Baltimore

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Baltimore
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Baltimore

Stroll along the Inner Harbour’s wide brick promenade and enjoy dining, shopping, museums and sports in this Atlantic Coast city.

Baltimore centres on the peaceful Inner Harbour, a lovely renovated neighbourhood curving around the Patapsco River. Walk along the stretch or take a water taxi to pop into restaurants, shops and cultural attractions.

On the harbour’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 harbour’s wide brick promenade to see dinosaurs, space displays and amazing demos at the interactive Maryland Science Centre 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 (kilometres) north of the harbour, 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 Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary to CFG Bank Arena – 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 Bayview Marina 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 which includes 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 Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor

Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor

4 out of 5
300 Light Street, Baltimore, MD
The price is RM670 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
RM670
RM787 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,732 reviews)
"location was perfect for dining options"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel

Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel

4 out of 5
202 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD
The price is RM642 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
RM642
RM755 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,294 reviews)
"Will come back"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport

3 out of 5
1734 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM319 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
RM319
RM364 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Linthicum Heights. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,883 reviews)
Many opportunities with housekeepers and elevator
"Tried getting help from two different housekeepers, neither one spoke a word of English. Very frustrating. Also frustrating, your elevator. Only one elevator for the whole hotel? It has got to be the slowest elevator I’ve ever experienced. Had to wait forever for the elevator to come many times while ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
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 center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (753 reviews)
"homeless issue rough all over downtown."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia
Distinguished Apartment Rooftop Deck

Distinguished Apartment Rooftop Deck

3.5 out of 5
10 Light St, Baltimore, MD
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions National Aquarium in Baltimore and Oriole ...
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"This property is cosy and quiet. I was able to relax and unwind."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Distinguished Apartment Rooftop Deck
1-BD Home near Stadiums Free Parking

1-BD Home near Stadiums Free Parking

3 out of 5
510 Callender St, Baltimore, MD
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Oriole Park at Camden Yards and National ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
"The one bedroom was exactly what my husband and I needed while we stayed in the area for an event at the horseshoe Casino. We were able to find scooters to get to the casino and it was a great location, but because of safety concerns in the general area we elected to uber home. Definitely not the ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

1-BD Home near Stadiums Free Parking
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.

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