# Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine > Historic fort with expansive grounds and scenic water views creates a peaceful atmosphere with a cool breeze. Period reenactments and live demonstrations add an interactive, educational energy. Visitors explore well-kept walkways, cannons, and barracks while enjoying overlooks of the harbor and bay. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/FortMcHenryNationalMonumentAndHistoricShrine - Address: 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, Maryland, United States - Phone: +14109624290 - Website: https://www.nps.gov/fomc/index.htm ## What it is good for - Unique — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Quiet — 10/10 - Local Spot — 10/10 - Nice View — 9.9/10 - Scenic Views — 9.9/10 - Interesting — 9.8/10 - Cool — 9.8/10 - Historical Sites — 9.8/10 - Peaceful — 9.7/10 - Parks — 9.7/10 - Museums — 9.7/10 - Movies — 9.6/10 - Outdoor Space — 9.5/10 - Relaxing Spot — 9.5/10 ## What people say - "I learned about the 1814 battle that inspired the USA National Anthem." - "I loved the beautiful views of the Patapsco River and harbor." - "The intro movie here is excellent and a must-see." ## Good to know - The flag ceremony occurs at 4 PM daily. - The flag raising and lowering ceremonies occur twice daily. - The park is free to enter if I only walk the trail. - I need to pay $15 to go inside the historic star fort. - Fort McHenry offers free parking. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.