FreeFort McHenry National Monument: Paved Harbor Seawall Walk & Star Fort Ramparts
Visit on your scheduleNov 1 – Feb 28 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Park grounds and seawall trail open daily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Historic Fort and Visitor Center open daily 9:00 AM–4:45 PM; Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230 · 2.5 mi approx. from BaltimoreDirections
All ages; 1-mile flat paved seawall trail completely stroller-friendly; NPS Junior Ranger booklet available for kids
FreePark grounds, seawall walking trail, and visitor center are Free; Historic star fort ramparts entrance: $15 adults (16+), Children 15 & under Free
About this adventure
Located at the tip of Baltimore's Locust Point where the Patapsco River meets the harbor, Fort McHenry National Monument is where Francis Scott Key was inspired to pen The Star-Spangled Banner during the War of 1812. The park grounds feature a flat, smooth, 1-mile paved seawall trail that wraps completely around the peninsula, providing an unmatched stroller-friendly winter walking circuit. Families can take in brisk harbor breezes, watch ocean freighters and tugboats navigate the shipping channel, and observe wintering diving ducks and seagulls along the rocks. Inside the heated modern visitor center, families can watch an orientation film, pick up an engaging National Park Service Junior Ranger activity booklet for young historians, and access clean family restrooms and nursing-friendly seating. Exploring the historic brick star fort and touching original iron cannons sparks endless curiosity for older kids.
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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
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