Fort McHenry Visitor Center
9.1 • Gift shop
Gift shop offers cash transactions unlike ticketing. Atmosphere is informative and historical, with well-presented exhibits and an educational movie about the War of 1812. Visitors find it a clean, well-maintained spot that complements the nearby fort experience.
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"I found the presentation about the war very interesting."
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"The bathrooms are located in the Visitor Center."
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"The parks here are so well-maintained and clean."
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Good to know
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The entrance fee is approximately $15, but free entry is available to the surrounding park.
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Parking is available, with an overflow area in case it gets full.
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Clean restrooms are available to the left of the visitor center entrance.
2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
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