The curious history of Baltimore stretches back to the mid seventeenth century, when the first towns with the name were founded along the Chesapeake Bay as ports. Over time, the ports grew bigger and bigger and wealthier and wealthier, until finally the city settled in its final location where it remains to this day.

Unfortunately, many of the most historic buildings in the city were burned to the ground in the great fire of 1904 that removed many of the best known and most important buildings in the city.

There are many great tourist attractions to enjoy during your stay, including the National Aquarium, which is one of the worlds largest, and most well stocked. It has an excellent collection of Atlantic fish including sharks and rays that offer a great experience for children of all ages.

The Baltimore Orioles are one of the oldest franchises in the baseball leagues, and they have a famous stadium, which is described as one of the best in the country. You can take a tour of the stands and major league museum of Oriole Park of Camden Yards, and get to know more about the history of the sport and the team.

Other Baltimore attractions that you will want to pack into your visit include the Washington Monument in the Mount Vernon neighborhood, which is smaller, but no less spectacular than the one in DC, and is a popular site for anyone who wants to know more about the founding fathers of the country. Other Baltimore attractions include Locust Point, which was once the main port for the city, and the landscapes of Anne Arundel Country to the south of the city.

The main shopping area in Baltimore around the centre of the city is excellent and most of the big name stores that you would expect including Bloomingdales are represented in the city. Many people consider that shopping is one of the main Baltimore attractions, and visitors will find that there are plenty of places to spend cash, which is why Baltimore is such a popular place for people to go on Christmas Shopping trips to the USA.