National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic ShrineThe U.S. Marines perform during an evening tattoo ceremony.
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Directions

Getting There

Plane

The park is located within ten miles of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Car

The park is three miles southeast of the Baltimore Inner Harbor and just off I-95. Follow the brown Fort McHenry directional signs along all major routes to the park. From I-95 northbound or southbound, take Exit 55 Key Highway and follow Fort McHenry signs on Key Highway to Lawrence Street. Turn left on Lawrence Street and then left on Fort Avenue. Proceed one mile to the park.

From the Inner Harbor, take Light Street south to Key Highway. Turn left and follow the Fort McHenry signs to Lawrence Street. Turn right on Lawrence Street and then left on Fort Avenue to the park.

GPS/Park Address

2400 East Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230

Public Transportation

Maryland Transit Administration (MTA, 866-RIDE-MTA) Bus #1 stops at the park main gate. From there it is a 100 yard walk to the Visitor Center and Star Fort.

Water Transportation

Water transportation is provided to Fort McHenry. The schedule varies depending on the season. Due to parking and closing hour restrictions, boarding from Fort McHenry is not allowed. Visitors must board elsewhere in the Inner Harbor area.

During the spring through fall, Ed Kane's Water Taxi provides transportation from the Inner Harbor. Call ahead for the latest schedule. (410-563-3901/800-658-8947)

An aerial view of the students forming the Living American Flag.  

Did You Know?
Each May, 3,500 to 4,500 school children create the "Living American Flag" at Fort McHenry. The program is sponsored by The American Flag Foundation, Inc.
more...

Last Updated: July 07, 2009 at 14:20 EST