Baltimore attractions
Baltimore attractions are often considered just as good as those bigger
cities up the coast, but without the high prices and the crowds. The Harbor
is a great place to start with the National Aquarium, and the USS Constellation.
Families love both attractions, as they are fun and educational at the
same time. Families also have a great time at the Maryland Zoo, which
boasts an extraordinary collection of animals as well as fantastic exhibits
and animal habitats. And kids of all ages love to catch an Orioles game
at Orioles Park. This is Major League Baseball at its best, and the park
is great, too. For those seeking more artistic attractions, a must is
the American Visionary Art Museum. We've also listed the Science Center
and the B&O railroad Museum just because they are a lot of fun, and
fascinating. In fact, that's something all Baltimore attractions have
in common- they are all just plain cool.
Maryland Science Center
601 Light Street
Baltimore
www.mdsci.org
Interactive exhibits focusing on marine biology, physics, and astronomy. Giant meteor and nebulae, sea critters, and much more. Great hands on fun for the whole family.
National Aquarium
501 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore
www.aqua.org
A must, and the greatest attraction of the Inner Harbor, This is how all aquariums should be: stunning inside and out. Be sure and top it off with the rainforest exhibit-at the top!
Maryland Zoo
Druid Hill Lake Drive
Baltimore
http://www.marylandzoo.org
150 acres and thousands of animals in exciting exhibits. the third oldest zoo in the country, and a great day for the whole family. See website for details.
American Visionary Art Musuem
800 Key Highway
Baltimore
www.avam.org
This is a musuem you won't find anyplace else: A museum dedicated to the visionaries- those outsiders who thought outside the box. Seven galleries of art that defies explanation and categorization. Bravo!
USS Constellation
Baltimore
www.constellation.org
The last and greatest all-sail ship built by the US Navy. Served last as anti-slavery patrol during the Civil War. Remarkable historical sight docked at the Inner Harbor.
Orioles Park at Camden Yards
333 W. Camden
Baltimore
www.theorioles.com
Built in 1992, this is the way a ball park should be, and look. Home to the Baltimore Orioles, this is a fabulous place to see a game, and take daily tours as well. See website for details
B & O Railroad Museum
901 W. Pratt Street
Baltimore
www.borail.org
The birth place of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, with more than 120 locomotives, tons of train and station memorabilia, and the roundhouse these trains turned in. Train rides on the weekend.
