Baltimore Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stroll along the Inner Harbour’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

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.

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Downtown Baltimore

3.5/5(11 area reviews)

A bustling port beloved sports teams and top sights from Hopkins Plaza to Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – discover Downtown Baltimore, a destination also famous for its historic sites.

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Fells Point

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.

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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

Harbor East is known for its captivating waterfront views, and with sights like National Katyn Memorial and Harbor East Marina, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Baltimore.

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Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor
Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor
4 out of 5
300 Light Street, Baltimore, MD
The price is NZ$314 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$314
24 July - 25 July
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! (1,699 reviews)
A Pretty Chill Urban Location!!
"I did not give 5 stars because no place is perfect. That said, my wife and I stayed at this location for the second year in a row, around the 4th of July holiday. That we came back should tell you something. For both stays, we came because we could watch the Inner Harbor fireworks from the hotel's ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

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 NZ$155 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$155
20 July - 21 July
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! (3,767 reviews)
"This was the second time in one week that my wife and I stayed at the hotel. We had a very pleasant overnight stay and wanted a repeat of that a week later. One thing about it was the airport shuttle which was prompt and no delays. There was only one hiccup on the second stay and that there was a ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore
The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore
4.5 out of 5
550 Light Street, Baltimore, MD
The price is NZ$342 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$342
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,515 reviews)
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"staff was helpful and accommodating. Front desk was very helpful with accessing my bags which I left in car. held our bags and car while we went the ballgame"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore
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! (732 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia
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 7 Jul. 2025

1-BD Home near Stadiums Free Parking
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 3 Jul. 2025

Distinguished Apartment Rooftop Deck
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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Reviews of Baltimore

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Fine for a 2 or 3 daysdays visit.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Unexpected delight! Beautiful Harbour, lots of character and great food

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