ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
Center Stage
700 North Calvert Street • Baltimore, MD 21202
410-986-4000
Baltimore's leading professional producing theater company and a pioneer in America's regional theater movement. more... mapInner Harbor
Pratt/Light Street • Baltimore, MD 21201
410-332-4191
A promenade around the water's edge leads past the Baltimore Maritime Museum, National Aquarium in Baltimore, Harbor-place and the Gallery, Maryland Science Center and many other sights.Maryland Institute, College of Art
1300 West Mount Royal Avenue • Baltimore, MD 21217-1434
410-669-9200
A wide range of art-related events open to the public. Check the school calendar on the webite for names, dates, and times of exhibits. more... mapOriole Park at Camden Yards
333 West Camden Street • Baltimore, MD 21201
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
410-685-9800
Home to the American League baseball team, the Baltimore Orioles. Great family fun, call for schedule and tours. more... mapPassport Voyages of Discovery
621 East Pratt Street • Baltimore, MD 21202
Pier IV
410-468-0700
An exciting and extrodinary adventure awaits when you step inside Passport Voyages Terminal and be instantly transported back in time, into the future, deep into the oceans, and to international and intergalactic destinations. more... mapPimlico Race Course
5201 Park Heights Avenue • Baltimore, MD 21215
410-659-8124
Home of the Preakness, middle jewel of racing's prestigious Triple Crown. First-class thoroughbred racing. March thru June; July thru September. more... mapPort Discovery
35 Market Place • Baltimore, MD 21202
410-727-8120
Three floors full of interactive, educational exhibits and programs for children ages 2-12 years old. There are always new exhibits added and special programs running to make each experience different. They offer to host birthday parties with many different packages to choose from. more... mapSteamship Historical Society of America Collection
1420 Maryland Aveune • Baltimore, MD 21201
410-837-4334
An organization dedicated to preserving, recording and disseminating the history of engine-powered vessels that served in American waters from the latter part of the nineteenth century through the twentieth century. mapUSS Constellation
301 East Pratt Street • Baltimore, MD 21202
Located at Inner Harbor, Pier 1
410-539-1797
Launched in 1854 at the Gosport Navy Yard in Virginia, the Constellation was the last all-sail vessel built by the U.S. Navy. The USS Constellation Museum offers hands-on activities and demonstrations daily. more... map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Edgar Allan Poe House (circa 1830)
203 North Amity Street • Baltimore, MD 21223
410-396-7932
Edgar Allan Poe lived here and the house has now become a historic museum with tours and activities throughout the whole year. mapEvergreen House (circa 1857)
4545 North Charles Street • Baltimore, MD 21210
Johns Hopkins University
410-516-0341
A 48 room historic Italianate mansion located on 26 acres with post-Impressionist paintings, rare books, Tiffany glass, Japanese netsuke and Baltimore's only private theater. more... mapFlag House & Star-Spangled Banner Museum (circa 1793)
844 East Pratt Street • Baltimore, MD 21202
Located in Baltimore's Little Italy Neighborhood
410-837-1793
One of Baltimore's oldest museums, The Flag House & Star-Spangled Banner Museum was the home of Mary Young Pickersgill who sewed the 30 x 42-foot Star-Spangled Banner that flew over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. The house is furnished with Federal antiques including pieces from the Pickersgill family. Tours are offered and the museum is also available for receptions, parties, meeting, and special events. The flag now hangs at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History. more... mapMilton Ridge
63130 Frederick Road • Frederick, MD 20871
301-607-4999
Originally constructed in 1875, this historic chapel is beautifully restored and is a unique setting for a wedding or reception. more...Mount Clare Museum House (circa 1760)
1500 Washington Boulevard • Baltimore, MD 21230
Located in Carroll Park
410-837-3262
A National Historic Landmark, Mount Clare is a colonial Georgian-style mansion built by Charles Carroll, Barrister. Mount Clare houses an impressive collection of 18th and early 19th century furnishings and decorative arts belonging to the Barrister and his family. The home is open Tuesday through Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m., with guided tours on the hour. The last tour starts at 3:00 p.m. Please call for group reservations. more... mapNational Shrine of the Basilica
408 North Charles Street • Baltimore, MD 21201
410-727-3564
