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Fort McHenry National Monument


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 189 attractions in Baltimore
Traveller Description: Historic fort that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the U.S. national anthem.
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Attraction type: Historic site, Monument, Mission, National park, Other
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: 2400 E Fort Ave Baltimore, MD 21230-5393
Tel: 410-962-4290
Fax: 410-962-2500

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4 of 5 stars
Lexington, Kentucky
10 Sep 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Ft. McHenry is located on the outskirts of the Inner Harbor, just past Federal Hill in Baltimore. You could walk it if you are staying in the Inner Harbor but there is plenty of parking at the fort and no fee for parking. As of 9/7/09, the entrance fee into the park was $9/person (kids are free) and there is... more

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5 of 5 stars
New York City
8 Sep 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Thanks to all the reviews here, we made a detour to Fort McHenry Monument while visiting Baltimore. It was a great experience. We got there around 4:00pm to see the lowering of the huge flag and raising of a smaller flag. As most reviewers mentioned, the short film is a must see. Bring your own refreshment. The park is clean... more

4 Aug 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The water taxi took us to the fort where we spent sevearl hours learning about American History. It was well worth the trip and the price was very reasonable. We learned a lot. The staff was very knowleable. If you visit Baltimore, dont' miss this opportunity. more

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5 of 5 stars
Naples, FL
17 Jul 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We took our 8 and 11 year old kids here, plus a bonus 11 year old friend, for an afternoon, on July 13, 2009. The Park Ranger talk was the best ever, of any place we've visited, and I'm not exaggerating. They bring out a replica flag (though you don't know this at the start) the same size as the... more

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4 of 5 stars
Leatherstocking Region New York
9 Jul 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

#1 this is a heck of a walk from the inner harbor, so drive, it is pretty easy to get to and plenty of parking. #2 After the visitors center (which is small but being upgrade for 2010) there is not much else but to walk in and around the old fort. Signs and information was plentiful, but it might... more

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5 of 5 stars
Sweettroit, MI
24 Jun 2009

I went there with my 7 year old & the in-laws. My daughter really liked the "Junior Ranger" program, had 15 some questions to answer to earn a "Junior Ranger Badge". This was a good way to keep her interested & got her understanding a bit of the history of Fort McHenry. The in-laws also really liked it. Not a... more

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5 of 5 stars
Perth Amboy, NJ
22 Jun 2009

My husband and I visited on a crisp and beautiful September day. The film at the visitor's center gave a brief historical account of what led up to the fateful event that inspired our national anthem. The fort grounds were interesting to explore, and the view was beautiful. The "museum" portion, recreation of soldiers' quarters, uniforms, etc was also interesting.... more

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4 of 5 stars
New Jersey
10 Jun 2009

We took the water taxi to Ft. McHenry 6/1/09 and it was very convenient, although extremely windy and cold at 10 a.m. on the boat. See the movie first so you get an overview of the story of the fort---the end is a very moving experience. If you have a Senior Pass for the National Parks you and 3 people... more

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5 of 5 stars
Tennessee
30 May 2009

Went to Fort McHenry day before Memorial Day - not crowded at all. enjoyed the film before touring the fort and the visit to the fort was awesome - made you realize some of the sacrifices men and women have made so we can have our freedom. Highly recommend more

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5 of 5 stars
San Fernando, California
14 May 2009

We made a special trip to Fort McHenry on our way to Pennsylvania from Virginia. If you like history, this is a must-see. View the short film in the Visitor's Center on the history of the fort and Francis Scott Key, it is very informative. At the end of the movie, as the drapes slowly open to a picture window,... more

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Fort McHenry National Monument Address

2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230-5393
Tel: 410-962-4290 Fax: 410-962-2500