Downtown Baltimore Travel Guide

Baltimore

A grand library with multiple floors of bookshelves, ornate railings, and a central aisle.
A city street with historic buildings, a traffic light, and a 'ONE WAY' sign.
A red brick building with large windows and a sign that reads "Port Discovery."
A historic building with a clock tower and a modern glass structure in the background.
A park with a river, autumn leaves, and a Washington Monument.

Business and financial trading blend with historical architecture, baseball, live music, museums and theatres in the energetic city centre of Baltimore.

Downtown Baltimore has superb dining, entertainment and sporting attractions. Explore the focal point of one of Maryland’s most happening cities to discover its renowned theatre district and concert venues. Attend a ballgame in Downtown Baltimore and embark on a culinary adventure.

At the heart of the district is the neoclassical Baltimore Basilica, the first Catholic cathedral built in the United States. Walk from here to the historic Mount Vernon quarter. Magnificent panoramas await at the summit of Baltimore’s Washington Monument.

Art enthusiasts delight in a collection spanning more then 7,000 years at the Walters Art Museum. Attend a jazz concert at the Eubie Blake Cultural Centre. The George Peabody Library holds over 300,000 books in a striking Baroque, Rococo and Greco-Roman structure. Stroll between brewpubs, cocktail bars and speakeasies and sample flavours from Afghan to Ethiopian at Mount Vernon’s restaurants.

Cheer on the Baltimore Orioles baseball team at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Enhance your enjoyment by sampling the stadium’s signature crab mac and cheese hot dog. Nearby, the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum tells the story of one of the world’s most celebrated baseball stars.

See Edgar Allan Poe’s Grave in the Westside neighbourhood. Browse exhibitions by in-house artists at Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower. Savour Chesapeake Bay crab cakes, fried chicken and waffles and global street food at Lexington Market. The Hippodrome Theatre hosts year-round performances of hit Broadway musicals.

The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company presents more performing arts events in the form of classic plays and Shakespeare productions. Bruce Springsteen and the Grateful Dead are among the legendary music acts that have played the Royal Farms Arena. Uncover a wonderland of hands-on activities at the Port Discovery Children’s Museum.

Buses, light rail and the metro reach all parts of Downtown Baltimore. Extend your city tour to the Inner Harbour. Find major city attractions such as the Maryland Science Centre, National Aquarium and Top of the World Observation Level.


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Where to stay in Downtown Baltimore

Find the best Downtown Baltimore areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Inner Harbor

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbor. Make a stop by Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina or National Aquarium in Baltimore while you're exploring the area.

Fells Point

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Fells Point. A stop by Fell's Point Maritime Museum or Vagabond Players might round out your trip.

Timonium

While Timonium isn't home to many top sights, Fire Museum of Maryland and Towson Town Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Middle East

While Middle East isn't home to many top sights, Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina and National Great Blacks in Wax Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Mount Washington

While you're in Mount Washington, take in top sights like OXOXO Gallery and jump on the metro at Mount Washington Station to see more of the city.



Downtown Baltimore Travel Guide