The first metropolitan cathedral in the U.S., considered one of the finest examples of neo-classical architecture in the world. mapNatural History Society of Maryland
6908 Belair Road, P.O. Box 18750 • Baltimore, MD 21206
410-882-5376
The mission of the Natural History Society of Maryland is to foster stewardship of Maryland’s natural heritage by conserving its natural history collections, educating its citizenry, and inspiring its youth to pursue careers in the natural sciences. mapNine North Front Street (circa 1790)
9 North Front Street • Baltimore, MD 21202
410-837-5424
This home of the second mayor of Baltimore, Thorowgood Smith, features a colonial kitchen. The Federal parlor serves as a tourist information center. Open Tues-Fri, 9:30am-2:30pm. mapOrchard Street Church
512 Orchard Street • Baltimore, MD 21201
410-523-8150
The church coordinated and planned routes of safe passage, provided food and shelter for the brave fugitive slaves on their way to the north and freedom. A passageway from the museum leads to a sub-basement levet three floors below, revealing an underground cistern and a portion of the underground tunnel. mapRobert Long House
812 South Ann Street • Baltimore, MD 21231
Fells Point
410-675-6750
Oldest surviving urban residence in Baltimore City it has been restored to its original 18th-century appearance. It is filled with period furnishings and illustrates what life was like for the shipping merchants who lived in Baltimore before the American Revolution. mapShot Tower
801 East Fayette Street • Baltimore, MD 21201
410-837-5424
A 234-foot brick tower built with one million wood-fired bricks in 1828 for the production of lead shot. mapSt. Frances Academy
501 East Chase Street • Baltimore, MD 21202
410-539-5794
Oldest school with African-American roots. Established in 1828 by Elizabeth Lange, this school is still in operation today. more... mapSt. Francis Xavier Chruch
1501 East Oliver Street • Baltimore, MD 21213
410-727-3103
The first African-American Catholic Community in the country. Founded in 1793 and served by the Josephites since 1871. more... mapSt. Vincent de Paul Church (circa 1840)
120 North Front Street • Baltimore, MD 21202-4804
410-962-5078
Georgian-style church housing Baltimore's oldest Catholic parish. mapThomas Viaduct (circa 1835)
Off Maryland Route 1 in Patapsco State Park • Baltimore, MDLocated 7 Miles Southwest in Relay
Designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe Jr., the 704-foot-long Thomas Viaduct, the oldest stone arch railroad viaduct in use today, was once the country's largest bridge and was the first built on a curve. It was named a National Historic Landmark in 1964.
Historic Sites & Monuments
Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine
2400 East Fort Avenue • Baltimore, MD 21230
410-962-4290
After witnessing a successful defense against the British during the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key wrote a poem, "The Defense of Fort McHenry." It would later be put to music and become The Star-Spangled Banner. more...Shot Tower
801 East Fayette Street • Baltimore, MD 21202
410-837-5424
Exhibits of how gun shot was made is seen in this cylindrical 215-foot structure, one of Baltimore's most popular and tallest landmarks. Open Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 12N-5pm. mapSS John W. Brown
Highlanddtown Station • Baltimore, MD 21224
410-661-1550
Tour one of only two existing restored World War II Liberty Ships.Westminster Cemetery Hall and Burying Ground
500 West Baltimore Street • Baltimore, MD 21202
410-706-2072
Baltimore's oldest cemetery is the resting place of Edgar Allan Poe and many prominent Maryland politcal and military figures. Open April-November, first and third weekends of the month. map
Museums & Galleries
American Visionary Art Museum
900 Key Highway • Baltimore, MD 21230
Inner Harbor
410-244-1900
"A treasure house," full of the most outstanding creations in intuition and imagination. Deemed by Congress as America's official "National museum, repository, and education center for the best in original, sef-taught artistry." mapB&O Railroad Museum
901 West Pratt Street • Baltimore, MD 21223
410-752-2490
Home to the oldest, most comprehensive collection of railroad artifacts in the Western Hemisphere including an unparalleled roster of 19th and 20th century railroad equipment. The 40-acre historic site is regarded as the birthplace of American Railroading and includes the 1851 Mt. Clare Station, the 1884 Baldwin Roundhouse and first mile of commercial railroad track in America. more... mapBabe Ruth Birthplace and Orioles Museum
216 Emory Street • Baltimore, MD 21230
at Camden Yards
410-727-1539 ext. 301
