Baltimore Holiday Guide

Baltimore Travel Information

Baltimore is where you can find true southern hospitality, urban vibes and fascinating cultures. It features a host of tourist attractions such as an aquarium, museums, child-friendly science centres and a number of sports bars, making Baltimore an ideal holiday destination for everyone in the family.

The most popular area for tourists is the Inner Harbour, which has many interesting venues including the Maryland Science Centre, the National Aquarium, the Pier Six Concert Pavilion and the city's World Trade Centre where you can climb up to the observation deck on the 27th floor and enjoy panoramic views around the city. A great way to explore the Inner Harbour is to get on a water taxi. This way, you can enjoy the fantastic views of the city's skyline and the bustling waterfront.

Baltimore Tourist Attractions

If you travel with children, another notable place to visit is the Port Discovery Children's Museum where your kids can enjoy interesting exhibits and a wide range of hands-on displays. Also of interest, the American Visionary Art Museum and Thou Art Creative Centre are unusual but otherwise worthwhile sites to visit.

Those interested in exploring the city's fascinating blend of neighbourhoods will be delighted to find that Baltimore offers a wide variety of cultures, with every part of the city having a different atmosphere. Visit the historic maritime district of Fells Point, go bohemian in the neighbourhood of SoWeBo or enjoy the sights and smells in the small village of Little Italy.

Nightlife In Baltimore

Despite being a ghost town in the past, Baltimore is now bustling at night. A number of nightlife venues can be found around Fells Point, the Inner Harbour, Federal Hill and Mount Vernon. Local cuisine in Baltimore is also not to be missed. Baltimore's crab cakes made from famous blue crabs are to die for while other seafood dishes such as oysters, scallops and rockfish will definitely please your stomach.

Baltimore is quite safe but travellers should still practice common sense when in crowed places and going out at night. It is also a good idea to take out travel insurance for you and your family before visiting Baltimore to protect yourselves in the event of an emergency.