Welcome to Baltimore!

USS Constellation at Baltimore's Inner HarborCan you hear it? The crunch of gravel under your tires, the hum of the car engine, the laughter of friends and chatter of loved ones. They're the sounds of a road trip; of good times and new adventures. Under clear summer skies or a soft autumn breeze, Baltimore is a city of wondrous discovery. During fragrant spring Sundays or crisp winter nights, Baltimore has so much to share.

Most people think of the Harbor when they think of Baltimore. Have you been? If so, maybe you took a trip on a harbor taxi or ate ice cream on a cobblestone street in historic Fell's Point.

But not too far from the Inner Harbor lie treasures in history, art and culture. That's what the African American Heritage and Attractions Guide is all about. We'll introduce you to places that you may not have heard of, and others that you've wanted to see. Visit The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum, the nation's first wax museum of African American history. Explore the worlds of jazz legends like Eubie Blake and contemporary performers like Donte Winslow. Plus there's dining, shopping and culture to experience in Baltimore's rich and diverse neighborhoods. So, put on your walking shoes, grab your camera, and don't forget to take us along!