Things to do in Baltimore with Kids
At Inner Harbor on Chesapeake Bay lies the vibrant urban city, Baltimore, Maryland and many beautiful Baltimore Maryland hotels. Visitors arrive by air through Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI), rail through Penn Station, via boat on Chesapeake Bay or by auto on I-95. Once there, you can sightsee via MTA operated light rail, subway and bus and MARC Train which connects the city with Washington, D.C. for an easy side trip to the nation’s capital, while keeping your home base in one of the Baltimore, MD hotels.
This city’s history dates back to the Revolutionary War and it grew as a major manufacturing and shipping center. Today, visitors come to see historic landmarks, eat great local seafood and to take in a ball game or two.
For a historical perspective, visit Fort McHenry where Francis Scott Key wrote The Star -Spangled Banner. The USS Constellation, dating from the Civil War and the country’s first super carrier, the USS Forrestal, can both be toured.
Family-friendly attractions include the Zoo, the third oldest in the U.S., and the National Aquarium where you can experience a hands-on encounter with a dolphin! The Maryland Science Center features an IMAX and a planetarium. No worries, we have many discount accommodations available so you can spend your money on the fun stuff!
Don’t miss taking your youngsters to the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum where they can learn about the fabled ballplayer. Budding writers enjoy touring the Edgar Allen Poe House and Museum to see where the acclaimed author penned many of his works. The Baltimore Museum of Art boasts a permanent collection of over 40 paintings by European masters.
Sports enthusiasts have a number of choices. The Orioles games are played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, while the NFL Ravens enjoy crowds at M and T Bank Stadium. Every year the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown, is held at Pimlico Track.
The Inner Harbor is filled with restaurants, shopping, museums and pubs, offering a lively nightlife scene. For a really memorable experience, try a nearby boutique hotel or one with a stunning water view – a visit to Baltimore can be a wonderful destination. Let’s begin planning now!
Baltimore Maryland Attractions
- Baltimore Civil War Museum
- Baltimore Heritage Walk
- Baltimore Maritime Museum
- Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum
- Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
- Harbor Sail, LLC
- Harborplace and The Gallery at Harborplace
- Maryland Historical Society Museum
- The Baltimore Basilica
- The Walters Art Museum
- Top of the World Observation Level
- USS Constellation Museum
