Explore The National Aquarium

One of the best places to visit in Maryland is The National Aquarium. The dramatic building overlooking Baltimore's Inner Harbor replicates several ecosystems as homes for marine life from all over the world, as well as birds, mammals, and appropriate plant life. There are over 20,000 animals at the aquarium spanning 800 species. Guests can explore dozens of exhibits that resemble rainforests, deep oceans, rivers, and more. Visitors can get up close and personal with some of the animals in the aquarium’s unique experiences.

Not all the environments are under water, but they share the common connection to water. Experiences include learning about sharks while they swim inches away or a behind-the-scenes look at dolphin training. The aquarium has a 4D theater inside that shows immersive films about sea creatures' lives and different aquatic habitats. The largest of these is the five-story Tropical Rain Forest, which you can explore at various levels from the forest floor to the treetops to see birds, frogs, plants, and even sloths and monkeys. Elsewhere are sharks and dolphins, as well as brilliant tropical fish in the Atlantic Coral Reef Exhibit.

Official site: https://aqua.org/

Address: 501 East Pratt Street, Pier 3 and 4, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland

Phone: 410-576-3800

Entrance fee: Adults: $39.95. Children (Ages 3-11): $29.95. Seniors (Ages 65+): $34.95. Children 2 and under: Free

Google rating: 4.6/5.0