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Explore
this system of guided and self-guided walking, biking,
and driving routes to encounter inspiring stories
of our nation’s heritage, set in the unique
landscape of the Chesapeake’s largest city.
Learn more by navigating this site, the links for
the individual trails, or by picking up trail brochures
at the Inner
Harbor Visitor Center.
Baltimore’s Star-Spangled
Trails reveal national heritage stories in
lively neighborhoods
beautiful natural settings
fascinating museums
key historic sites
bustling centers of commerce
On foot, by bike, in a car…no
matter how you choose to explore, your journey through
our nation’s rich heritage will be an adventure!
Journey through four centuries of American history
along Baltimore’s Star-Spangled Trails.
The story of Baltimore is an American story, at the
center of pivotal conflicts, movements for freedom,
and the rise of a national identity. As a port city
and a gateway to the continent for millions of Americans,
Baltimore provided a starting point for the nation,
taking full advantage of its Chesapeake location.
Baltimore’s Star-Spangled Trails chart a course
through America’s heritage.
Heritage
Theme 1: City and
Battlefield
The defense of a nation, the inspiration for
our national anthem, and deeply divided Civil War
loyalties all played out on Baltimore’s stage.
Experience the forging of a national identity along
these trails:
Baltimore
Riot Trail
Heritage Walk
Star-Spangled Banner Trail
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Heritage
Theme 2: Freedom’s
Port
Baltimore’s African Americans fought for equality
and opportunity in this conflicted American city.
Encounter the national leaders who forged and defended
freedom along these trails:
Heritage
Walk
Pennsylvania Avenue Heritage
Trail
The Underground Railroad,
Maryland’s Network to Freedom
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Heritage
Theme 3: Gateway
to the U.S.
As a major port of entry for millions of immigrants,
Baltimore offered a starting point for new lives,
and propelled western expansion by road and railroad.
Discover Baltimore’s central role in American
immigration, industrialization, and westward expansion
on these trails:
Falls
Road Scenic Byway
Gwynns Falls Trail
Heritage Walk
Historic National Road
Jones Falls Trail
National Historic Seaport Scenic
Byway
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Heritage
Theme 4: American
Original
For hundreds of years, innovators and entrepreneurs
have flocked to Baltimore, the nation’s farthest
inland East Coast port with a unique mix of cultures
and resources.
Enjoy Baltimore’s fascinating blend of urban
history and the rich resources of the Chesapeake along
these trails:
Baltimore
Waterfront Promenade
Bolton Hill Blue Plaques
Charles Street Scenic Byway
Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network
Falls Road Scenic Byway
Gwynns Falls Trail
Heritage Walk
Jones Falls Trail
Mount Vernon Cultural Walk
National Historic Seaport Scenic
Byway
Pennsylvania Avenue Heritage
Trail
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