Lillie Carroll Jackson Civil Rights Museum 1320 Eutaw Pl .; 443-885-5300 ; LillieCarrollJacksonMuseum . org The restored home of Civil Rights leader and freedom fighter Lillie May Carroll Jackson .
Manor Mill 2029 Monkton Rd ., Monkton , MD ; 410-842-5590 ; Manor-Mill . com Explore a historic 1700s mill in the beautiful Baltimore countryside , with arts , crafts and fine gifts by local artisans . Meander the Fairy Trail , enjoy great music in The Loft or take a weekend craft class !
Maryland 9 / 11 Memorial World Trade Center , 401 E . Pratt St .; 410-767-6544 ; MSAC . org / 911-memorial-maryland Inspired by a 9 / 11 artifact : three 22-foot-long twisted and torn steel columns from the Twin Towers .
Phoenix Shot Tower 801 E . Fayette St .; 410-605-2964 ; CarrollMuseums . org This Baltimore landmark was the tallest building in the United States when it was built . From 1828 to 1892 , molten lead was dropped 215 feet to make shot for guns .
Saint John A . M . E . Church 810 N . Carrollton Ave .; 410-523-5468 ; SaintJohnAME . org Historical church that has been in existence for over 160 years .
Star-Spangled Banner Flag House 844 E . Pratt St .; 410-837-1793 ; FlagHouse . org The 1793 home of Mary Pickersgill , where she made the 30-by-42-foot star-spangled banner flag that flew over Fort McHenry .
Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place 699 N . Charles St .; 410-962-5070 ; MVPConservancy . org Climb to the top of the first monument dedicated to George Washington for 360-degree views of Baltimore .
Westminster Hall & Burying Ground 519 W . Fayette St .; 410-706-2072 ; WestminsterHall . org A restored historic church featuring stained glass windows , a 1882 pipe organ , cathedral ceilings and raised balconies .
Museums
American Visionary Art Museum 800 Key Hwy .; 410-244-1900 ; AVAM . org This national museum and education center presents outstanding original works by intuitive , self-taught artists .
B & O Railroad Museum 901 W . Pratt St .; 410-752-2490 ; BORail . org Features the most comprehensive collection of 18th- and 19th-century railroad artifacts , plus America ’ s first mile of commercial railroad track .
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Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum 216 Emory St .; 410-727-1539 ; BabeRuthMuseum . org Located 2 blocks from Camden Yards , this National Historic Site is Babe Ruth ’ s birthplace and features rare artifacts , photos , videos and more .
The Baltimore Museum of Art 10 Art Museum Dr . ( at N . Charles and 31st Streets ); 443-573-1700 ; ArtBMA . org Maryland ’ s largest art museum showcases a dazzling collection , from ancient mosaics to contemporary art ; free admission .
Baltimore Museum of Industry 1415 Key Hwy .; 410-727-4808 ; TheBMI . org Explore industries of yesterday , today and tomorrow , from canning oysters to making video games . Offers family tours and free on-site parking .
The Baltimore Streetcar Museum , Inc . 1901 Falls Rd .; 410-547-0264 ; BaltimoreStreetcarMuseum . org Enjoy rides , tours and exhibits , which feature a permanent collection of Baltimore streetcars from 1859-1944 .
Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park Museum 1417 Thames St .; 410-685-0295 ; LivingClassrooms . org / programs / fdimmp African American heritage site recounting the history of Frederick Douglass , Isaac Myers and the nation ’ s first Black-owned shipyard .
Jewish Museum of Maryland 15 Lloyd St .; 410-732-6400 ; JewishMuseumMD . org Features exhibition galleries , two historic synagogues — Lloyd Street ( 1845 ) and Bnai Israel ( 1876 )— a research library , archives and gift shop .
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