A sports history museum featuring exhibits including Babe Ruth, the Baltimore Orioles, Colts, Ravens, and Blast; Orioles Hall of Fame; Negro League teams; the Preakness; the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame; and regional college athletics. more... mapBaltimore American Indian Center
113 South Broadway • Baltimore, MD 21231
410-675-3535
Provides services in the area of cultural workshops and a museum. The center also serves as a focal point for the Indian community for social and cultural activities and to educate non-native people about the cultures of the North American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. more... mapBaltimore Black American Museum
1769 Carswell Street • Baltimore, MD 21218
410-243-9600
The museum recognizes African American original works of art and cultural aritfacts. Among the museum's collection is a rare bull African elephant tusk. Open Sat from 8am-11pm and the first Sunday of each month from 2-4pm. mapBaltimore City Fire Museum
414 North Gay Street • Baltimore, MD 21202
410-396-4686
The fire museum houses a colletion of equipment, artifacts and memorabilia that documents the history of firefighting in Batimore. mapBaltimore Civil War Museum
601 President Street • Baltimore, MD 21202
410-385-5188
Located in the historic President Street Station, the museum tells stories of Baltimore's role in the Underground Railroad and in the Civil War. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. more... mapBaltimore Equitable Insurance Fire Museum
21 North Eutaw Street • Baltimore, MD 21201
410-727-1794, 800-272-1794
Extensive collection of pumpers, hose reels, hooks, ladders, and artwork documenting the history of firefighting. more... mapBaltimore Maritime Museum
802 South Caroline Street • Baltimore, MD 21231
Piers 3 & 5
410-396-3453
Explore the US Coast Guard Cutter Taney, US Submarine Torsk, Lightship Chesapeake, and the guardian of the Atlantic coast a Seven-Foot Knoll Lighthouse.Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum Drive • Baltimore, MD 21218
410-396-7100
A collection of ancient mosaics to contemporary art. The Baltimore Mudeum of Art is Maryland's largest fine arts museum. more... mapBaltimore Public Works Museum
751 Eastern Avenue • Baltimore, MD 21202
Inner Harbor
410-396-5565
Exhibits, video presentations, imteractive computers, and streetscape, an outdoor maze of city underground infrastructure to explore. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. mapBaltimore Streetcar Museums
1901 Falls Road • Baltimore, MD 21211
410-547-0264
Exhibits show early streetcar transportation in Baltimore. See the oldest horse car to the last streetcar used in 1963. Open Sunday 12N-5:30pm(year round) and on Saturday 12N-5pm(June-October). mapEubie Blake Jazz Museum/ Culture Center
847 North Howard Street Baltimore • Baltimore, MD 21201
410-625-3113
Experience the music of Baltimore at this museum that features after school arts instruction in dance, crafts, theater, music, and history, musical theater and jazz performances, and an extensive art gallery. more... mapGeppi's Entertainment Museum
301 West Camden Street • Baltimore, MD 21201
410-625-7060
Geppi’s Entertainment Museum is a 17,000 square foot pop culture museum located on the second and third floors of historic Camden Station at Camden Yards in downtown Baltimore, MD, just a few blocks away from the city’s famed Inner Harbor. Stephen A. Geppi, founder of Diamond Comic Distributors (the largest English-language comic book distributor in the world), publisher of Baltimore Magazine, and part-owner of the Baltimore Orioles, presents this unique exhibition of Americana and comic character collectibles spanning the 1700s to the present day. The museum exhibits nearly 8,000 pop culture artifacts including comics, toys, dolls, games and memorabilia of every conceivable category, all presented in an exhibition that entertains as well as educates visitors about the role of pop culture in our lives. more... mapGreat Blacks in Wax Museums
1601-03 East North Avenue • Baltimore, MD 21213
410-563-3404
This unique museum promotes the study and preservation of African American history through special exhibits displaying various points and people in African American History. Call for hours. more... mapHomewood House Museum (circa 1801)
3400 North Charles Street • Baltimore, MD 21218
410-516-5582
The Homewood House features a collection of fine 18th and 19th-century furnishings and decorations. more... mapJames E. Lewis Art Gallery
2100 Argonne Drive • Baltimore, MD 21251
Morgan State University
443-885-3030
The museum's permanent collection includes a variety of 19th and 20th-century works with a large collection of works by African Amnerican artists. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. more... mapJewish Museum of Maryland
