In Baltimore County, just 15... by cobrioc
In Baltimore County, just 15 minutes from downtown Baltimore,the town of Towson serves as the county seat. Established in 1685 as a stagecoach stop, Towson was one a thriving farm community. Today it's a bustling residential and shopping area. Visit the Hampton National Historic Site at 535 Hampton Line. A Georgian home begun in 1783 by Charles Ridgely, the Hampton House depicts the life of opuleance in post- Revolutionary times. The 60-acre site features a 19th century garden, greenhouses, an ice house, stables, and the mansion, as well as a tearoom for refreshments. Baltimore area has something for everyone. The Great Blacks in Wax Museum,is the United States first only wax museum devoted to African-American history and culture. More than 100 life-size and life-like wax figures are depicted in dramatic historical scenes. If life's a zoo, take a few hours off and visit the real thing at the Baltimore Zoo at Druid Hill Park. The zoo features the largest colony of African black-footed penguins in the United States. Baltimore's ethnic diversity is one of its charms. From Little Italy to Corned Beef Row, the city not only teems with the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of its melting pot population, but has also put together fascinating and educational display to help resident and visitors alike get to know one another better. See picture: Columbus Monument, showing the Santa Maria
