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The Walters Art Museum
The Walters Art Museum
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Ranked #1 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
5 of 5 stars 160 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
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Ranked #2 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 277 reviews
Owner description: One of major league baseball's newest stadiums, the Orioles' home field has the intimate feel and charm of an old-fashioned... more » Owner description: One of major league baseball's newest stadiums, the Orioles' home field has the intimate feel and charm of an old-fashioned park. « less
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
American Visionary Art Museum
American Visionary Art Museum
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Ranked #3 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 180 reviews

The American Visionary Art Museum is a fabulous museum of  "Folk Art" right near the inner harbor.  It's really art that is done by untrained / self-taught artists, many of them... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Specialty Museums; Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
Urban Pirates
Urban Pirates
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Ranked #4 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 198 reviews

Urban Pirates offers family adventure cruises in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. The pirate ship called "Fearless" is based out of Fell's Point, which is rich in nautical history itself... more »

Attraction type  Ships
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Ranked #5 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 56 reviews
Owner description: A preeminent Marian shrine and a national center of prayer and pilgrimage, this religious landmark is known for its history,... more » Owner description: A preeminent Marian shrine and a national center of prayer and pilgrimage, this religious landmark is known for its history, architecture and art. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
Fort McHenry National Monument
Fort McHenry National Monument
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Ranked #6 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 218 reviews
Historic fort that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the U.S. national anthem.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Monuments/ Statues; National Parks; Missions
Distance  2.4 miles from city center
Baltimore Museum of Art
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Ranked #7 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 68 reviews
One of the most prestigious art museums in the U.S.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
Sherwood Gardens
Sherwood Gardens
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Ranked #8 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  3.5 miles from city center
Fell's Point
Fell's Point
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Ranked #9 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 184 reviews

Fells Point was founded in 1730 by William Fell, a Quaker carpenter from Lancashire England. The neighborhood's main claim to fame was its multitude of shipyards dedicated to the... more »

Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Neighborhoods; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
Center Stage
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Ranked #10 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
Historic Ships in Baltimore
Historic Ships in Baltimore
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Ranked #11 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 112 reviews
Owner description: Historic Ships in Baltimore is home port to USS Constellation, the last all-sail warship built by the US Navy, the submarine... more » Owner description: Historic Ships in Baltimore is home port to USS Constellation, the last all-sail warship built by the US Navy, the submarine USS Torsk which sank the last two enemy combatants of WWII, USGC Cutter Taney, the last surviving vessel to witness the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941, Lightship 116 Chesapeake, which marked the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay and the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse. The museum is open daily from 10:00am to 4:30pm. Tickets may be purchased on-line or at our ticket locations on Pier 1, Pier 3 or on board the USCGC Taney. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Ships
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
The Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University
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Ranked #12 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  2.7 miles from city center
National Cryptologic Museum
National Cryptologic Museum
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Ranked #13 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
A museum featuring the science of cryptolgy.
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  15.0 miles from city center
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum
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Ranked #14 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 101 reviews
Owner description: Located at the site of the oldest railroad station in America, this museum traces the development of trains and features a... more » Owner description: Located at the site of the oldest railroad station in America, this museum traces the development of trains and features a huge collection of railroad memorabilia, a model railroad and an operating replica of the very first locomotive, The Tom Thumb, which was built here. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
Evergreen Museum & Library
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Ranked #15 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: On the National Register of Historic Places, this mansion is a magnificent Italianate structure surrounded by twenty-six... more » Owner description: On the National Register of Historic Places, this mansion is a magnificent Italianate structure surrounded by twenty-six wooded acres and scenic formal gardens. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  4.0 miles from city center
Maryland Science Center
Maryland Science Center
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Ranked #16 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 125 reviews
This popular museum is located in Harborplace.
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
Inner Harbor
Inner Harbor
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Ranked #17 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4 of 5 stars 339 reviews
Owner description: One of America's oldest seaports dating from the 1600s is today an important landmark and popular tourist destination. Park... more » Owner description: One of America's oldest seaports dating from the 1600s is today an important landmark and popular tourist destination. Park your car and follow the brick promenade through this bustling complex of eateries, stores, museums, entertainment and children's attractions. Sample the fresh seafood right out of Chesapeake Bay. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
Geppi's Entertainment Museum
Geppi's Entertainment Museum
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Ranked #18 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: Geppi's Entertainment Museum is a 17,000 square foot pop culture museum located in Camden Station at Camden Yards in... more » Owner description: Geppi's Entertainment Museum is a 17,000 square foot pop culture museum located in Camden Station at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD, a few blocks from the city's famed Inner Harbor. This unique exhibition of Americana and comic character collectibles spans the 1700s to the present, with nearly 8,000 items including comics, toys, dolls, games and memorabilia of every conceivable category. The exhibition entertains and educates visitors about the role of pop culture in our lives. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
National Aquarium, Baltimore
National Aquarium, Baltimore
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Ranked #19 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4 of 5 stars 668 reviews
Owner description: Considered one of the world’s best aquariums, the National Aquarium's mission is to inspire conservation of the world's... more » Owner description: Considered one of the world’s best aquariums, the National Aquarium's mission is to inspire conservation of the world's aquatic treasures. The National Aquarium, Baltimore features three pavilions of exciting attractions and a living collection including more than 16,000 animals from more than 660 species of fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and marine mammals. Daily dolphin shows, a tropical rain forest with sloths and piranhas, a 4-D Immersion Theater and an eerie shark walk are among the many highlights. We also offer exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences including sleepovers and special tours. The aquarium also hosts a broad range of conservation and research projects to protect the world's oceans. « less
Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
Little Italy
Little Italy
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Ranked #20 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4 of 5 stars 58 reviews
Attraction type  Neighborhoods; National Parks
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
M&T Bank Stadium
M&T Bank Stadium
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Ranked #21 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
Federal Hill Park
Federal Hill Park
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Ranked #22 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Former lookout during the Civil War and the War of 1812 is now a scenic park overlooking the Inner Harbor.
Attraction type  Parks; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Historic Sites
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
Peabody Library
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Ranked #23 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
Mustang Alleys
Mustang Alleys
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Ranked #24 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs; Bowling Alleys
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
Druid Hill Park Conservatory
Druid Hill Park Conservatory
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Ranked #25 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  2.3 miles from city center
The Senator Theatre
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Ranked #26 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  5.0 miles from city center
Baltimore Streetcar Museum
Baltimore Streetcar Museum
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Ranked #27 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
A streetcar museum.
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  1.6 miles from city center
Mount Vernon Cultural District
Mount Vernon Cultural District
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Ranked #28 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Mount Vernon is home to Baltimore's most prestigious cultural institutions including: The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra，The... more » Owner description: Mount Vernon is home to Baltimore's most prestigious cultural institutions including: The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra，The Walters Art Museum， The Lyric Opera House, Centerstage, Spotlighter's Theater, The Peabody Institute,Contemporary Museum, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute, Garrett Jacobs Mansion, The George Peabody Library, Maryland Historical Society, Theatre Project « less
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
Top of the World Observation Level
Top of the World Observation Level
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Ranked #29 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Observation tower at the top of the World Trade Center offering audio-visual presentations about the history of Baltimore.
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
Hampden
Hampden
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Ranked #30 of 138 Attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  2.8 miles from city center
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