15 Lloyd Street • Baltimore, MD 21202
410-732-6400
Two museum galleries featuring two historic synagogues: Lloyd Street Synagogue(1845), B'nai Israel Synagogue(1876). more... mapLacrosse Museum/ National Hall of Fame
113 West University Parkway • Baltimore, MD 21210
410-235-6882
Honors America's first sport lacrosse with exhibits including; historic artifacts, photos, interactive kiosks, Hall of Fame room, multi-image show. more... mapLovely Lane Museum
2200 Saint Paul Street • Baltimore, MD 21218
410-889-4458
The Lovely Lane Museum contains exhibits, portraits, hymnals, and personal memorabilia concerning the founding and founders of American Methodism. The museum is open to visitors on Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays at 12 p.m. more... mapMaryland Historical Society
201 West Monument Street • Baltimore, MD 21201
410-685-3750
Exhibits include Francis Scott Key's original manuscript of "The Star-Spangled Banner", paintings, silver, and includes one of the country's finest decorative arts collection and a research library. more... mapMuseum of Industry
1415 Key Highway • Baltimore, MD 21230
410-727-4808
Hands-on museum featuring exhibits on the Port, the garment industry, oryster canning, and printing. The museum also includes turn-of-the century machinery and children's interactive programs. more... mapNational Juneteenth Museum
2632 North Charles Street • Baltimore, MD 21218
410-467-2724
Underground Railroad tours. Juneteenth is the oldest black holiday, originating on June 19, 1865. Tours run daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. more... mapNational Museum of Dentistry
31 South Greene Street • Baltimore, MD 21201
Located at the University of Maryland
410-706-0600
A Smithsonian Affiliate, The National Museum of Dentistry is the official museum of the dental profession. Among the many exhibits examining the history of dentistry and oral hygiene, see George Washington's lower denture, the world’s first earned dental degree, dental posters, 18th and 19th century extraction instruments, and Queen Victoria's personal dental instruments. more... mapPeale Museum (circa 1814)
225 Holliday Street • Baltimore, MD 21202
410-396-3524
Built by Rembrandt Peale, this landmark is the oldest museum building in the United States. The museum displays various fossils. Open Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun, 12N-5pm. mapTop of the World Observation Level and Museum
401 East Pratt Street • Baltimore, MD 21202
27th floor
410-837-4515
Designed by noted architect I.M.Pei, it offers a spectacular panoramic view of the city. The museum houses exhibits documenting the history of the city of Baltimore. Unique souvenirs can be purchased at the "Top Gift Shop." mapWalters Art Gallery
600 North Charles Street • Baltimore, MD 21201
410-547-9000
The museum's collection encompasses art from around the world and throughout the ages, including an ancient Egyptian collection ranked in the nation's top four. Experience 55 centuries of art at the Walters. more... mapWashington Monument and Museum
Charles Street and Monument Street • Baltimore, MD 21201
Mount Vernon Place
410-396-1049
Robert Mills, who later designed the Washington Monument in the nation's capital, was commissioned in 1815 to design this 208' memorial column topped by a 16' statue of Washington handing down his commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army at the Maryland State House.
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Baltimore Zoo
Druid Hill Park • Baltimore, MD 21217
410-396-6165
The Baltimore Zoo offers nature and animal lovers exhibits including aviaries, naturalistic exhibits, Victorian gazebos, and over 2,000 animals, birds and reptiles.Cylburn Arboretum
4915 Greenspring Aveune • Baltimore, MD 21209
410-367-2217
176-acre estate has gardens, trails, bird museum, and hands-on nature with dioramas and horticultural reference library. Open from sunrise to sunset. mapNational Aquarium in Baltimore
501 East Pratt Street • Baltimore, MD 21202
Pier 3
410-576-3800
Home to nearly 11,000 animals from 600 species. Journey from the top of the rain forest to the depths of the ocean and visit award-winning exhibits at this world-famous institution. Dolphin show included in admission. more... map
Science & Technology
Maryland Science Center, The
601 Light Street • Baltimore, MD 21230
410-685-5225
Featuring fourteen full-size dinosaurs in Dinosaur Mysteries, an exploration of the day in the life of the human body in Your Body: The Inside Story, Newton’s Alley, with dozens of interactive activities, a national touring exhibit, and the five story IMAX Theater. Other popular attractions include the Kids Room and the world-famous Davis Planetarium. more...
