After living there for many years , Gilman sold the home to William
Painter , the president of the Crown Cork and Seal Company and inventor of the bottle cap . Today , the refurbished mansion is as opulent as ever , with 18 distinct guest rooms , 23 fireplaces and a grand spiral staircase .
For a historic downtown option , book Rachael ’ s Dowry Bed & Breakfast . The charming sixbedroom home played host to George and Martha Washington in the 1790s and features a comfortable library and private garden . After checking in , enjoy lunch at B & O American Brasserie in Hotel Monaco , the former headquarters of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad . You can learn more about Charm City ’ s contributions to the American rail system at the B & O Railroad Museum in Pigtown — the neighborhood ’ s name dates to the late 1800s , when pigs were herded through its streets on the way to the slaughterhouse .
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