East Coast Travel: How to Safely Explore Baltimore in 2 Days! 🌆

Is Baltimore really as scary as they say? Nestled among East Coast giants (DC, NYC, Philly), this underrated harbor city offers history, art, and crab feasts—perfect for a 1-2 day stop! Daytime = safe & delightful if you stay smart. Here’s my tried-and-tested itinerary: 🌸 DAY 1: History & Harbor Highlights 1️⃣ Fort McHenry Where the U.S. national anthem was born! Explore wartime forts with harbor views. 🇺🇸 2️⃣ Inner Harbor (Core Attractions) National Aquarium: A must-see! Glass tunnels with sharks & jellyfish galore. 🐠 Historic Ships: Tour submarines & lighthouses docked here. 🚢 World Trade Center Observatory: Skyline views from the top! 3️⃣ American Visionary Art Museum Whimsical, colorful, and wildly Instagrammable. 📸 4️⃣ Federal Hill Park Sunset over the harbor = pure magic. 🌇 📚 DAY 2: Culture & Cherry Blossoms 1️⃣ Washington Monument (Baltimore’s Version!) Surrounded by magnolia blooms in spring (late March). 💮 2️⃣ George Peabody Library "The most beautiful library in the U.S."—gold ceilings, spiral staircases. 🤩 3️⃣ Baltimore Museum of Art Free entry + Matisse/Picasso masterpieces. 4️⃣ Johns Hopkins University Stroll the ivy-covered campus. 🎓 ✨ Afternoon option: Head to DC for cherry blossoms (see my last post!).* ⚠️ Safety Tips Daytime = safe in tourist zones (Inner Harbor, museums). Avoid deserted streets & nighttime wandering. Park indoors (never leave valuables in cars!). Dine in Inner Harbor: Try Captain James Crab House for Maryland crabs! 🦀 Final Thought: "Baltimore’s grit hides glitter—just plan smart!" #Baltimore #USATravel #EastCoast #TravelSafe #HiddenGems