Tours & Cruises
African American Cultural Tours
10 East Lee Street • Baltimore, MD 21201
410-727-0755
Call to schedule a tour conducted by local historians. Tours highlight contributions and landmarks relative to African-Americans. Major features include ethnic and deli lunches, historic re-enactments, nightlife, and shopping tours. mapBaltimore Adventures
1001 Fell Street • Baltimore, MD 21231
410-342-2004
Fishing charters, bike rentals and tours, boat tours, crabbing charters, and waterfowl hunting are offered at Baltimore Adventures. They are a full time adventure company. Come and enjoy all the Chesapeake Bay has to offer. more... mapBaltimore Black Heritage Tours
P.O. Box 3014 • Baltimore, MD 21229
410-783-5469
Full tour services include family renunions, walking tours, Underground Railroad, hotel and restaurant referrals, sightseeing and shopping tours and transportation to airports.Baltimore Rent A Tour
3414 Philips Drive • Baltimore, MD 21208
410-653-2998, 888-842-6323
Call to schedule a professional local or regional tour, whether it be historic, ethnic, neighborhoods, religious, heitage, African-American, or a unique "Insomniac Tour." more... mapBlack-Eyed Susan
901 South Bond Street Suite 100 • Baltimore, MD 21231
410-342-6960, 866-622-8220
Unique paddlewheel riverboat custom designed for social, corporate, and private entertainment. Catering is provided by Cameo and Black Eyed Susan making this a full days experience. more... mapCenter for Cultural Education
541 Wilson Street • Baltimore, MD 21217
Historic Pennsylvania Avenue
410-669-2975
Center with a mission to educate people about Baltimore's African American History and Culture. They conduct the Thurgood Marshall/Billie Holiday Walking Heritage Tour by appointment only. Monday-Saturday 9-6 p.m. mapClipper City
Inner Harbor • Baltimore, MD 21236
410-931-6777
Available for groups and private charters, daily cruises aboard a Replica of an 1854 topsail schooner. Catering services are avialable. more...Harbor Cruises Bay Lady and Lady Baltimore
561 Light Street • Baltimore, MD 21202
410-727-3113
This cruise company offers a variety of cruise options, including lunch, dinner and moonlight cruises. Most cruises are offered year-round, with certain tours being seasonal. One hour sightseeing tours of the historic Harbor are available from April through October aboard the Prince Charming. more... mapNational Historic Seaport
802 South Caroline Street • Baltimore, MD 21231
410-783-1490
Self-guided tour of Baltimore's historic waterfront attractions. more... mapPeter Pan's Pirate Ship
2700 Lighthouse Point East • Baltimore, MD 21224
410-522-1442
Tour highlights all the major sites and attractions in the Inner Harbor, Fells Point, Little Italy, and Mount Vernon. One hour land tour and a 30-minute sea tour. more... mapPride of Baltimore II
401 East Pratt Street Suite 222 • Baltimore, MD 21202
Inner Harbor
410-539-1151
The Pride II, is a repelica of the original Pride of Baltimore, it sails the world as Maryland's goodwill ambassador. more... mapRide the Ducks of Baltimore
25 Light Street, Suite 300 • Baltimore, MD 21202
410-727-3825
An unique and fun filled tour aboard the Duck, an amphibious vehicle that operates on land and water, for an eighty minute adventure you will never forget. Some places you will see on the tour include the Washington Monument, Edgar Allen Poe’s Grave, Camden Yards, Mount Vernon, Star Spangled Banner Flag House, the "Homicide" Set, Broadway Market, the Carroll Mansion, The Shot Tower, City Hall and the National Aquarium In Baltimore. more... map
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