Baltimore Attractions
Things to do in Baltimore
Baltimore Attractions. Looking for something fun to do with your family? Want something kid friendly? Need to find a good park to play with your dog? Then look no further because HelloBaltimore.com has you covered. We've sought out the best attractions in Baltimore and have detailed information about parks, museums, festivals, zoos and more.
The Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum is situated a stone's throw (or home run) from Orioles Park.
One of the proudest emblems of Baltimore and also one of the country’s nicest baseball stadiums, Oriole Park at Camden Yards is home to the Baltimore Orioles.
Lining Mt. Vernon’s streets are some of old Baltimore’s most esteemed addresses, where many famous writers and socialites of Baltimore’s Golden Age entertained each other in their lavish homes. While many have been turned into apartments or torn down, the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion, now the site of the Engineering Society of Baltimore, remains one of the neighborhood’s most sumptuous mansions around.
No museum is more complete in culling together the story of Maryland’s history as the Maryland Historical Society in Baltimore. A visit to the museum brings stories of maritime, politics, writers and artists as seen from the eyes of Marylanders past. With its status as one of the original colonies, its proximity to the nation’s capitol and its proud city of Baltimore serving as the busiest port in the United States, Maryland’s history is vast and fascinating, even to non-residents.
The Maryland Historical Society Museum has opened a 5,000-square-foot Civil War exhibit that the society is calling “raw, real and intense.” The exhibit is set to run for the next four years, with updates each year.
The Baltimore Museum of Art is one of the oldest in the country, and Baltimore is fiercely proud of its works of art. Located next to the Johns Hopkins University, another prestigious institution in Baltimore, though with no affiliation to each other, the art museum holds a wide collection of art from around the world. It's nearly impossible to complete the whole museum in a single day, which is why the free admission allows repeat visits to cover a new area.
Science centers are a great place for both kids and adults, particularly families, and the Maryland Science Center in Baltimore is no different. Located directly on the water, this architecturally-funky building holds one of the oldest scientific institutions in the country, the Maryland Academy of Sciences. With dinosaurs suspended from the ceiling and lots of things for kids to touch without being scolded, the museum is a perfect way to while away an afternoon with the family.
Fort McHenry, important in four American wars, is best known as the inspiration for the national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner." The star-shaped fort, built in 1798, was named for a secretary of war under George Washington.
Baltimore's Cross Street Market is a grocery store unlike any supermarket-- it's a fresh, fantastic experience with many hard-to-find items in one place. At nighttime, Cross Street turns into a hip, happening bar serving fresh seafood, cocktails and cold beer.
Baltimore's Lexington Market is the country's oldest public market. Opened in 1782, The Lexington Market has been a Baltimore icon for a more than 225 years. American Revolutionary War soldier John Eager Howard donated the land for the market, which was named for the Battle of Lexington.
The American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland boasts an eclectic collection of untraditional art work from all over the country. Housed in a nearly 60,000 square foot facility that once was home to a copper paint factory and whiskey warehouse, the American Visionary Art Museum is officially known by congress as America's national museum for "self-taught art".
Harborplace and the Gallery is a mecca for shopping lovers. With more than 100 retail and dining businesses on-site, Harborplace is the one-stop-shop for a variety of activities.
Opened in 1876, The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is considered to be the third oldest zoological establishment in the United States. More than 2000 animals call the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore home, and hundreds of thousands of visitors attend the zoo each year.
Baltimore's National Aquarium is the most popular tourist destination in the state of Maryland. Opened in 1981, the Aquarium hosts more than 1.6 million visitors each year. Nearly 17,000 creatures of nearly 600 species call the National Aquarium in Baltimore home. From dolphins to sharks to sea urchins, the Aquarium is a true feast for the eyes and brains of curious guests.
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