The summer travel season is synonymous with fun, sun and lots of great activities that create lifelong memories. The hardest part is always deciding where to go. You'll want to choose a destination that has culture, beautiful scenery, great food and fun to satisfy any personality.Once you start your research, the choice will be clear. Few East Coast cities offer the variety and charm of Baltimore. Here are the top reasons to visit this jewel of Chesapeake Bay:
Easy Access
Baltimore is easy to get to and it's even easier to get around once you're there. With gas prices soaring, it's nice that most of the city's attractions, restaurants, nightlife, neighborhoods are within a comfortable stroll from downtown hotels. All you'll need to get around in Baltimore is your two feet.
Amazing Packages
Many Baltimore hotels are celebrating the summer travel months by offering packages that include room accommodations and access to other activities such as wine tastings, aquarium visits, Orioles baseball games and much more.
Customize your vacation for romance or family fun. With so many options, there's bound to be one the suits you. Here is a look at some of the most popular packages:
* Food and Wine Escape
This package includes a private wine tasting including a half bottle of Chardonnay and Cabernet, a set of two special edition stemless wine glasses, a Robert Mondavi signature corkscrew, a "Food and Wine Best Bets" guide to the area and deluxe overnight accommodations with breakfast for two.
* National Aquarium's All-Inclusive VIP Experience
This package gives travelers immediate entry to the National Aquarium and admission into Play! The Dolphin Show, the new 4D Immersion Theater, exclusive Harbor Magic Animal Planet Australia Creature Card, Harbor Magic Passport and discounts worth hundreds of dollars in savings. Overnight accommodations at a Harbor Magic Hotel of your choice and breakfast for two will make this trip one to remember.
* Ghostly Getaways
For those who love history with a bit of a fright, this unique package is for you. It includes two tickets to the original Fell's Point GhostWalk, autographed copy of the book "Baltimore's Harbor Haunts," overnight accommodations and breakfast for two.
Awesome Activities
Do you love baseball? Visit the birthplace of Babe Ruth and follow it with an Oriole game. Like science? Visit the Maryland Science Center and the National Aquarium. World-class dining? Of course Baltimore seafood is famous, but there are many dining adventures waiting in the city's eclectic neighborhoods, from Canton to Little Italy to Federal Hill. Shop 'til you drop downtown with upscale shops and boutiques to satisfy anyone's need for retail therapy. History buff? Baltimore is host to a wide variety of historical attractions. Explore a deep maritime heritage with historic vessels lining the harbor, like the U.S.S. Constellation, the only surviving civil war vessel, and the Torsk, the submarine that fired the final shot of World War II. Or simply kick back, relax and take in the scenery. There really are more and more activities for everyone in Baltimore.
By booking hotel packages and attraction tickets online, you can save hundreds of dollars. Start by visiting www.Baltimore.org/packages to learn more about the perfect summer travel package for you.
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