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Once you ’ ve settled into your historic home away from home , it ’ s time to explore your surroundings . No matter your historical area of interest , odds are Baltimore Rent-a-Tour has the perfect itinerary for you . Dive into Baltimore ’ s sports legacy during the “ City of Champions ” tour , which introduces you to iconic athletes and stadiums such as Camden Yards and Pimlico Race Course , home of the Preakness Stakes . Another great option for architecture buffs is the “ Historic Homes ” tour , in which you travel to impressive Baltimore houses like the Mount Clare Mansion .
If you prefer to strike out on your own , The Baltimore National Heritage Area has two phone apps that provide comprehensive self-guided tours of Mount Vernon and Fell ’ s Point . Turn-by-turn instructions help you navigate the neighborhood while audio recordings offer mini history lessons along the way .
You can ’ t uncover Baltimore ’ s history without familiarizing yourself with the city ’ s African American heritage and culture , and who better to guide your journey than a Baltimore native ? Lou Fields ’ Baltimore Black Heritage Tours offer a variety of walking experiences designed to introduce you to the legendary Black leaders who helped shape the city , from Frederick Douglass to Thurgood Marshall and the freedom seekers along the Underground Railroad . left to right : Ride the rails at the B & O Railroad Museum , sail back in time with Baltimore ’ s Historic Ships or take in priceless views from the Top of the World Observation Level at Baltimore ’ s World Trade Center .
Like your history served with a side of mystery and a dash of bizarre ? Let Baltimore Wicked History Tours introduce you to the naughty , wicked and depraved privateers and ladies of the night who once roamed Baltimore ’ s streets ; or let Baltimore Ghost Tours rattle your bones with tales of missing sailors and lingering spirits . End your night with a drink at a haunted pub : The Horse You Came In On Saloon is said to have served Edgar Allan Poe his final drink before his mysterious death , and employees claim his ghost still causes strange occurrences .
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