Travel Destinations

Two East Coast Cities with Thriving Harbors Face Off

Baltimore or Boston?

By
Olivia
Schleicher

History

BALTIMORE

  • Fort McHenry the birth place of The Star-Spangled Banner, history dots the harbor from the cobblestone boroughs of Federal Hill, Fells Point and Canton.

BOSTON

  • Experience the history of the American Revolution along The Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile path leading you around downtown's historic sites.

Savory Seafood

BALTIMORE

  • No crab tastes better unless its pulled from the Chesapeake Bay. Maryland Blue Crabs are famously doused with Old Bay and steamed to perfection.

BOSTON

  • From oysters and lobsters to the iconic Clam Chowda you can't go wrong when meandering through downtown and the North End.

The Ballpark

BALTIMORE

  • Oriole Park at Camden Yards voted #1 Ballpark by Stadium Journey. Chow down on a Crab Mac n' Cheese Dog and pair it with a Natty Boh.

BOSTON

  • Chow down on a Fenway Frank at Fenway Park, one of American's oldest ballparks and home to the wicked awesome Red Sox.

Waterfront

BALTIMORE

  • The 7-mile long promenade hugs the waterline stretching from Federal Hill to Canton. Take the water taxi, walk, jog or bike to explore each area.

BOSTON

  • The Charles River Path offers scenic views on both sides of the Charles River. Explore Harvard University, MIT and Boston University campuses.

Tying Up Your Boat

BALTIMORE

BOSTON

  • Dockage is available downtown at Constitution Marina and Boston Yacht Haven, or across the Charles River at Charlestown Marina.

Craft Beer

BALTIMORE

  • For the beer connoisseur, check out Monument City Brewing Co., Union Craft Brewing or Diamondback Brewing Company.

BOSTON

  • Have a cold one at Harpoon Brewery, Samuel Adams Brewing, Percival Beer Company or Trillium Brewing Company.

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