The National Aquarium
If you find yourself in Baltimore, you need to make a stop at the National Aquarium. The newest exhibit, Blacktip Reef, pulls in 779 animals ranging from blacktip reef sharks to a 500-pound sea turtle. There is also the ever popular Australia exhibit and the IMAX theatre which shows both 3D and 4D films. Currently showing are “Sea Monsters 4D: A Prehistoric Adventure” and “The Polar Express 4D,” complete with smells of hot chocolate, swirling mist, and even snow.
Fort McHenry
O, Say Can you See? For $7 you can explore the birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 after the valiant defense of the fort during the Battle of Baltimore.
Fells Point
Just a short drive from the Inner Harbor or a stop on the Water Taxi, you will find the neighborhood of Fells Point. From great food to great views, there’s something for everyone. There is plenty of street and garage parking and ample marina and public dock space; just make sure to give a heads up to the harbor master. For some of the best seafood in the city, stop by Thames Street Oyster House and make sure to save room for their famous bread pudding dessert!
When it comes to nightlife, there is no better spot than the Cats Eye Pub, home to the best live music in Baltimore and 32 draughts on tap. My personal favorite is a quaint bar called The Wharf Rat; every nook and cranny is brimming with nautical trinkets, from the bar to the pool table. It also happens to be one of the oldest buildings in Fells Point and is rumored to be haunted. Bring a flashlight and a friend, and you might just brush elbows with a salty ol’ ghost.
Baltimore Museum of Industry
Step back in time to the early days of a bustling port city, from food canning to broadcasting, steel mills to World War II planes. For only $12 you can experience some of the amazing accomplishments that Marylanders have contributed to this country over the years.
BMA: Baltimore Museum of Art
A world class art museum and best of all, it’s free. The BMA is home to 90,000 works of art, including the largest collection of works by Henri Matisse in the world and masterpieces by Pablo Picasso, Paul Cezanne, and Vincent Van Gogh.
Top of the World Observation Deck
For the best view in Baltimore, take the elevator to the top of the Trade Center in downtown Inner Harbor, just a stone’s throw from the National Aquarium. For only $5 you can get a panoramic view of Baltimore city which is an opportunity you will not want to pass up.
Port Discovery
Voted one of the top five children’s museums in the U.S., Port Discovery offers three floors of interactive, educational exhibits for children ages zero to 10. Main attractions are the three-story urban treehouse and the Egyptian Adventure Expedition room. Even parents will have a blast at this place.
Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum and the Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards
Though it may be football season, Baltimore loves baseball. The off-season is the perfect time to reminisce about hot summer days, cold Natty Bohs, and even peanuts and Cracker Jacks. At the Sports Legends Museum, you will surely be entertained by great exhibits on the Sultan of Swat (Babe Ruth), Johnny Unitas, and, of course, the Baltimore Ravens.
Historic Ships
Also conveniently located downtown are the Historic Ships of Baltimore. Unfortunately the USS Constellation is under repair at the moment, but don’t you fret. There are four more exhibits to check out: the Lightship Chesapeake, the USS Torsk submarine, the US Coast Guard Cutter Taney, and the seven-foot knoll lighthouse. And because the Constellation is away, visitors can now visit two ships for the price of one.
Sports Bars and Superbowl Fever
Superbowl 2015 is slated for February 1, just in time for the Baltimore Boat Show. Mother’s Grill in Federal Hill and Pickles Pub across the street from Camden Yards have consistently been voted the best sports bars in the city year after year. Mother’s, located on South Charles Street, is home to 20 flavors of wings, 20 types of burgers, amazing drink specials, and more than 30 large-screen TVs spread strategically throughout the bar. Pickles Pub, a 25-year-old Baltimore tradition, needs no introduction.
Fort McHenry
O, Say Can you See? For $7 you can explore the birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 after the valiant defense of the fort during the Battle of Baltimore.
Fells Point
Just a short drive from the Inner Harbor or a stop on the Water Taxi, you will find the neighborhood of Fells Point. From great food to great views, there’s something for everyone. There is plenty of street and garage parking and ample marina and public dock space; just make sure to give a heads up to the harbor master. For some of the best seafood in the city, stop by Thames Street Oyster House and make sure to save room for their famous bread pudding dessert!
When it comes to nightlife, there is no better spot than the Cats Eye Pub, home to the best live music in Baltimore and 32 draughts on tap. My personal favorite is a quaint bar called The Wharf Rat; every nook and cranny is brimming with nautical trinkets, from the bar to the pool table. It also happens to be one of the oldest buildings in Fells Point and is rumored to be haunted. Bring a flashlight and a friend, and you might just brush elbows with a salty ol’ ghost.
Baltimore Museum of Industry
Step back in time to the early days of a bustling port city, from food canning to broadcasting, steel mills to World War II planes. For only $12 you can experience some of the amazing accomplishments that Marylanders have contributed to this country over the years.
BMA: Baltimore Museum of Art
A world class art museum and best of all, it’s free. The BMA is home to 90,000 works of art, including the largest collection of works by Henri Matisse in the world and masterpieces by Pablo Picasso, Paul Cezanne, and Vincent Van Gogh.
Top of the World Observation Deck
For the best view in Baltimore, take the elevator to the top of the Trade Center in downtown Inner Harbor, just a stone’s throw from the National Aquarium. For only $5 you can get a panoramic view of Baltimore city which is an opportunity you will not want to pass up.
Port Discovery
Voted one of the top five children’s museums in the U.S., Port Discovery offers three floors of interactive, educational exhibits for children ages zero to 10. Main attractions are the three-story urban treehouse and the Egyptian Adventure Expedition room. Even parents will have a blast at this place.
Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum and the Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards
Though it may be football season, Baltimore loves baseball. The off-season is the perfect time to reminisce about hot summer days, cold Natty Bohs, and even peanuts and Cracker Jacks. At the Sports Legends Museum, you will surely be entertained by great exhibits on the Sultan of Swat (Babe Ruth), Johnny Unitas, and, of course, the Baltimore Ravens.
Historic Ships
Also conveniently located downtown are the Historic Ships of Baltimore. Unfortunately the USS Constellation is under repair at the moment, but don’t you fret. There are four more exhibits to check out: the Lightship Chesapeake, the USS Torsk submarine, the US Coast Guard Cutter Taney, and the seven-foot knoll lighthouse. And because the Constellation is away, visitors can now visit two ships for the price of one.
Sports Bars and Superbowl Fever
Superbowl 2015 is slated for February 1, just in time for the Baltimore Boat Show. Mother’s Grill in Federal Hill and Pickles Pub across the street from Camden Yards have consistently been voted the best sports bars in the city year after year. Mother’s, located on South Charles Street, is home to 20 flavors of wings, 20 types of burgers, amazing drink specials, and more than 30 large-screen TVs spread strategically throughout the bar. Pickles Pub, a 25-year-old Baltimore tradition, needs no introduction.