Baltimore is a beautiful and historical city that has so much to offer. If you are trying to plan a trip to Baltimore, look no further! With so many sites to see, it may seem overwhelming, but many of Baltimore’s highlights can be seen from the comfort of your own car. Our app, Action Tour Guide, offers a self-guided driving tour of Baltimore, which is the easiest, cheapest, and best way to tour this city. Here are the top sites in Baltimore that you can see from the comfort of your car!
Fort McHenry National Monument
Best known for its role in the War of 1812, the Fort McHenry National Monument is a national park site, and the grounds are open to the public for free. As the birthplace of our national anthem, this is a great site to learn more about America’s history.
Fells Point
This neighborhood is the perfect place to explore by car, but it’s also a great place to get out and take a walk! Fells Point is a charming Baltimore neighborhood with cobblestone streets, a gorgeous waterfront, and over 100 small businesses. You can grab a bite to eat, shop local, and grab a drink in this adorable area of Baltimore.
City Hall
Admire the stunning architecture of Baltimore’s City Hall, located in downtown Baltimore. This building is six stories tall, and the exterior is built from marble. While you’re here, you can check out the War Memorial Plaza right across from the building. As one of the most beautiful structures in Baltimore, you’ll want to at least drive by as you tour the city.
Washington Monument
The Washington Monument in Baltimore connects Mount Vernon Place and Washington Place, creating Mount Vernon Square Park. This was the first public monument to honor George Washington, making it an excellent place for history buffs. This monument has a beautiful exterior, as well as a stunning interior made from restored white marble.
Douglass Place
Douglass Place is a neighborhood with a group of historic rowhouses representing “alley houses” that were the norm in the late 1800s. Alley houses were usually two narrow bays wide, two stories high with a cellar, and had shed roofs. These houses were designed by Frederick Douglass, and were used as rental houses for blacks in the 1800s. This historical area is a must-see!
Edgar Allan Poe House
This National Historic Landmark that is perfect for book-lovers! This home is well-preserved from when Poe lived there, and exhibits tell the story of the author’s life. While you’re at it, you can also drive to the site of Poe’s death, located at Church Home & Hospital, where he died from congestion of the brain.
Federal Hill Park
This 10-acre park is located on Baltimore’s south shore of the Inner Harbor. This area offers some of the city’s best views as you look north to the downtown skyline. Besides recreational activities, this park offers several historical monuments, one commemorating the Battle of Baltimore, and another honoring the War of 1812.
Babe Ruth Birthplace
This site is perfect for sports fanatics! While you’re here, you can tour Babe Ruth’s birthplace and learn more about his life in the museum on site. You will see rare Babe Ruth artifacts and trophies from the World Series and Super Bowl.
All of these sites are included in our GPS-navigated Baltimore driving tour. Other notable areas on this self-guided drive include the Baltimore Visitor Center, USS Constellation, Mr. Trash Wheel, National Katyn Memorial, Reginald F. Lewis Museum, B&O Railroad Museum, and so much more!
This tour offers value, safety, and flexibility, making it the best option for exploring all that Baltimore has to offer. You can even use it offline, exploring Baltimore at your own pace during any time of the day!
