b'HISTORICALLY RICH BaltimoreLocated near the northernmost part of the expansive ChesaHilton Baltimore Inner Harbor peake Bay, Baltimore was established in the early 1700s as a wellprotected commodities port and shipbuilding site. Situated Washington, D.C. between the capital of the colonies (Philadelphia) and eventual capital of the country (Washington), Charm Cityas its often called, factored greatly in the establishment, growth, and development of the country. At Fort McHenry, Baltimore held strong during the War of 1812 and was the inspiration for Francis Scott Keys poem, The StarSpangled Banner. The city ultimately became a major East Coast seaport and was Annapolis the terminus for many of the nations railroads.Baltimore deals with the same urban issues that have plagued so many North American cities over the past 70 years, but its fighting hard to make a comeback. The revitalized Inner Harborwhere well beis a vibrant sightseeing hub. Its rimmed with restaurants and museums, plus the National Aquarium, Fort McHenry where you can see 20,000 sea animals in their habitats. The Mount Vernon U.S.S. Constellation, the only surviving ship from the Civil War,is moored there. The Orioles Camden Yardsimmediately next door to our hotel (and they will be at home that week)was the model for many rebirthed downtown baseball stadiums. There is so much to see and do.U.S.S. Constellation Bull RunHarpers FerryAtlantic'