ROAD TRIPS & DRIVING TOURS Baltimore’s Historic Charles Street Byway Or enjoy a different kind of adventure along Baltimore’s Historic Charles Street Byway; only 12 miles long, it’s the perfect bicyclist’s road trip. Fill up a Thermos from a local coffee shop for a morning stop in Sherwood Gardens: a hidden oasis in the middle of the metropolis, touting a multicolored sea of dazzling tulips in the spring. Stop for a stroll in Charles Village; this international neighborhood is the home of Johns Hopkins University, the Baltimore Museum of Art and cuisine from around the globe. Take a break in Mount Vernon to wander the galleries of the Walters Art Museum, where its stunning collections and legendary “Cabinet of Curiosities” are a perfect fit for every road trip. Explore the beautiful George Peabody Library, climb the steps of the Washington Monument, and witness the roots of religious freedom at the Basilica of the Assumption, the Western Hemisphere’s first Catholic cathedral, and First Unitarian Church Baltimore, birthplace of the Unitarian faith. Then coast the last mile for dinner and drinks on Baltimore’s world-famous Inner Harbor. This glittering jewel in the heart of the city makes the perfect place to marvel at your two-wheeled road trip in an afternoon. Historic National Road Byway Or if you’re a traditionalist, Maryland’s Historic National Road Scenic Byway might be the archetypal road trip. Following America’s first highway from Baltimore out through the gorgeous Allegheny Mountains, this trip packs a lifetime of memories into just 170 miles. Kick it off with a water taxi ride around Baltimore harbor and an Orioles game at “The Yard,” and then head west for stirring vistas and dashboard-horizon fun. George Peabody Library in Mount Vernon on Baltimore’s Historic Charles Street Byway For use on light backgrounds For us Experience Three Scenic Byways Videos with the Blippar App Escape the highway and enjoy a byway for a relaxing road trip to explore charming towns, the splendor of nature and hidden gems. Download and use the Blippar app to get a taste of these road trips. DOWNLOAD BLIPPAR APP FILL SCREEN WITH IMAGE BLIPP IMAGE INTO LIFE! DOW BLIPP DOWNLOAD BLIPPAR APP FILL SCREEN WITH IMAGE BLIPP IMAGE INTO LIFE! Explore the once-secret network of trails, waterways and safe houses used by enslaved people fleeing north to escape slavery. Take your time experiencing the special beauty of this tidewater region with its pristine waterways and vibrant historic waterfront villages. Though only a dozen miles long, Charles Street is packed with world-renowned museums, captivating performing arts, high-intensity professional sports and a variety of fine dining establishments. 36 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 PHOTO: ANDREA IZOTTII Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Chesapeake Country Baltimore’s Historic Charles Street
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