Groups participating in the National Festival of the States in Washington, D.C. are encouraged to extend their stay and visit the historic and vibrant city centre of Baltimore - the Inner Harbor.

Located in the heart of Inner Harbor is Harbor Place, THE place to be for fine dining and entertainment. Select bands may have the privilege of performing to thousands at the ampitheatre that sits just off of the waterfront, an area of “high traffic”.

The National Aquarium, which houses sharks, dolphins, rays and tropical fish among the more than 16,000 creatures in naturalistic exhibits, including a walk-through rain forest, an exciting live-action dolphin show and a new Australian exhibit are “must sees” for visiting groups.

Historic Fort McHenry, where the words to the Star Spangled Banner were penned, is located nearby and should be a high priority to all groups visiting the region.

Because there is so much to do and see, we recommend a full day excursion to Baltimore from Washington, D.C., which is most easily done in a 4 or 5 five itinerary.