Baltimore & Gettysburg Historic Self-Driving Tour

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Embark from the 401 Light St Baltimore Visitor Center, leading you to the bustling Inner Harbor and the immersive National Aquarium. Journey through time with stops at the USS Constellation, Mr. Trash Wheel, and the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse. Delve into the depths of American history and culture at the National Katyn Memorial, Reginald F. Lewis Museum, and the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park.

Stroll through iconic neighborhoods, pausing at Edgar Allan Poe's Grave and Babe Ruth Birthplace, and absorb the ambiance of historic saloons and theatres. Gaze up at the Washington Monument at Mount Vernon Place and explore varied historic homes and museums, each a thread in the fabric of Baltimore's rich tapestry.

Transition to Gettysburg, where the National Military Park Museum awaits with tales of valor. Navigate the battlefield with designated Auto Tour Stops, standing at the very places where history unfolded. Climb observation towers for sweeping views and visit monuments that memorialize the fallen and the brave.

The tour guides you through the hallowed grounds of Little Round Top, Devil's Den, and the Peach Orchard, before culminating at the Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Memorial. Each site offers a unique story, adding layers to your understanding of this pivotal moment in history.

This self-guided driving tour interweaves the vibrant life of Baltimore with the solemn history of Gettysburg, offering a journey as educational as it is evocative. Prepare to be transported through time and emotion as you navigate these historic American cities at your own pace, each stop an opportunity to connect with the past.