American
Visionary Art Museum
800 Key Highway
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-244-1900
Fax: 410-244-5858
Web Site:
www.AVAM.org
Neighborhood: Inner Harbor
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.
Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum
216 Emory Street
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-727-1539
Fax: 410-727-1652
Web Site:
www.baberuthmuseum.com
Neighborhood: Camden Yards
A
National Historic Site, this museum is the birthplace of Babe Ruth. See
rare artifacts, photos, videos and more; located two blocks from Camden
Yards.
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum
901 W. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-752-2490
Fax: 410-752-2499
Web Site:
www.borail.org
Neighborhood: Westside
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 Ghost Tours
P.O. Box 38140
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-522-7400
Web Site:
www.baltimoreghosttours.com
Neighborhood: Fell's Point
Award-winning haunted walking tours of Fell's Point and Mount Vernon.
Certified Authentic Baltimore tours. Evening and day tours, Haunted Pub
Walks, and Ghost Talk where we come to you. Group tours available.
Edgar Allan Poe Museum
203 N. Amity Street
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-396-7932
Fax: 410-396-5662
Web Site:
www.eapoe.org/balt/poehse.htm
Neighborhood: Baltimore Metro
Edgar Allan Poe’s home is now open to the public as a modest museum with
self-guided tours. Displays in the house include a lock of Poe’s hair,
some original china that once belonged to John Allan as well as many
other Poe-related images.
ESPN Zone
601 E. Pratt Street
The Power Plant
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-685-3776
Fax: 410-244-8222
Web Site:
www.espnzone.com/baltimore
Neighborhood: Inner Harbor
This
sports-themed dining and entertainment experience in Baltimore's Inner
Harbor features the Studio Grill, Screening Room and the Sports
Arena--all ideal for private events and group functions.
Fort McHenry National Monument and
Historic Shrine
2400 E. Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-962-4290
Fax: 410-962-2500
Web Site:
www.nps.gov/fomc
Neighborhood: South - Less than 10 miles
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!
200 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-332-4191
Fax: 410-547-7317
Web Site:
www.harborplace.com
Neighborhood: Inner Harbor
The
heart of Baltimore's renowned Inner Harbor, Harborplace The Gallery
feature a mix of 120 unique shops, 13 restaurants and 30 diverse
eateries, plus live seasonal entertainment on the waterfront.
Historic Ships in Baltimore
Pier 1
301 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-539-1797
Fax: 410-539-6238
Web Site:
www.historicships.org
Neighborhood: Inner Harbor
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.
Inner Harbor Cruises
2400 Boston Street
Suite 102
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-800-4998
Web Site:
www.innerharborcruises.com
Neighborhood: Inner Harbor
Daily Public Cruises at 11am, 2pm, 4:30pm and 7pm as well as Private
Charters and Corporate Outings for groups as small as 6 up to as many as
600. Visit our website for details, pictures, pricing and tickets.
Tickets can also be purchased at the Visitor Center.
Maryland Historical Society
201 W. Monument Street
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-685-3750
Fax: 410-962-7058
Web Site:
www.mdhs.org
Neighborhood: Mount Vernon
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
601 Light Street
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-545-5927
Fax: 410-545-5973
Web Site:
www.mdsci.org
Neighborhood: Inner Harbor
One of Baltimore’s premier locations for family entertainment is located
at the famed Inner Harbor, offering three full floors of hands-on
exhibits, IMAX films, planetarium shows, kids’ room, observatory,
science store and a new cafe.
501 E. Pratt Street
Pier 3
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-576-3800
Fax: 410-576-8641
Web Site:
www.aqua.org
Neighborhood: Inner Harbor
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.
Port Discovery Children's Museum
35 Market Place
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-727-8120
Fax: 410-727-3042
Web Site:
www.portdiscovery.org
Neighborhood: Inner Harbor/City Center
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)!
Power Plant / The Cordish Company
601 E. Pratt Street
The Power Plant, 6th Floor
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-752-5444
Fax: 410-659-9491
Web Site:
www.cordish.com
Neighborhood: Inner Harbor
Located in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, the country’s preeminent
entertainment complex features the Hard Rock Cafe, Barnes Noble, Gold’s
Gym and the first-ever ESPN Zone--a perfect downtown destination.
Power Plant Live!
34 Market Place
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-727-LIVE(5483)
Fax: 410-659-9491
Web Site:
www.powerplantlive.com
Neighborhood: Inner Harbor/City Center
Baltimore’s premier dining and entertainment district, located adjacent
to the Inner Harbor. This exciting development features entertainment,
restaurants and nightclubs—all spilling out into a common plaza with
outdoor seating.
830 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 443-263-1800
Fax: 410-333-1138
Web Site:
www.africanamericanculture.org
Neighborhood: Historic Jonestown
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
301 W. Camden Street
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-727-1539
Fax: 410-727-1652
Web Site:
www.baberuthmuseum.com
Neighborhood: Camden Yards
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.
The Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum Drive
(at N. Charles and 31st Streets)
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 443-573-1700
Fax: 443-573-1582
Web Site:
www.artbma.org
Neighborhood: Charles Village/Homewood
All
year long, Maryland’s largest art museum showcases a dazzling
collection, ranging from ancient mosaics to contemporary art, plus
ever-changing exhibitions, sculpture gardens, an eclectic museum shop
and a scenic restaurant. General admission is now free
Druid Hill Park
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-396-7102
Fax: 443-320-9027
Web Site:
www.marylandzoo.org
Neighborhood: North - Less than 10 miles
Baltimore's wildest attraction! The zoo is home to more than 2,000
exotic mammals, birds and reptiles in a wooded, 180-acre setting. Group
rates and rental facilities are available. Free parking.
The Walters Art Museum
600 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-547-9000
Fax: 410-727-7591
Web Site:
www.thewalters.org
Neighborhood: Mount Vernon
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.
Area Pubs and Restaurants:
Amicci's
231 S. High Street
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-528-1096
Fax: 410-685-6259
Web Site:
www.amiccis.com
Neighborhood: Little Italy
Discover what residents of Baltimore and Little Italy have known for
years--freshly prepared seafood, chicken and pasta don’t have to be
expensive, just good! Let us serve you in our 100-year-old rowhouse.
Visit our new bar/lounge for great happy hour specials and late-night
service as well.
Cat’s Eye Pub
1730 Thames St.
Baltimore, MD 21231-3416
Phone:
410-276-9866
Web Site:
www.catseyepub.com
Neighborhood: Fell’s
Point
The Cat's Eye Pub is
located in historical Fell’s Point, Baltimore, a waterfront community
established in the 1700s. The Cat’s Eye Pub offers over 40 draughts on
tap and has been voted the “best live music bar in Baltimore”.
Built in Ireland and shipped to Baltimore's Inner Harbor, this authentic
Irish pub serves American Irish cuisine, with live music Thursday
through Saturday at 9 p.m.; no cover.
La Tasca Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant
201 E. Pratt Street
Suite 1212
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-209-2563
Fax: 410-209-2564
Web Site:
www.latascausa.com
Neighborhood: Inner Harbor
Our
restaurant is a careful blend of everything about Spain--warm decor,
authentic cuisine and friendly hospitality. Offering more than 45 tapas,
six paellas, nine sangrias and daily specials, La Tasca caters to guests
from two to 400!
Mother's Federal Hill Grille
1113 S. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-244-8686
Fax: 410-783-1122
Web Site:
www.mothersgrille.com
Neighborhood: Federal Hill
This neighborhood restaurant is in the heart of historic Federal Hill.
We serve lunch and dinner seven days a week and breakfast on Saturday
and Sunday, specializing in seafood and fresh fish. We have free
parking, and groups and buses are welcome.
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
1390 Lancaster Street
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-522-3200
Fax: 410-522-3230
Web Site:
www.rasushi.com
Neighborhood: Harbor East
The
stylishly edgy sushi bar and restaurant is located in Baltimore’s Harbor
East neighborhood. RA Sushi, an unconventional dining concept, blends
fresh sushi, hip music and contemporary decor all rolled up into one
flavorful experience. Visit our Web site at www.rasushi.com for more
information.
Heralded as one of Baltimore's most popular restaurants, we are
dedicated to offering authentic Spanish cuisine such as paella, fillet
of sole with bananas and many other favorites
402 Key Highway
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-727-3678
Fax: 410-234-1084
Web Site:
www.rusty-scupper.com
Neighborhood: Inner Harbor
Enjoy American cuisine featuring fresh seafood, beef and pasta with a
panoramic view of Baltimore's Inner Harbor for lunch, dinner and Sunday
brunch. We also offer banquet and meeting facilities. Groups welcome;
call Shannon Toback for parties of 10 or more.
Thai Arroy Restaurant
1019 Light Street
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-385-8587
Fax: 240-554-2554
Web Site:
www.thaiarroy.com
Neighborhood: Federal Hill
A
Thai restaurant with many recognitions and awards. A local's choice and
tourist's treasure.
1739 Fleet Street
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-675-5999
Fax: 410-732-2632
Web Site:
www.zemeanbean.com
Neighborhood: Fell's Point
Eclectic Fells Point cafe and wine bar offers cozy, romantic ambiance,
serving traditional Eastern European cuisine; original, creative chef's
specialties; and homemade deserts, Jazz Brunch Sundays, Slavic Night
Thursdays.
More local attractions can
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This information was
taken from the respective websites for the area attractions above.
Information, particularly operating hours and pricing, is likely to
change. Click on the name of each attraction to visit its website.
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