The Guest Program at the IMS consists of a number activities of that highlight attractions in Charm City and the surrounding area. Details of the formal tours are listed below with links that can provide more details. You can register for the tours when you register for the symposium. If you have already registered and would like to add one of the tours, then you can easily modify your registration.

Additionally, we have assembled information on interesting things to do and see without the structure of a formal tour. A few of the things you shouldn't miss are:

• The National Aquarium: just a short walk from the hotels and convention center.
• Harborplace: exciting shopping, dining, and entertainment on the Inner Harbor.
• Maryland Science Center: a Top 10 Science Center and Top 10 Children's Museum.
• Historic Ships: the USS Constellation, the submarine USS Torsk, and others.
• Fort McHenry: 1812's battle provided the inspiration for the National Anthem.
• Port Discovery Childrens Museum: for children ages 2-10 years old.
• American Visionary Art Museum: unique work by self-taught artists.
• Baltimore Orioles Major League Baseball: catch a game every day except Thursday of Microwave Week.
• The Baltimore Museum of Art: Maryland's largest art museum.
• The Walters Art Museum: from pre-dynastic Egypt to 20th-century Europe.
• 50 Free Things To Do In Baltimore: lots of ideas for lots of free fun.
• History of the revitalization: how the Inner Harbor came to be.

Tours:
Monday:	The Baltimore City Guided Tour concentrates on the parts of the city outside easy walking distance or water taxi ride. These include other ‘charms’ of the city that should not be missed and emphasize interesting aspects of Baltimore’s history. The bus will transport the guests with a knowledgeable tour guide who will explain the history and relevance of the sites visited. Visited sites include Edgar Allen Poe’s House and Mount Vernon. While this is not the Mount Vernon that was the home of George Washington, it was named after that famous estate and contains some of the most beautiful 19th century architecture within the country. At its center is the original Washington Monument which is surrounded by four small urban parks and stately homes. A plated lunch is included in this tour at no additional fee. Availability is limited. The cost is $65 per person (the discount price for those who have purchased a Guest Badge is $50).
Tuesday:	Washington, DC offers a plethora of visitor sites that people around the world travel to see. There is too much to be able to see it all in one day, so this tour is designed for maximum impact. This tour is a 'monument hopping' experience. A bus, with tour guide, will travel the National Mall which is the showcase of this planned city. Many of Washington's most famous monuments and museums are located on or near the Mall. The bus will allow guest to tour famous monuments such as the Lincoln Memorial, Viet Nam Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Memorial, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, to name a few. The tour will include photo opportunities at the White House, the Capitol Building west lawn, the Jefferson Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the National Archives. For security reasons, the White House and Capitol buildings are not readily accessible to the public. A buffet lunch at Phillips Flagship Seafood overlooking the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC is included in this tour at no additional fee. Availability is limited. The cost is $80 per person (the discount price for those who have purchased a Guest Badge is $65).
Wednesday:	Annapolis, MD is the state capital. Founded in 1649, Annapolis recently celebrated 350 years as a city and offers a delightful combination of history and a zest for living. Walk along the old brick sidewalks much as George Washington or Thomas Jefferson did in the days when Annapolis was the Capital of the United States. You will see a city which looks remarkably similar to what the Founding Fathers of the United States saw in their day. Architecturally, Annapolis boasts some of the finest 17th and 18th Century buildings in the country - including the residences of all four Maryland signers of the Declaration of Independence. Annapolis is the home of the United States Naval Academy founded in 1845 and also the home of St. John's College, founded in 1696 as King William's School and the third oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. A bus, with tour guide, will take guests to the city center to start a walking tour of this historical city. The walking tour of "Four Centuries of City History" will be led by a historian in period costume and period character. Explore the famed waterfront and imagine what Annapolis must have been during the 1700's, when the City was a bustling seaport with vessels sailing in to trade from all over the world. Watch sailboat races in the harbor and understand why Annapolis is America's Sailing Capital. The bus will travel to the US Naval Academy and visit the crypt of John Paul Jones, the 'Father of the United States Navy'. Lunch is included in this tour at no additional fee. For security purposes, all guests must bring a government issued photo ID to enter the academy grounds. Passports, state driver’s license, military ID are common forms of acceptable photo ID. US citizenship is not required. The tour concludes with a boat ride to enjoy the harbor and Severn River. Availability is limited. The cost is $80 per person (the discount price for those who have purchased a Guest Badge is $65).