Baltimore Overview | An informative introduction to Baltimore, Maryland

The Patapsco River Estuary is where the city of Baltimore is located and was the primary port for shipping grain and tobacco.

Baltimore is located on the western side of the Chesapeake Bay.

Fort McKenry is a significant Baltimore landmark known for its successful defense against the British in the War of 1812, inspiring the US national anthem.

John Hopkins Hospital System is a recognizable employer headquartered in the Baltimore Metro area.

John Hopkins University is a notable college located in the Baltimore Metro area.

Baltimore's Inner Harbor is a central, beautiful area with several city landmarks and historic vessels.

The Trans Am Tower is the tallest, but bland-looking, building in Baltimore.

The Emerson Bromo Seltzer Tower is a 289-foot clock tower known for its battlements.

The Baltimore Trust Building, also known as the Bank of America building, is the city's second tallest building and is notable for its Art Deco architecture; its old bank lobby is now an Under Armour fitness center.

The Baltimore Trust Building, also known as the Bank of America building, is the city's second tallest building and is notable for its Art Deco architecture; its old bank lobby is now an Under Armour fitness center.

The Baltimore World Trade Center is the tallest equilateral pentagon-shaped building in the world.

The USS Constellation, moored in the Inner Harbor, was the last sail-only ship built by the US Navy.

The USS Torsk, moored in the Inner Harbor, is famous for sinking the last enemy ship of World War II.

The USCG Taney, located in the Inner Harbor, was the last ship to be commissioned at Pearl Harbor.

Pearl Harbor is mentioned as the location where the USCG Taney was commissioned before being stationed in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

The LV116 Chesapeake, located in the Inner Harbor, helped guide boats through the Chesapeake Bay.

The National Aquarium is the most popular tourist attraction in the state of Maryland.

The American Visionary Art Museum is an eye-catching museum designated by Congress as the national museum for Visionary art.

The Inner Harbor unique 7t null Lighthouse is one of the oldest Chesapeake lighthouses still in existence and is now a small Museum.

The Washington Monument in Baltimore was the first major monument in the country to honor George Washington.

The Mount Vernon neighborhood is home to the Washington Monument and the Basilica of the Assumption.

The Basilica of the Assumption, located in the Mount Vernon neighborhood, was the first Catholic cathedral built after the nation's founding.

The Mount CLA train station now houses the B&O Railroad Museum and is considered the birthplace of American railroading.

The B&O Railroad Museum, located in the historic Mount CLA train station, has the largest collection of 19th-century locomotives in the country.

The Lexington Market is one of the longest continually operated public markets in the country, with over 40 vendors.

The MNT Bank Stadium is the home stadium for the Baltimore Ravens, located a few blocks away from the Inner Harbor.

Oriole Park is the home stadium for the Baltimore Orioles and is considered one of the best stadiums in baseball.

The Battle Monument was constructed to honor those who died in the War of 1812 and is the primary symbol of the city, found on the Seal of Baltimore.

The Frederick Douglass Isaac Myers Maritime Park focuses on the contributions of African-Americans to Baltimore's important Maritime industry.

The Frederick Douglas Isaac Meers Maritime Park is located in the historic Fels Point neighborhood.

The Baltimore Museum of Industry has exhibits on manufacturing and Industry and is home to the oldest surviving steam Tugboat, the Baltimore.