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Find out all about the haunted side of Baltimore and its dark history on this walking tour of the Fell’s Point neighborhood. Learn about the spirit of Edgar Allen Poe and his mysterious death along the way. You’ll be stopping at several pubs/bars/saloons, the cemetery, and a hotel, where you’ll hear tales of the haunted places from your guide along the way.

Patterson Park is a rare blend of natural beauty, history, and everyday neighborhood life, often called the city’s “Best Backyard.” On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll find out how the park – which stretches across more than 130 acres in the heart of East Baltimore – has served Baltimoreans for over two centuries. You’ll also hear how it began as farmland, then became a defensive stronghold during the War of 1812, and why today it remains one of Baltimore’s most cherished public spaces. You’ll pass the Monument honoring Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski, and wind your way over Harris Creek, one of Baltimore’s “ghost rivers” that’s now hidden underground. You’ll see the mile-long earthworks built by residents to prevent the British from attacking the city. You’ll also walk where President Abraham Lincoln ordered troops to camp while keeping peace after pro-Confederate residents threatened more violence after the Pratt Street Riot of 1861.

Explore Baltimore after dark for a different, darker perspective on Charm City. With a guide leading the way, skip the planning and get hear about the city's spooky side at several popular pubs and haunted sites. Start at Max’s Taphouse before continuing to other notorious watering holes, and uncover more eerie local history than you could on your own.

Step inside some of Baltimore's most haunted sites on a Fells Point pub crawl that delivers far more than drinks. Hear ghost stories from your guide as you make your way around the historic maritime neighborhood and in and out of 3–4 historic taverns, each known for their ghostly experiences.