Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour
- 1.3–1.8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's not
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Itinerary
You’ll explore Patterson Park, a historic public park known for its green open spaces, tree-lined paths, and the iconic Patterson Park Observatory. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
You’ll pass by the General Casimir Pulaski Monument, a striking tribute to the Polish-born Revolutionary War hero who fought for American independence. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
You’ll pass by the Patterson Park Boat Lake, a peaceful pond within Patterson Park that offers scenic views and a relaxing spot for a stroll. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
You’ll pass by the Audubon Pollinator Garden for Native Plants, a thoughtfully designed garden that supports local wildlife with native plants that attract birds, bees, and butterflies. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
You’ll pass by the The Observatory at Patterson Park, a distinctive Victorian-era tower often called the Pagoda, offering panoramic views over the city. Please note that entry to the observatory is not included in this tour.
You’ll pass by the Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Memorial Fountain, a commemorative fountain honouring the pioneering cardiac surgeon and advocate for diversity in medicine. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
You’ll pass by the Community Garden at Patterson Park, a vibrant shared growing space where local residents cultivate vegetables, flowers, and native plants. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
You’ll pass by the Doggie Stick Library, a playful community feature where dogs can “borrow” a stick for a game of fetch in the park. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- This tour starts at the corner of Eastern and S Lindwood Avenues. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Baltimore
- Its from-price is 88% below the median of the 140 experiences we list in Baltimore.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland's port city on the Chesapeake Bay, is a city of brick rowhouses, harbourside museums and a fort that inspired the national anthem.
Baltimore, a long-time port on the Patapsco River near the Chesapeake Bay, spreads around its Inner Harbor, where an aquarium, tall ships and a science museum sit beside a promenade. Fort McHenry, at the harbour's mouth, was bombarded by British ships in September 1814 and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star-Spangled Banner. Nearby, the cobbled waterfront of Fells Point is lined with eighteenth-century buildings, pubs and restaurants.
Top-ranked sights in Baltimore: Canton, Fell’s Point, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.
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