Best places: Historic sites in Baltimore

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Lincoln Memorial
Monument
Parthenon-inspired tribute to Abraham Lincoln with a 19-ft. marble statue, murals & reflecting pool.
4.80 (48.5K reviews) (~58.59 km from centre)
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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Historical place
Family-friendly destination with hiking trails & museums, plus living history presentations.
4.80 (11.2K reviews) (~98.77 km from centre)
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Gettysburg National Military Park
Historical place
Sprawling park includes Gettysburg Battlefied & more historic land, plus a Civil War museum.
4.80 (6K reviews) (~78.75 km from centre)
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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Historical landmark
Fort whose War of 1812 victory inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner," the U.S. national anthem.
4.80 (5.7K reviews) (~3.95 km from centre)
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Antietam National Battlefield
Historical place
Historic site of the famous 1862 Civil War battle features tours, interpretive programs & park land.
4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~98.71 km from centre)
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Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Historical place museum
👍👍 A hopeful and inspiring place for all Americans as Frederick Douglass was born into slavery yet became free an spent his life working for the rights of African Americans and also women's rights.. Amazing view of DC cityscape and the capital. If you have kids, bring them to see this American hero's...
4.80 (887 reviews) (~57.49 km from centre)
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Manassas National Battlefield Park
National reserve
Fields marking where the Confederates defeated the Union in the first major fight of the Civil War.
4.70 (4.6K reviews) (~95.65 km from centre)
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Washington Monument Grounds
National reserve
Outdoor theater & a friendship garden in parkland surrounding the landmark Washington Monument.
4.80 (443 reviews) (~57.86 km from centre)
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Eisenhower National Historic Site
Historical place museum
Tranquil former home of President Eisenhower offers tours, military exhibits & a kids programs.
4.70 (929 reviews) (~79.11 km from centre)
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Jerusalem Mill
Historical place
Restored 18th-century Quaker village featuring a mill, a blacksmith shop, a stone house & more.
4.70 (893 reviews) (~27.02 km from centre)
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Green Spring Gardens
Park
Extensive grounds with historic house for tea & tours, plus garden shops, plant education & library.
4.70 (828 reviews) (~70.11 km from centre)
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National Academy of Sciences
Historical place
Meeting place for prominent science groups, with public lectures & displays, plus a gift shop.
4.80 (390 reviews) (~58.13 km from centre)
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United States Capitol
Federal government office
Iconic, domed classical building housing the U.S. Senate & House of Representatives, open for tours.
4.60 (4.6K reviews) (~56.3 km from centre)
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Memorial park
Curving marble wall inscribed with the names of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
4.60 (1.9K reviews) (~56.16 km from centre)
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Riley's Lock (Lock 24)
Historical place
👍👍 Great place to launch kayaks and canoes to explore Seneca creek and Potomac River.
4.70 (458 reviews) (~67.6 km from centre)
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Meridian Hill Park
Park
Leafy city park offering a cascading fountain, statues & a tradition of Sunday drum circles.
4.50 (3K reviews) (~55.1 km from centre)
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Belmont Manor & Historic Park
Event venue
Built in 1738, this 85-acre manor house hosts weddings, programs & other events throughout the year.
4.80 (218 reviews) (~13.62 km from centre)
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Hampton National Historic Site
Historical place
Preserved 18th-century plantation with Georgian architecture, period furnishings & formal gardens.
4.60 (517 reviews) (~14.09 km from centre)
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Peirce Mill
Historical landmark
👍👍 I love this spot! Great trails that take you into rock creek park, picnic tables, restrooms, water fountains…and plenty of parking. The mill itself is also a great place to explore — a lot of history
4.70 (290 reviews) (~54.48 km from centre)
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Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House
History museum
Early-1800s mansion & former plantation with a modest 1940 home designed by Wright in the grounds.
4.70 (286 reviews) (~78.24 km from centre)
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