Baltimore Info Network

Baltimore – overlooking beautiful Chesapeake Bay – is a city full of discovery. Learn about this metropolis’ role in national history; water taxi your way around the harbor to various local attractions; feed giraffes at the Maryland Zoo. All these Baltimore attractions – and more – await you in this proud city of wonder.

1. National Aquarium and Maryland Zoo

If you are looking for fun things to do in Baltimore, a visit to these two conservation-conscious Baltimore establishments is sure to be a good time for all. Take in a dolphin show at the National Aquarium which houses over 16,500 specimens – or ride a camel at the Maryland Zoo! Located in Baltimore’s popular tourist district the Inner Harbor, the National Aquarium enjoys close proximity to a number of delicious crab houses, quirky tourist attractions, and educational museums. The Maryland Zoo hosts a kid-friendly Children’s Zoo which is always fun for the little ones! To learn more about the Maryland Zoo, go to: www.MarylandZoo.org.
For information about the National Aquarium please visit: www.Aqua.org.

2. Sports Games

Baltimore is lucky to be home to two professional sports teams: the Baltimore Ravens and the Baltimore Orioles. Baseball and football could not be showcased better than at Camden Yards, where the $220 million M&T Bank Stadium provides a premiere viewing spot for Baltimore’s own football team and Camden Yards’ own Oriole Park hosts stellar baseball games. To view the Baltimore Orioles home schedule go to: Baltimore.Orioles.MLB.com. For the Baltimore Ravens please visit: www.BaltimoreRavens.com.

3. Explore the Inner Harbor

Baltimore’s Inner Harbor is a beautiful seaside district home to many shops, restaurants, cultural and historical attractions. Take a brisk walk – savoring the scent of the sea – and shop, eat, and investigate until you drop! If your feet get tired, hail a water taxi – which can transport you to 17 popular Inner Harbor locations – and travel like a local!

4. Baltimore Museum of Industry

Looking for things to do in Baltimore? Investigate this museum and learn about Baltimore’s prominent role in the Industrial Revolution. Baltimore was a leading manufacturer, shipbuilding city, and railroad builder. Baltimore’s “working class” history is chronicled with pride in this larger than life living history museum dedicated to preserve Baltimore’s place in industry. To learn more about things to do in Baltimore at the Baltimore Museum of Industry go to: www.TheBMI.org.

5. Top of the World Observation Level

See Baltimore from a 360-degree panoramic view from the top of Baltimore’s World Trade Center. Baltimore’s 27-story architectural beauty is the tallest pentagonal structure in the world. Take part in a tour from the Top of the World – where guides walk you through Baltimore history – while taking in the sights of the Baltimore skyline and spectacular harbor. To learn more about this most famous tourist destination go to: www.ViewBaltimore.org.

6. Baltimore Museum of Art

This world-renowned museum houses the world’s largest collection of Henry Matisse originals! Displaying over 90,000 works of art – the BMA also showcases a unique sculpture garden of contemporary and modern works. In addition to works by the European masters, the Baltimore Museum of Art owns a collection of pop art and abstract expressionism. View the art at this impressive Baltimore museum and get inspired! To learn more about things to do in Baltimore at the BMA go to: www.ArtBMA.org.

7. Power Plant Live!

This Baltimore hot-spot is a nightclub and entertainment venue in downtown Baltimore – adjacent to the famous Inner Harbor. This is your destination if you want cocktails, live music, chic shops, and a good time! The Violent Femmes, Papa Roach, and Finger Eleven have been known to play at the free live music series that takes place from May to October. For more information about this hottest of Baltimore attractions go to: www.PowerPlantLive.com.

8. The Star Spangled Banner Flag House

Visit this 19th century home to learn more about the woman who sewed our national flag. This historic house is designed to give visitors a glimpse into 1812 Baltimore and get a behind-the-scenes look at this important American woman and her family. Design your own flag, watch reenactments, and dabble in history at one of the most patriotic Baltimore attractions. To learn more about this historic home go to: www.FlagHouse.org.

9. Historic Neighborhoods

Baltimore is a city with a rich past. Stroll through its historic neighborhoods and get a feel for what this urban center used to be. Historic Fell’s Point – steeped in maritime history – has the corner on authentic pubs in Baltimore. Mount Vernon, located in Baltimore’s most affluent district, was once the home of its wealthiest citizens and today serves as a historical and cultural center. The centerpiece of the Mount Vernon neighborhood is the “original” Washington Monument erected in 1829. For more information about Baltimore attractions in Fell’s Point go to: www.FellsPoint.us. For the Mount Vernon district please visit: www.MVCD.org.

10. Fort McHenry

If you are looking for things to do in Baltimore you can’t miss this number one historical attraction! Fort McHenry bravely withstood bombardment by the British Navy during the War of 1812. Its military career is not its only claim to fame: Francis Scott Key – who watched the attack on the famous fort from the sea – was inspired to write the Star Spangled Banner by what he saw there. To learn more about this proud fort’s role in American history please visit: www.NPS.gov.

BONUS:

Geppi’s Entertainment Museum

This museum is devoted to preserving and explaining pop culture and its role in shaping our nation’s destinies. Featuring toys, games, comic books, and more – Geppi’s takes a hard look at those symbols we fill our lives with, and takes it one step further – investigates what these items say about us as human beings. Tour this museum and find your favorite pop cultural icons and characters and learn something you didn’t know about our oft disregarded pop cultural history. To learn more about this fascinating museum go to: www.GeppisMuseum.com.