No Shortage of Fun in B-More
By Tawanna Browne Smith, Local Expert, Baltimore
One of the great things about Baltimore besides its plentiful offerings of steamed crabs is the variety of activities for travelers to the city. Whether it be business travel, solo travel or family travel, the history and activities in just the Inner Harbor area alone will keep minds, cameras and feet busy. Baltimore has an eclectic list of things to do in the immediate downtown area, ranging from shopping to dining to historical attractions to family-friendly activities to art and museums. The National Aquarium is Maryland’s most profitable attraction and worth a visit for anyone staying in the... Read more »
1- Type: Aquariums
- Neighborhood: Inner Harbor
based on 643 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews
Local Expert Tip: "Check the Aquarium's website for specials and discounts for admissions. Special needs guests are granted early entry the first Saturday or Sunday of every month. "
2- Type: Family Friendly, IMAX Theaters, Museums, Science Museums
- Neighborhood: Inner Harbor
based on 123 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews
Local Expert Tip: "Summer months are extremely crowded at the Science Center. Early weekday mornings are the best time to beat the crowds."
3- Type: Children's Museums, Family Friendly, Museums
- Neighborhood: Inner Harbor
based on 71 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews
Local Expert Tip: "Summer months are extremely crowded at the Science Center. Early weekday mornings are the best time to beat the crowds."
4- Type: Art Museums, Museums
- Neighborhood: Federal Hill
based on 165 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews
Local Expert Tip: "Some of the exhibits are inappropriate for children, however, the museum will inform you of which ones."
5- Type: Historic Sites
- Neighborhood: Baltimore Harbor
based on 207 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews
Local Expert Tip: "The movie on the history of Ft. McHenry is well worth checking out. For photography lovers, some of the best scenic shots of Baltimore can be taken from Ft. McHenry. "
6Local Expert Tip: "Educational tours are offered daily and due to its size and history are highly recommended."
7- Type: Art Museums, Museums
- Neighborhood: North Baltimore
based on 63 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews
Local Expert Tip: "The audio guide can help digest the museum's large collection of art."
8- Type: Historic Sites, Military, Museums
- Neighborhood: Inner Harbor
based on 105 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews
Local Expert Tip: "The stairwell between decks are rather steep and narrow and something to keep in mind if you have a physical ailment."
9- Type: Family Friendly, Museums
- Neighborhood: Inner Harbor
based on 21 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews
Local Expert Tip: "Admission is half-priced during home games. "
