Tourism Tuesdays: Fells Point Tours

Tuesday, April 29th, 2014 by WLOY Staff

What: Fells Point Tours

Where: Fells Point

When: April-October

Love Fells Point? Come get a tour at the information center by the Preservation Society! Be sure to take a neighborhood walking tour brochure from the gift shop. The tours depart from here on Friday evening and Saturday morning and focus on topics such as ghosts, the War of 1812, mritime history, or slavery and Frederick Douglass’s tenure in Fells Point.

Get more information here!

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Tourism Tuesdays: Monumental Helicopters

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014 by WLOY Staff

What: Helicopter Tours

Where: Baltimore, Washington DC, and Annapolis

What better way to sight see than from the sky? Monumental Helicopters allows you to take a tour or to learn how to fly! There are many different tours to choose from. You can view the best of Baltimore including all the neighborhoods or just the general attractions in Baltimore like the inner harbor and Camden Yards. They have specialty romance tours during sunset and city lights. There are also tours over annapolis!

Visit the website here!

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Tourism Tuesdays: Segs in the City

Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 by WLOY Staff

What: Segway tours

Where: Fells Point

Touring a city takes a lot of walking but with these Segway’s theres no chance to get tired! You will be able to see more than you ever could and you will have more fun doing it. For only $60 dollars you will be able to see all of Fell’s Point and all of the inner harbor. You will get a full 90 minutes of this city safari and learn so much about Baltimore!

Make your reservations today!

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Tourism Tuesdays: Washington Monument

Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 by WLOY Staff

What: Washington Monument 

Where: 699 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201

Similar to the one in Washington DC, this monument is here in Baltimore! Designed by the same architect this monument was made to commemorate George Washington. Built in 1815 the monument is a part of baltimore history.

Go out and enjoy the weather while touring Baltimore!

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Tourism Tuesdays: 200th anniversary of the War of 1812

Tuesday, March 18th, 2014 by WLOY Staff

What: 200th Anniversary

Where: Baltimore

As the United States commemorates the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and the penning of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” Baltimore takes center stage. There is no better time to explore the ramparts at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, see Key’s original draft at the Maryland Historical Society, discover the story of the battle’s flag at the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House or experience the cobblestoned streets of Fell’s Point, home to many of the privateers who harassed British ships.

There’s no better time to visit than during the War of 1812 Bicentennial. Get these passes and tour all of baltimore at a great price! Click here for more information on other great tours, passes, tours and hotel packages.

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Tourism Tuesdays: Baltimore’s World Trade Center

Tuesday, March 11th, 2014 by WLOY Staff

What: Baltimore’s World Trade Center

Where: E Pratt Street

Baltimore’s World Trade Center – the world’s tallest pentagonal building – is a must-see for anyone visiting Charm City. That’s because the 27th-floor observation deck “Top of the World” – offers panoramic views of the Inner Harbor and Baltimore’s historic waterfront neighborhoods. It’s a great place to get a sense of the city. The observation level also contains exhibits about Baltimore and its economic renaissance.

For more information visit the website here.

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Tourism Tuesdays: Zoo Bloom

Tuesday, February 25th, 2014 by WLOY Staff

What: New Zoo Season!

Where: The Maryland Zoo

When: Saturday March 15 , 2014

Spring is almost here!  It’s time to escape hibernation and head to The Maryland Zoo for the first big event of the new Zoo season.  Join us Saturday, March 15th from 10am – 4pm for Zoo Bloom.  They will  be welcoming spring (and warmer weather) with special activities and treats for both you and the animals!

For more information visit the website here.

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Tourism Tuesdays: America’s First Cathedral

Tuesday, February 11th, 2014 by WLOY Staff

What: America’s First Cathedral 

Where: The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Welcome to America’s First Cathedral, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition to our rank as a Minor Basilica, the church is also a National Shrine, Marian Shrine, National Historic Landmark, and Co-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and we welcome all to visit and worship in what Pope John Paul II referred to as “the worldwide symbol of religious freedom.”

For more information visit their website here!

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