Baltimore Travel Guide

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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 CFG Bank Arena to Baltimore City Hall – 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 Fell's Point Maritime Museum or Frederick Douglass - Isaac Myers Maritime Park might round out your trip.

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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.

Timonium
American Visionary Art Museum showing a city and art

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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Harbor East

4/5(1 area review)

Harbor East is known for its captivating waterfront views, and with sights like Harbor East Marina and National Katyn Memorial, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Baltimore.

Harbor East
Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor
Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor
3.5 out of 5
511 S Central Ave, Baltimore, MD
The price is ₹10,199 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
₹10,199
per night
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,411 reviews)
"Valet parking was backed up so we had to park in a parking deck nearby. Besides that, our stay was great"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
4 out of 5
202 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD
The price is ₹12,686 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹12,686
per night
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy breakfast, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,060 reviews)
"It was wonderful!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Lord Baltimore Hotel
Lord Baltimore Hotel
3.5 out of 5
20 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD
The price is ₹12,682 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹12,682
per night
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this historic hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"…"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Lord Baltimore Hotel
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 WiFi, a fitness centre and on-site parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (326 reviews)
"Much more than expected. Enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

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ROOST Baltimore
ROOST Baltimore
4.5 out of 5
2460 Terrapin Way, Baltimore, MD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
"The Roost is a very nice hotel. The only downside is the walls are very thin and we could hear everything going on in the apartment above us which was a bit overwhelming at times."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

ROOST Baltimore
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4/5 - Good

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6 Nov 2019

Very nice and beautiful

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
7 Oct 2019

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
18 Aug 2019

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
7 Aug 2019

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
23 Jun 2019

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
4 Jun 2019

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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