Since the redevelopment of the Inner Harbor in the late 1970s, Baltimore has set the standard for urban renewal. While a good part of the city's action centers around the fun and festive Harbor area, where street entertainers, open-air concerts, fireworks and parades abound, the surrounding neighborhoods offer all sorts of interesting landmarks, unique shops and delicious restaurants. Wander around Fells Point, the oldest section of Baltimore, reminiscent of an old English village, complete with pubs and cobblestone streets. Take the kids to the aquarium and check out the imaginative creations at the American Visionary Art Museum. Or stop by the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum for an in-depth look at the Great Bambino's life. Baltimore is also renowned for its African-American heritage sites, plus festivals and cultural events that take place throughout the year. From historic places and harbor cruises to family friendly attractions and fabulous neighborhoods, Charm City is one of the top tourist destinations in the United States.
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Welcome to Harbor Sail located in Historic Fells Point Baltimore, Maryland! Enjoy a day cruise or a sunset sail on the waterfront of the Baltimore Harbor. Sit back and take in the sites, hoist a sail or pull a line. Reservations are recommended, each sail is exclusive and limited to six guests or less. Sailing instruction and sailboat rentals are available by the hour and by the say. Thank you, Captain Virgil Hobbs
5.0 based on 142 reviews
Spencer Horsman is a GIFTED magician/escape artist/comedian and puts on a GREAT show in this 1920's style theater. From the beginning to the end, you will laugh, be spell-bound, hold your breath, and be amazed! The price is reasonable ($20/$30). Spencer waits the bar, puts on the show and talks to the guests after. Go! Before he gets famous and doesn't do this anymore!
5.0 based on 245 reviews
Let's go sailing! Enjoy a tour on one of Baltimore's best attractions, the schooner Summer Wind. We sail from the Ritz-Carlton Dock, part of the Inner Harbor Marina. See all the famous Baltimore landmarks from the Inner Harbor, including the National Aquarium, the U.S.S. Constellation, Fort McHenry, the Domino Sugar Plant, and all the marina's of Baltimore's world-famous harbor. It's time for some fun in the sun, so come sailing with us!
5.0 based on 854 reviews
Committed to putting Maryland back on the map as the premier distiller of Rye Whiskey. Sagamore Spirit's award-winning Straight Rye Whiskey is cut to proof with unique spring-fed water from Sagamore Farm. We are currently open for whiskey tastings and other guided experiences. Visit SagamoreSpirit.com to book your experience today. We also have curbside pickup for those shopping our online store!
Great tour guide, extremely clean facility, fun, informative, pleasantly short, and a great tasting at end.
5.0 based on 54 reviews
Charm City Helicopters is Baltimore's only city based and waterfront helicopter tour company! We offer seating for 7 (6 passengers) in our turbine Bell 407 aircraft. We have leather seating, VIP configuration (so you are not crammed in your seat), custom floor to ceiling windows for a stunning view during your tour, a 4-bladed rotor system for ultimate smoothness, and a quiet cabin coupled with Bose noise canceling headsets so you can whisper to one another without having to scream into the microphone. No natural air-conditioner here (hot air), our air conditioner will keep you cool in the summer and our heater will keep you warm in the winter. Your tour beings taking off from an over-water heliport pier that has an amazing view from the Baltimore skyline that is only 2 miles away and you will float into the air as you pass Ft. McHenry, the Marine Terminals, and across Johns Hopkins Hospital. We have 3 tours and 4 packages. Depending on the tour you select, you see a variety of the deep history that Baltimore has to offer. Our Destination Baltimore tour will take you around all the sights that baltimore has to see around the city center! Our Charm City Tour is an expansion of our Destination Baltimore Tour, taking your down to the abandoned Ft. Carroll (the inside can only be seen by helicopter) all the way up to Pimlico, home of Preakness and road to the Triple Crown. Lastly, our Baltimore-Annapolis skyway tour shows you everything in our Destination Baltimore Tour, but you will also journey