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FAMILY ATTRACTIONS \/ EXPLORATION<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Baltimore Conservatory
\n& Botanic Gardens
\n<\/b><\/strong>Druid Hill Park
\nBaltimore 410-396-0180
\nwww.baltimorecity.gov<\/a>
\nThe beautiful 1888 Victorian Palm House combines with three display greenhouses and 1.5 acres of flower gardens to provide a retreat of breathtaking beauty.<\/p>\n

The Baltimore Zoo
\n<\/b><\/strong>Druid Hill Park
\nBaltimore 410-396-7102
\nwww.marylandzoo.org<\/a>
\nRecognized as the third oldest zoological park in the nation, the zoo delivers a fun-filled day for everyone in the family as it showcases more than 2,250 animals and offers many special programs.<\/p>\n

Captain Don\u2019s Fishing Charters
\n<\/b><\/strong>Fell\u2019s Point, Inner Harbor
\nBaltimore 410-342-2004
\nwww.fishbaltimore.com<\/a>
\nFamilies and children are welcome to enjoy the excitement of Chesapeake Bay sport fishing on a boat licensed for six passengers with all tackle and licenses provided.<\/p>\n

Ladew Topiary Gardens
\n<\/b><\/strong>3535 Jarrettsville Pike
\nMonkton 410-557-9466
\nwww.ladewgardens.com<\/a>
\nInternationally known or its imaginative topiary and flower gardens, the site offers a 1.5-mile trail and observation boardwalk through wetland forest and marsh.<\/p>\n

National Aquarium in Baltimore
\n<\/b><\/strong>501 E. Pratt Street
\nBaltimore 410-576-3800
\nhttps:\/\/aqua.org<\/a>
\nThis Inner Harbor attraction s celebrated as Maryland\u2019s most popular destination for visitors. The aquarium encompasses four levels that provide a dazzling showcase for marine mammals, amphibians, birds, and fish. Dolphin performances, a rain forest with exotic birds, and a shark pool are just a few of the world-class features.<\/p>\n

Oriole Park at Camden Yards
\n<\/b><\/strong>333 W. Camden Street
\nBaltimore 410-685-9800
\nwww.mlb.com\/orioles<\/a>
\nThe historic 1920s design of the stadium combines an intimate feeling with state-of-the-art technology to ensure Baltimore\u2019s reputation for baseball excitement. Take the whole family \u201cout to the ballgame\u201d or tour the Orioles Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n

Top of the World
\n<\/b><\/strong>World Trade Center
\n401 E. Pratt Street
\nBaltimore 410-837-8439
\nhttp:\/\/www.viewbaltimore.org<\/a>
\nDiscover the breathtaking beauty of the Baltimore skyline with 360-degree views\u00a0 from the vantage point of the 27th floor.\u00a0 Baltimore\u2019s World Trade Center is also the world\u2019s tallest pentagonal building.<\/p>\n

Museums
\n<\/b><\/strong>
\nBabe Ruth Birthplace & Museum
\n<\/b><\/strong>216 Emory Street
\nBaltimore 410-727-1539
\nhttp:\/\/baberuthmuseum.org<\/a>
\nThis National Historic Site honors the birthplace of Babe Ruth but also pays tribute to Baltimore\u2019s Colts and Orioles teams and legendary Johnny Unitas.<\/p>\n

Baltimore Museum of Industry
\n<\/b><\/strong>1415 Key Highway
\nBaltimore 410-727-4808
\nwww.thebmi.org<\/a>
\nIn addition to displays that bring to life industry from day\u2019s past, visitors can enjoy hands-on activities for children as well as family theater productions.<\/p>\n

Baltimore School for the Arts
\n<\/b><\/strong>712 Cathedral Street
\nBaltimore 410-396-8378
\nwww.bsfa.org<\/a>
\nAs a community enrichment resource, the school provides programs for children in the Baltimore public education system.<\/p>\n

Carroll County Farm Museum
\n<\/b><\/strong>500 S. Center Street
\nWestminster 410-386-3880
\nhttp:\/\/carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org\/<\/a>
\nSee how families and soldiers lived in the 1800s at this historic site with actors dressed in period costumes and special event.<\/p>\n

Fire Museum of Maryland
\n<\/b><\/strong>1301 York Road
\nLutherville 410-321-7500
\nwww.firemuseummd.org<\/a>
\nThis venue captures the imagination and attention of the entire family with its superb collection of hand-pulled, horse-drawn, and motorized equipment.<\/p>\n

Maryland Science Center
\n<\/b><\/strong>601 Light Street
\nBaltimore 410-685-5225
\nwww.mdsci.org<\/a>
\nLocated at the end of Inner Harbor, the center offers an interactive voyage into science through an extensive array of displays and exhibits. Three sprawling floors present hands-on exhibits that explore energy, the Hubble Space Telescope, the human body, static electricity, holograms, and virtually endless areas of interest.<\/p>\n

National Museum of Dentistry
\n<\/b><\/strong>31 S. Greene Street
\nBaltimore 410-706-0600
\nhttp:\/\/www.dental.umaryland.edu\/museum<\/a>
\nThis Smithsonian affiliate museum offers fun and interactive exhibits on oral health and dental history.<\/p>\n

The Oregon Ridge Nature Center
\n<\/b><\/strong>13401 Beaver Dam Road
\nCockeysville 410-887-1815
\nwww.baltimorecountymd.gov<\/a>
\nThe center houses environmental displays and live animals including snakes, frogs, and turtles.<\/p>\n

Port Discovery, the Kid-Powered Museum
\n<\/b><\/strong>35 Market Place
\nBaltimore 410-727-8120
\nwww.portdiscovery.org<\/a>
\nRanked among the nation\u2019s top children\u2019s museums by Child Magazine, this venue offers ever-changing interactive exhibits and programs for kids from 2 through 12 years of age.<\/p>\n

Steppingstone Museum
\n<\/b><\/strong>461 Quaker Bottom Road
\nHavre de Grace 410-939-2299
\nwww.steppingstonemuseum.org<\/a>
\nView a turn-of-the-century working farm and enjoy family-oriented seasonal events such as autumn\u2019s craft classes, pumpkin carving, and scarecrow making. Children will love the carriage barn with its buggies and sleighs.<\/p>\n

Walters Art Museum
\n<\/b><\/strong>600 N. Charles Street
\nBaltimore 410-547-9000
\nhttp:\/\/thewalters.org<\/a>
\nSpecial Saturday activities are available for children at this world-class venue that showcases 55 centuries of art from Egyptian mummies to European masterpieces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS \/ EXPLORATION Baltimore Conservatory & Botanic Gardens Druid Hill Park Baltimore 410-396-0180 www.baltimorecity.gov The beautiful 1888 Victorian Palm House combines with three display greenhouses and 1.5 acres of flower gardens to provide a retreat of breathtaking beauty. The Baltimore Zoo Druid Hill Park Baltimore 410-396-7102 www.marylandzoo.org Recognized as the third oldest zoological park […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-273","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Baltimore3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/273","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Baltimore3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Baltimore3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Baltimore3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Baltimore3\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=273"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Baltimore3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/273\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":872,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Baltimore3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/273\/revisions\/872"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Baltimore3\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=273"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}