Click for Baltimore, Forecast



 

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...  map

  • Inner 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...  map

  • Oriole 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...  map

  • Passport 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...  map

  • Pimlico 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...  map

  • Port 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...  map

  • Steamship 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.  map

  • USS 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.  map

  • Evergreen 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...  map

  • Flag 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...  map

  • Milton 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...  map

  • National 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.  map

  • Natural 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.  map

  • Nine 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.  map

  • Orchard 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.  map

  • Rectory (circa 1791)
    24 West Saratoga Street • Baltimore, MD 21201
    410-685-2886
    Restored building that houses offices of Preservation Maryland. It is open 8:30am-5pm, or by appointment. more...  map

  • Robert 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.   map

  • Shot 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.  map

  • St. 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...  map

  • St. 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...  map

  • St. 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.  map

  • Thomas 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.  map

  • SS 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."  map

  • B&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...  map

  • Babe 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...  map

  • Baltimore 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...  map

  • Baltimore 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.  map

  • Baltimore 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.   map

  • Baltimore 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...  map

  • Baltimore 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...  map

  • Baltimore 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...  map

  • Baltimore 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.  map

  • Baltimore 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).  map

  • Eubie 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...  map

  • Geppi'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...  map

  • Great 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...  map

  • Homewood 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...  map

  • James 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...  map

  • Jewish 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...  map

  • Lacrosse 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...  map

  • Lovely 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...  map

  • Maryland 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...  map

  • Museum 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...  map

  • National 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...  map

  • National 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...  map

  • Peale 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.  map

  • Top 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."  map

  • Walters 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...  map

  • Washington 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.  map

  • National 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.  map

  • Baltimore 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...  map

  • Baltimore 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...  map

  • Black-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...  map

  • Center 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.  map

  • Clipper 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...  map

  • National Historic Seaport
    802 South Caroline Street • Baltimore, MD 21231
    410-783-1490
    Self-guided tour of Baltimore's historic waterfront attractions. more...  map

  • Peter 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...  map

  • Pride 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...  map

  • Ride 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

  Back to Top >>