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Baltimore Zoo:- Druid
Hill Park, Exit 7 off 1-83, Baltimore, MD 21211
Phone:-
410-366-LION
A visit to Baltimore is certainly incomplete without a visit
to the Baltimore Zoo. Located in the heart of Druid Hill Park,
the zoo takes you on an amazing journey, where you can meet
more than 2,200 animals. Baltimore Zoo has something or the
other for everyone, and every time you visit the zoo, you
are bound to have at least one encounter that amazes you.
The children’s zoo, which is within the main zoo, is
a treat to watch. It’s a place where kids can hop from
lily pad to lily pad, perch in an oriole’s nest,
play on a giant tree slide, groom friendly goats-the list
is endless.
Ticket Rates:- $12.00 for adults, $10.00
for seniors, $8 for children between two to twelve years of
age.
National Aquarium in Baltimore:- 501 E. Pratt
St. Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone:-
410-234-3800
The
National Aquarium in Baltimore seeks to stimulate interest
in, develop knowledge about and inspire stewardship of aquatic
environments. The aquarium provides cultural, recreational
and educational experiences that meet the needs of diverse
communities. The aquarium is home to approximately 10,500
specimens and more than 560 species.
Evergreen
House:- The John Hopkins University 4545 North Charles
Street, Baltimore, MD 21210
Phone:-
410-516-0341
The
former residence of Ambassador John Work Garrett and his wife,
Alice Warder Garrett, Evergreen House is a 48-room historic
house museum located on 26 acres on North Charles Street in
Baltimore. The special features of the museum include the
Rare Book Library, which houses over 8000 volumes, the only
extrant theatrical sets by Leon Bakst, the eminent Russian
designer, Alice Warder Garrett’s large collection of
early 20th century paintings, exquisite examples of Tiffany
lamps, vases and chandeliers, etc.
The Walters Art Museum:- 600 N. Charles St,
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone:-
410-547-9000
The
Walters Art Museum is internationally renowned for its collection,
which was amassed by two men, William and Henry Walters. The
collection presents an overview of world art from pre dynastic
Egypt to 20th century. The museum’s treasure includes
Greek sculpture and Roman sarcophagi, medieval ivories, old
Master paintings, Art Deco jewelry, and 19th century masterpieces.
At the end of 2001, the Walters celebrated the grand reopening
of its largest building, which underwent a dramatic three
year renovation. The renovation has allowed many objects to
be on view for the first time, and presented the collection
in a dramatic light.
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