Stroll Baltimore Inner Harbor

Baltimore’s Inner Harbor has been an important seaport since the 18th century, and continues to be the activity center of the city. Located just south of downtown, the harbor is home to some of Baltimore’s biggest attractions and is connected by an expansive 7-mile brick waterfront promenade. Baltimore's Inner Harbor is a magnet for visitors, filled with attractions and entertainment options.

The whole area and the neighborhoods just back from the water have been nicely developed with parks, hotels, restaurants, shops, museums, and historic ships to tour. You can spend the day walking and shopping at the numerous boutique malls, or stop and take in exhilarating street performances. Foremost of these is the sloop-of-war USS Constellation, a three-masted sailing ship that saw action in the Civil War and intercepting slave ships off the African coast.

Also open to tour are the submarine USS Torsk, the US Coast Guard Cutter Taney, and the Lightship Chesapeake. Surrounding the harbor are the National Aquarium; the Visionary Art Museum; and the hands-on Maryland Science Center, with a planetarium; all within a 10-minute walk of each other. Harborplace is a modern complex anchored by glass-enclosed pavilions featuring shops, restaurants, and an amphitheater on the promenade.

Official site: https://baltimore.org/

Address: Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD

Phone: 410-837-5339

Entrance fee: $8 for adults · $6 for seniors (60+) or military with ID · $5 for children 3-12 years old · Free under 3.

Google rating: 4.7/5.0