Baltimore Tourist Attractions

Baltimore Tourist Attractions

On this page is listed the sights and tourist attractions of Baltimore.

Baltimore Sights

1. Harbor. The harbor area is the busy center to the city, a major tourist attraction, a must-see, often featuring live music by jazz groups and crooners and plenty of eating and shopping. However, locals scorn the Inner Harbor as a pre-fabricated tourist mecca devoid of true Baltimore culture.
2. American Visionary Art Museum, Inner Harbor, [1]. Tu-Su. The most eclectic and interesting collection of contemporary art from professional and amateur artists alike. Adults $9 / Concessions $6.
3. U.S.S. Constellation, [2]. The last all-sail warship built by the U.S. Navy and the only Civil War-era vessel still afloat.
4. Fort McHenry, [3]. Birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner
5. Federal Hill, A historic neighborhood containing several bars and restaurants, named after the ratification of the Federal Constitition.
6. Hampden. An eclectic, recently gentrified area in North Baltimore that boasts an ice cream soda fountain, many restaurants, several antique stores, unique shops, and hosts the two-day 'Honfest' each Spring. John Waters filmed "Pecker" and "Crybaby" here. During the weeks before Christmas, the residents of 34th Street put up amazing light displays.
7. Fell's Point., Historic maritime neighborhood in Baltimore's Inner Harbor area that contains many bars and restaurants.
8. Port Discovery - The Children's Museum, Voted one of the top 5 childrens' museum in the US - directly off of the Inner Harbor, [4].
9. Baltimore Maritime Museum, [5]. At the piers near the National Aquarium is a genuine Chesapeake Bay lighthouse and a collection of historic ships that you can tour on your own. The ships include the USS Torsk (a World War II era submarine), the USCGC Taney (a coast guard cutter that survived the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor), and the Lightship Chesapeake (a floating, mobile lighthouse).
10. Maryland Science Center, [6]. Great family outing, full of hands-on, interactive science exhibits for kids of all ages.
11. National Aquarium, [7]. One of the best aquariums in the nation, the Baltimore Aquarium is famous for its tropical rain forest exhibit, its efforts to saving marine mammals, and its large shark tanks. Well worth the price of admission, it's a draw for marine scientists and civilians alike.
12. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum, [8]. Located in a beautiful historic railroad roundhouse is a large collection of locomotives and railcars dating back to the very earliest railroads of America. Train rides are sometimes available. Very kid friendly.
13. Baltimore Museum of Art, on the campus of Johns Hopkins University, [9]. W-Su. Fantastic collection with surprising breadth. Free.
14. The Walters Art Museum, in mid-town, [10]. Excellent museum with a large, diverse collection, though it is best known for its collection of 19th century European masterpieces. Free.
15. Johns Hopkins University, [11]. The Homewood campus was a property purchased in 1800 by Charles Carroll, signer of the Declaration of Independence, as a wedding present for his son, who designed and oversaw the building of the outstanding federal style country house. The Johns Hopkins University was the first research university in the United States. Tourists will enjoy the Homewood House, a historic home built by Charles Carrol for his son, now a history museum, and the Lacrosse Museum and National Hall of Fame.
16. Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture 830 E. Pratt Street, (410) 333-1130, [12]. Tues-Sun 10am - 5pm, closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday. This new facility is the largest museum on the East Coast that is devoted to African American history and culture. Admission $8, seniors and college students $6, 6 and under free.
17. Top of the World. An observation deck in the I. M. Pei-designed 31-story "World Trade Center". It is located directly on the water front and is the tallest pentagonal building in the world. It is about 5 dollars a person to go up and it is a great way to view downtown,the inner harbor and bay, and all of the little neighborhoods surrounding downtown. It is on the 27th or 28th floor and it provides amazing views.
18. Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum [13]. An early home of the American author of mystery and the macabre. Located on Amity Street in a rough neighborhood, surrounded by public housing. Admission fee, limited hours.
19. Westminster Hall and Burying Ground Corner of Lafayette and Greene Streets, burial place of famous Baltimore residents including Edgar Allan Poe, James McHenry (signer of the U.S. Constitution), former city mayors, and others.
20. Maryland Zoo (formerly the Baltimore Zoo) Druid Hill Park, I-83 Jones Falls Expwy, exit at 28th Street/Druid Hill Park. Large zoo set in a classic victorian-era park.
21. Mount Vernon Cultural District, [14].
22. Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower [15].
23. Enoch Pratt Library [16]. An excellent free library with a one-of-a-kind archive of rare books and documents, including many related to Edgar Allan Poe and H.L. Mencken, and an extensive 16mm film collection including many avant garde rarities. The children's department has a goldfish pond.
24. Patterson Park [17].
25. Gwynns Falls Trail [18].
26. Jewish Museum of Maryland, [19].
27. Power Plant Live!
28. Shot Tower

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