Sightseeing & Historical Landmarks
Nowhere else in the Chesapeake Bay can you find such a diverse range of awe-inspiring paddling experiences within a 3-mile radius. We'll be your guide on how to get down to the water on the Baltimore Blueway!
Points of Interest can be found near access points. Landmarks(Waypoints) can be found along Water Trails.
South Locust Point Marine Terminal
Baltimore has a dedicated passenger cruise terminal at South Locust Point.The Baltimore cruise terminal is a converted 65,000-square-foot warehouse.
Fort McHenry Tunnel West Ventilation Building
Situated by the mouth of the Fort McHenry tunnel on 95 as it crosses the Patapsco River.
Fort McHenry Channel Range Front Light
This lighthouse situated on the edge of Fort McHenry aids ships in the harbor as they pass through.
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Fort McHenry is a National Park that is perfect for fans of history and nature. The park includes walking and biking trails with waterfront views, as well as open space to enjoy.
Baltimore City Fireboat Station
This is the station for Baltimore City’s marine fire rescue boats.The BCFD Marine Fire Rescue has a fleet consisting of one Class A Fireboat and two Class C Fire Rescue Boats.
USS Denebola (AKR-289) & USS Antares (AKR-294)
SS Denebola (T-AKR 289) is an Algol-class vehicle cargo ship that is currently maintained by the United States Maritime Administration as part of the Military Sealift Command's Ready Reserve Force (RRF). USS Antares (AG-10/AKS-3) was an Antares-class cargo ship acquired by the U.S. Navy after World War I for use in transporting cargo. The cargo ship was named after Antares, the brightest star in constellation Scorpius. She earned two battle stars in service during World War II.
Pier 8 & Ready Reserve Force
Pier 8 in Locust Point houses a small boat storage facility. This is also an outpost for the Ready Reserve Force, a subset of vessels within MARAD's National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) ready to support the rapid worldwide deployment of U.S. military forces