Baltimore, MD

Travel Guide

Baltimore featuring modern architecture, a city and night scenes
Baltimore
Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina featuring a river or creek
Baltimore which includes a square or plaza, a city and a statue or sculpture
Baltimore showing night scenes, a bay or harbor and a city
Stroll along the Inner Harbor’s wide brick promenade and enjoy dining, shopping, museums and sports in this Atlantic Coast city.

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

On the harbor’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 harbor’s wide brick promenade to see dinosaurs, space displays and amazing demos at the interactive Maryland Science Center 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 (kilometers) north of the harbor, 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

Historic seaport with post-industrial waterfront redevelopment, the Inner Harbor offers attractions like the National Aquarium and Maryland Science Center. Easily walk to stadiums or catch a water taxi to explore nearby areas.

Inner Harbor
Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University featuring heritage elements and interior views

Downtown Baltimore

4/5(4,263 area reviews)

Central business district meets historic charm in this neighborhood, with attractions like the National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, and Lexington Market. Enjoy diverse dining, nightlife, and easy access to public transportation.

Downtown Baltimore
Fells Point featuring a sunset

Fells Point

4.5/5(172 area reviews)

Historic waterfront neighborhood with a maritime vibe, Fell's Point boasts a high concentration of pubs and restaurants. Explore diverse architecture, unique shops, and reach it easily via water taxi or a short walk from the Inner Harbor.

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Timonium

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Timonium and surrounding area, you can visit Towson Town Center and Greenspring Station.

Timonium
American Visionary Art Museum which includes art and a city

Federal Hill

4.5/5(30 area reviews)

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

4.5/5(265 area reviews)

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 NT$5,322 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
NT$5,322
NT$6,253 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
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! (1,725 reviews)
Elevators not for the claustrophobic
"Pretty good hotel. There’s a pool / bar on the 6th floor. We were put on 7th floor so we heard the bar music and it was tough to get in an afternoon nap for us and our baby. Fortunately the bar music didn’t last into the night. The other pain point is the elevators. They’re an odd shape it’s a nightmare ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/4

Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor
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
The price is NT$2,293 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
NT$2,293
NT$2,614 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (3,832 reviews)
"Excellent Service!"

Reviewed on 2025/8/4

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
815 Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum Heights, MD
The price is NT$3,289 per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
NT$3,289
NT$3,749 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Linthicum Heights. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Overall stay was amazing"

Reviewed on 2025/8/3

Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG
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! (751 reviews)
"Fantastic location. Super friendly and helpful staff. Excellent room. Pluses: bathtub is excellent. Full size fridge was great. Local dining was fantastic. Diversity of people and cultures. Minuses: for a new hotel should have USB charging ports. Window shades do not keep out morning light. Should ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/3

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! (10 reviews)
"This property is cosy and quiet. I was able to relax and unwind."

Reviewed on 2025/7/3

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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
"Great property. Loved coziness and location. Will book again in the future. Wish I could’ve had a broom available to clean better after myself."

Reviewed on 2025/7/7

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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