“Oh, say can you see…?” Yes, these famous words, written by Francis Scott Key, were inspired by the British bombardment of Fort McHenry. This historical fort is now a historical site and National Monument. This fort’s history dates back to the Revolutionary War, and was integral in several other conflicts including the War of 1812 and The Mexican War.
There are several hotels near Fort McHenry including the upscale Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore and the Inn at Henderson’s Wharf, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member. If you are looking for cheaper Baltimore hotels, you can look farther away from Fort McHenry. Hotels in this category include the Quality Inn Downtown Baltimore.
A major benefit of staying at a hotel near Fort McHenry is that you will have easy, quick access to this attraction, along with several other historical sites around the city of Baltimore.
While there is so much to see at Fort McHenry, the typical visit lasts about two hours. While there is no charge to visit the park grounds, there is a charge to visit the historic area. The $10 fee for adults is a seven-day permit, allowing you multiple visits to the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.
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