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Social Studies Field Trips

Top of the World Trade Center


GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: Top of the World Trade Center
STREET: 401 E. Pratt St.
CITY: BaltimoreSTATE: MDZIP: 21201COUNTY: Baltimore City
PHONE: 410-837-5415FEES: Adults, $2.50. Children (5-15), $1.50. Under 5, free.
HOURS AND DAYS: Summer: Monday - Friday, 10 am - 5 pm, Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm, Sunday, 11 am - 7 pm. Hours change in fall: Weekdays, 10 am - 5 pm, Weekends, 11 am - 5 pm.


TEACHER INFORMATION FOR FIELD TRIPS

GRADES: 4UNITS: MD History, Metro Area
CONTACT: BusinessPHONE: 410-837-8439
TYPE: BusinessFEES: $1.50 students, $2.50 adults
DAYS: M T W Th FHOURS: 10 am - 5 pm
LUNCH: No
GROUP SIZE: 35, 1 chaperone per 10 students (35 may go to the top at a time, larger groups will be divided and some will wait)
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: Yes
LENGTH OF TOUR: 15-20 minutes


DESCRIPTION AND RESOURCES

DESCRIPTION: This is a self-guided tour of an overview of the city of Baltimore from the 27th floor, exhibits about neighborhoods, famous people, and the history of the city, trade presentation in short cartoon format, and a "hands-on" ships console experience. Local artist revolving exhibit. Trade center will send confirmation. Affordable gift shop.

This trip could be combined with a visit to the nearby Baltimore Museum of Industry and/or with a boat tour of the Baltimore Harbor. Reservations are necessary.

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Last updated on Oct. 11, 1999
Maintained by Martin M. Creel:  Marty_Creel@fc.mcps.k12.md.us