HARBOR PASS
Baltimore Harbor Pass - http://baltimore.org/harborpass/
Purchase this pass and save 15% on admission to the Maryland Science Center, National Aquarium, Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards, Top of the World Observation Level, and either the American Visionary Arts Museum or Port Discovery.
ARTS & CULTURE
American Visionary Arts Museum - www.avam.org
15 minute walk
This national museum and education center for outstanding original works of art created by intuitive, self-taught artists features 10 art galleries, outdoor wildflower sculpture gardens and museum store.
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum - www.borail.org
10 minute ride on free Charm City Circulator Orange Line
This fascinating, fun place for kids, families, and lovers of history and American railroading features the most comprehensive collection in the Western Hemisphere , plus free parking and train rides.
Baltimore Museum of Industry - www.thebmi.org
10 minute ride on Water Taxi
Visit re-created workshops; explore industry from days past; and see the 1906 Steam Tug Baltimore, a national historic landmark. Enjoy hands-on activities for kids, tours for the whole family and free parking.
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary - www.baltimorebasilica.org
20 minute walk OR 10 minute ride on free Charm City Circulator Purple Line
The Baltimore Basilica, built during 1806-1821, and officially known as the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, was the first Roman Catholic cathedral built in the United States , and the first major religious building constructed after the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. It is a National Historic Landmark and National Shrine.
Fort McHenry National Monument - www.nps.gov/fomc
15 minute ride on Water Taxi
This 18th-century brick fort defended Baltimore Harbor during the War of 1812 and is the birthplace of the American national anthem. Park rangers offer visitor programs and special events that highlight the park's history. Visit the home of the Star-Spangled Banner!
Geppi's Entertainment Museum - www.geppismuseum.com
5 minute walk
Take an unprecedented journey through American history with a focus on pop culture in media, toys and comic characters as they shaped our children through a magical blend of entertainment and education.
Historic Ships in Baltimore - www.historicships.org
10 minute walk
Historic Ships In Baltimore - Four ships and a lighthouse that are all National Historic Landmarks - USS Constellation, USS Torsk, USCGC Taney, Lightship 116 Chesapeake and Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse. Enjoy "hands-on encounters with history," demonstrations, activities, overnight adventures and tours. Open daily.
Maryland Historical Society - www.mdhs.org
15 minute ride on free Charm City Circulator Purple Line
Maryland Historical Society is one of the oldest cultural institutions housing some of the oldest collections in the United States , founded in 1844. It is home of the original manuscript of Francis Scott Key's "Star-Spangled Banner." The museum boasts the East Coast's finest decorative art collection.
Maryland Science Center - www.mdsci.org
10 minute walk
Located at Baltimore 's Inner Harbor , has three levels of hands-on exhibits waiting to be explored. Save time for an IMAX film, Planetarium show or catch some live science on the Demo Stage.
National Aquarium in Baltimore - www.aqua.org
10 minute walk
Stunning exhibits and more than 11,000 aquatic animals, plus the widely lauded exhibit, Animal Planet Australia , make this Inner Harbor destination Baltimore 's most popular attraction. Express entry is available when you purchase tickets online at www.aqua.org.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards - http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/bal/ballpark/tours.jsp#details
5 minute walk
Come see Oriole Park at Camden Yards from a whole new perspective. Enjoy the charm of the ballpark from club level suites, the press levels, and even the Orioles dugout. Oriole Park revolutionized baseball when it debuted on Opening Day 1992. Now, here's your chance to go behind the scenes of this historic ballpark and learn more about how it has continued to change the baseball fan's experience ever since.
Phoenix Shot Tower - www.carrollmuseums.org
10 minute ride on free Charm City Circulator Orange Line
From 1828 to 1892, molten lead was dropped 215 feet to make shot for guns in this Baltimore landmark.
Port Discovery Children's Museum - www.portdiscovery.org
15 minute walk or 10 minute ride on free Charm City Circulator Orange Line
Port Discovery, the Children's Museum in Baltimore offers three floors of educational and interactive exhibits, programs and activities for children ages 2-10 years old. Ranked among the top five children's museum in the United States (Child Magazine, Feb 2002)!
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture - www.africanamericanculture.org
20 minute walk or 10 minute ride on free Charm City Circulator Orange Line
A major Inner Harbor tourist destination, this museum highlights the history and accomplishments of Maryland 's African American community, featuring exhibitions, resource centers, a cafe and a gift shop.
Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards - www.baberuthmuseum.com
5 minute walk
This 22,000-square-foot museum includes exhibits devoted to Johnny Unitas, the Baltimore Orioles and Colts, and Baltimore 's Negro Leagues, as well as the Maryland Terrapins and college athletics. The nearby Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum showcases material devoted exclusively to the Sultan of Swat.
Top of the World Observation Level - www.viewbaltimore.org
10 minute walk
A spectacular and unforgettable view of Baltimore awaits you from the top of the world's tallest pentagonal building. New exhibits about local landmarks, famous people and "firsts" and historic events will engage and inspire you to explore more of Charm City !
The Walters Art Museum - www.thewalters.org
20 minute walk or 15 minute ride on free Charm City Circulator Purple Line
Acclaimed as one of the best art museums in the United States , the Walters offers 55 centuries of art, including Egyptian mummies, medieval armors and 19th-century masterpieces. The Walters also holds world-class traveling exhibitions. General admission is now free.
TRANSPORTATION
Charm City Circulator - www.charmcitycirculator.com
This free bus serves the needs of visitors, residents and employees by providing fast, convenient and energy-efficient way to move about Baltimore 's downtown area. Clean-energy buses will run three routes in-and-around downtown Baltimore . The Charm City Circulator will run 10 minute headways between buses.
Water Taxi - www.thewatertaxi.com
For the perfect transportation in and around Baltimore 's Inner Harbor , the water taxi is an affordable solution. Located on Lancaster Street , one price buys unlimited rides for the day and group discount rates are available.
EXPLORING THE CENTRAL MARYLAND REGION
Take a drive out of downtown Baltimore and explore all that the Central Maryland region has to offer. Activities include shopping at Arundel Mills or Towsontown Center, visiting a local winery, or exploring historic Annapolis or Havre de Grace.
