Located just a short drive or water taxi ride outside of Baltimore's popular Inner Harbor, Fort McHenry is a must see while visiting Baltimore. This fort and its tall flag pole are what Francis Scott Key saw as he wrote The Star Spangled Banner during the War of 1812 and the fort is well preserved today for all to still... more

If you are into history or structures of the past, you should definately visit this landmark. You can take a water taxi from the Inner Harbor, although we decided to walk. Probably about 1.5-2 miles, but it was a nice day and wasn't a bad walk at all. As for the fort itself, this is the first fort I've ever... more

I've visited Fort McHenry twice and I enjoyed it both times. If you're into U.S. history, it's a place worth seeing. It was here that a British fleet bombarded the fort in an attempt to take the city of Baltimore. The city had supported a number of privateers that had preyed on British shipping. The fort managed to hold out... more

Fort McHenry is a great place to go if you're spending the day in Baltimore. To get there from the Inner Harbor, a fun means of transportation is the Water Taxi. The visitor center is free and includes a movie telling the history of the fort in regards to the War of 1812. The movie is kind of old, but... more

I never tire of this national treasure. A new visitor's center is being constructed on the site. The grounds and fort are great places to stroll on a beautiful sunny day. The national park guides add much to the experience. more

The Inner Harbor of Baltimore is a fantastic place to visit but don't overlook Fort McHenry, located at the tip of the Federal Hill part of town. The easiest way to get there is by water taxi. It only costs $8 for an all-day pass on the water taxi but if you plan on seeing things in the Harborplace area... more