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Basilica of the Assumption
Also known as America’s First Cathedral,
the Basilica of the National Shrine
of the Assumption of the Blessed
Virgin Mary (%410-727-3565; http://www.
baltimorebasilica.org; 409 Cathedral St; h7am-
4pm Mon-Fri, to 5:30pm Sat, to 4:30pm Sun),
commonly known as the Basilica of the
Assumption, is one of the city’s most
prominent landmarks. The structure,
with its prominent dome and twin
spires, is considered the masterpiece of
architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe.
The Walk » Head west on Mulberry St for
500ft, then turn right on Park Ave. Walk this way
for 1000ft and turn left on Monument St; the
Historical Society will be 200ft ahead on your left.
Maryland Historical Society
With more than 5.4 million artifacts,
the Maryland Historical Society (www.
mdhs.org; 201 W Monument St; adult/child $9/6;
h10am-5pm Wed-Sat, noon-5pm Sun) is one of
the largest collections of Americana in
the world, including Francis Scott Key’s
original manuscript of the Star-Spangled
Banner. Fascinating permanent exhibits
trace Maryland’s colonial, Civil War and
19th-century history.
The Walk » Head back the way you came and
turn left on Park Ave. Follow for 1000ft and turn
right on Madison St. After 500ft turn left on
Charles St and follow it uphill for 1500ft.
Charles Street
This residential neighborhood is one of
the most pleasant parts of Baltimore.
Charles St is the main thoroughfare
through the area, meandering past
row houses and sidewalk cafes. We
recommend eating at Brewer’s Art
(%410-547-6925; 1106 N Charles St; sandwiches
$9-12, mains $19-26; h4pm-2am Mon-Sat,
5pm-2am Sun), which is divided into
two portions: a subterranean cave
that mesmerizes the senses with an
overwhelming selection of beers, and a
great upstairs restaurant serving New
American cuisine.
The Walk » The Washington Monument is back
on Charles St down the hill, about 2000ft from
Brewer’s Art.