Baltimore Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Baltimore featuring a sunset, night scenes and modern architecture
Baltimore
Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina showing a river or creek
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Baltimore

Stroll along the Inner Harbor’s wide brick promenade and enjoy dining, shopping, museums and sports in this Atlantic Coast city.

Baltimore centers on the peaceful Inner Harbor, a lovely renovated neighborhood curving around the Patapsco River. Walk along the stretch or take a water taxi to pop into restaurants, shops and cultural attractions.

On the harbor’s eastern side, visit Fell’s Point, once a shipbuilding community. Frederick Douglass was enslaved here as a youth for over 10 years. The community now features restaurants, shopping and events such as the Privateer Festival celebrating the region’s pirating past. Head west to the National Aquarium with over 20,000 animals in habitats ranging from ocean to rainforest.

A bit north, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum’s exhibits display some of Maryland’s African-American heritage. Find hands-on fun and learning at the Port Discovery Children’s Museum. Continue north to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, America’s first cathedral, built in the early 1800s.

Return to the harbor’s wide brick promenade to see dinosaurs, space displays and amazing demos at the interactive Maryland Science Center on the western shore. Find more fun at the American Visionary Art Museum, where unique self-revelatory art includes giant whirligigs and a full-size dress for a full-size horse. On the southern peninsula, visit the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. The fort’s 1814 battle inspired Francis Scott Key to write the U.S. national anthem.

Drive to Druid Hill Park, about 5 miles (kilometers) north of the harbor, where flowering trees border Druid Lake. Visit the park’s Maryland Zoo in Baltimore and the City of Baltimore Conservancy, with beautiful plant specimens. Stroll through the forested Wyman Park next to the Johns Hopkins University campus and stop at the Baltimore Museum of Art, featuring a very large Matisse collection.

If you enjoy baseball or simply want to relax in this inspiring stadium, visit Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Notice how Baltimore’s purpose-built stadium incorporates a warehouse from the old B&O Railroad. Eat a hot dog with crab dip as you cheer on the hometown Orioles.

Where to stay in Baltimore

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Inner Harbor

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbor. Make a stop by National Aquarium in Baltimore or Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina while you're exploring the area.

Inner Harbor
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Downtown Baltimore

4/5(24 area reviews)

A bustling port beloved sports teams and top sights from Hopkins Plaza to Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – discover Downtown Baltimore, a destination also famous for its historic sites.

Downtown Baltimore
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Fells Point

5/5(1 area review)

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Fells Point. A stop by Bayview Marina or Frederick Douglass - Isaac Myers Maritime Park might round out your trip.

Fells Point
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Federal Hill

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Federal Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina or Maryland Science Center.

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Timonium

While Timonium isn't home to many top sights, Towson Town Center and Greenspring Station are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Woodlawn

Shopping, restaurants and waterfront views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Woodlawn. Check out Patapsco Valley State Park or Patapsco River while you're exploring the area.

Woodlawn
Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor

Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor

4 out of 5
300 Light Street, Baltimore, MD
The price is ₹13,807 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
₹13,807
₹16,223 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,719 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay would go back because of the home away from home feel."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport

3 out of 5
1734 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD
The price is ₹7,212 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
₹7,212
₹8,221 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Linthicum Heights. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,763 reviews)
Great service
"Great hotel the staff is tremendous and will go the extra way for the customers."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore

The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore

4.5 out of 5
550 Light Street, Baltimore, MD
The price is ₹12,481 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹12,481
₹17,195 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,522 reviews)
"We stayed for 7 nights in an oceanfront suite. The property is a bit older, but still very nice and comfortable. The location is great with plenty of restaurants and markets within walking distance, which made exploring and dining out super convenient. The first five days of our stay were peaceful ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia

4 out of 5
6200 Valencia Ln, Columbia, MD
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Columbia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (740 reviews)
"Great location and service."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia
1-BD Home near Stadiums Free Parking

1-BD Home near Stadiums Free Parking

3 out of 5
510 Callender St, Baltimore, MD
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Baltimore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Oriole Park at Camden Yards and National ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
"Great property. Loved coziness and location. Will book again in the future. Wish I could’ve had a broom available to clean better after myself."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

1-BD Home near Stadiums Free Parking
Distinguished Apartment Rooftop Deck

Distinguished Apartment Rooftop Deck

3.5 out of 5
10 Light St, Baltimore, MD
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Baltimore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions National Aquarium in Baltimore and Oriole ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"This property is cosy and quiet. I was able to relax and unwind."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Distinguished Apartment Rooftop Deck
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Baltimore

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Top destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Very nice and beautiful

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Take a tour on one of the boats around the marina lots of interesting local information

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We visited the Inner Harbour area and were impressed by the amount to do there and how well everything was kept.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I felt the main area to go to was the Inner Harbor area which was a 20-30 minute walk. The kids sometimes found it hard to do in the heat.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Baltimore is OK. Harbour area is great. Tainted by a lot of homeless people and a general feeling that it is unsafe.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Enjoyed exploring Fells Point and Inner Harbour area, buzzy and fun. Easy to explore by walking or if not fit other options of water taxi, free buses.

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