# Fort McHenry National Monument: Paved Harbor Seawall Walk & Star Fort Ramparts > Place to go for families in the Baltimore–Columbia–Towson area (MD). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Park grounds and seawall trail open daily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Historic Fort and Visitor… - Dates: Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230 - Ages: All ages; 1-mile flat paved seawall trail completely stroller-friendly; NPS Junior Ranger booklet available for kids - Price: Park grounds, seawall walking trail, and visitor center are Free; Historic star fort ramparts entrance: $15 adults (16+), Children 15 & under Free - Schedule: 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 - Organizer: National Park Service - Official page: https://www.nps.gov/fomc/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/baltimore/activities/fort-mchenry-national-monument-paved-harbor-seawall-walk-and-star-fort--listing-b7fbba3145832956d52cc79a ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Baltimore - [Inner Harbor Ice Rink: Outdoor Waterfront Ice Skating at Harborplace Amphitheater](https://grassyknees.com/baltimore/activities/inner-harbor-ice-rink-outdoor-waterfront-ice-skating-at-harborplace-am--listing-57ac703ecabac6519bb4e2ef) — Nov 14 – Jan 18 · 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Inner Harbor Ice Rink · All ages · From $11 · checked Nov 5. 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