1. Take a Helicopter Tour
If you're looking for the chance to view the highlights of the city from a unique bird's eye viewpoint, you're sure to love a helicopter tour. Charm City Helicopters offers thirty-minute helicopter rides above the city starting from 1800 South Clinton Street and ending at the same location after circling the city. Attractions visible from the flight include Oriole Park at Camden Yards, M&T Bank Stadium, Fell's Point, Inner Harbor, the skyline of Baltimore, and more.
2. Go Ghost Hunting
With Let's Roam, the #1 scavenger hunt company, you participate in an interactive tour to haunted locations all over the city for a price that won't break the bank. Your tour starts at 519 West Fayette Street, then goes ghost-hunting at Westminster Church Cemetery, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, and Hippodrome Theatre. Who knows what spirits you may encounter?
3. Sail Away
For history buffs, sailing enthusiasts, or anyone looking for an easy way to tour Baltimore while learning something new, the History of Chesapeake Bay Sailing Tour is the way to go. The trip takes an hour and a half, sets sails from and returns to 801 Key Highway, and encircles Chesapeake Bay, Maryland. Your guide is a knowledgeable local of the city and provides live commentary as you explore Baltimore aboard the waves.
4. Pay Tribute to the Great Writer
Head back to Westminister Cemetery to see the resting place of the famous American author, Edgar Allan Poe. Cemetery gates open between eight and nine in the morning, parking is available off of the street, and the cemetery is located on the southeast corner of Fayette and Greene streets. Visitors describe the grave as an educational and beautiful way to honor one of the literary greats.
5. Hop over to D.C.
The nation's capital is within a day trip from Baltimore and packed full of cultural monuments and cornerstones of the country. You're welcome to explore the city yourself, but alternatively, we recommend the D.C. private day tours from Baltimore via the Baltimore Tour Company. The tour lasts six hours and thoroughly covers the most fascinating locations in D.C.
6. Grab a Bite to Eat
Ghost hunting, sailing, and more– after all this running around Baltimore, you're probably getting hungry. The Fells Point Food Tour, provided by Charm City Tours and three and a half hours long, is sure to satisfy cravings and give you a chance to try some of the best food in the city. Tours include a professional tour guide, a trip around the historical Fells neighborhood, and a variety of food tasting samples along the way.
Whether you're in love with the history of the city or eager to see the newest attractions, Baltimore has something for every visitor.