with the Chesapeake Bay to Annapolis where you will see the U.S. Naval Academy, Naval Stadium, State House, The Chesapeake Bay Bridge, as well as Gibson Island and countless sailboats. Our VIP Dinner and Helicopter Tour Package allows your choice of any of the tours we offer, plus dinner with our preset menu with wine at Fogo De Chao and Phillips Seafood (see our website for menu). Our Engagement/Anniversary Package allows you to choose any one of our tours and then arrive for dinner at La Cuchara, one of Baltimore's top 50 restaurants and have the Chef's Table experience where you will be greeted by Founder and Owner of La Cuchara, Ben Lefenfeld where he will prepare your 6-course dinner with wine pairings. Its a stunning experience! We also throw in 2 charm city helicopters champaign glasses and a bottle of champagne! Our Dinner Cruise with Helicopter Tour Package enables you to choose any one of our tours and then embark on a 2-3 hour dinner cruise, departing from the Inner Harbor! Lastly, our Platinum Package gives you the opportunity to stay in one of Baltimore's best Hotels, the Lord Baltimore Hotel. Check in for your stay, have transportation waiting for your to take you to the heliport, embark on our Charm City Tour or Baltimore Annapolis Skyway Tour with a landing at Baltimore's best heliport. Return to the Lord Baltimore Hotel for dinner at The French Restaurant, followed by drink at the rooftop SkyBar Lounge or indoor lounge. To top all it pff, we are partnered with the Baltimore Water Taxi so you may arrive to your helicopter tour via water taxi and return to the inner harbor without ever touching the pavement! We hope to fly you soon and show you Baltimore and Annapolis from the sky!
4.5 based on 2,779 reviews
This charming national historic district, dating back to the 18 century, has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, craft and antique stores, coffee houses and street fairs. Stop by the Art Gallery of Fells Point to see some fine work by local artists.
Fell’s Point is such a quaint, historic area and you definitely won’t be disappointed with the fabulous food and drink you find down here!
4.5 based on 805 reviews
The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) is home to an internationally renowned collection of 19th-century, modern, and contemporary art. Founded in 1914 with a single painting, the BMA today has 90,000 works of art-including the largest holding of works by Henri Matisse in the world.* The museum is currently undergoing an unprecedented $28 million renovation to provide visitors with a more welcoming environment and more imaginative and inspiring encounters with art. The BMA is remaining open throughout the multi-year project so that visitors can enjoy its outstanding selection of European and American painting and sculpture from the 17th through 20th centuries and the newly reinstalled Contemporary Wing with 14 galleries showcasing the art of our time. Two beautifully landscaped gardens display an array of 20th-century sculpture that is an oasis in the city. The museum's 100th anniversary will be celebrated in November 2014 with the reopening of the grand historic entrance designed by John Russell Pope and a beautiful new presentation of the museum's distinguished collection of American art. Subsequent reopenings include expanded galleries for the African and Asian art collections and a new learning and creativity center that will open in 2015. Since 2006, the BMA has eliminated general admission fees so that everyone can enjoy the power of art. * Many of the BMA's works by Matisse are part of a special exhibition traveling to museums in Indianapolis, Minneapolis, and San Antonio in 2013 and 2014. If you are visiting to see a specific artwork, please call the BMA Box Office to make sure it will be on view.
The BMA has recently picked up an innovative and exciting air. You can follow them on Instagram to get a taste. In the meantime our recent visit reminded me of what a nice collection the museum has of Matisse and friends from the rich Cone Collection. The interactive apartment was a hit for us this time. The Contemporary Wing is getting more action of late, and since the museum is free I love to go even for a brief cleansing “art bath”.
4.5 based on 1,611 reviews
The American Visionary Art Museum is the nation's museum for self-taught, intuitive artistry. Three historic buildings house wonders created by farmers, housewives, mechanics, the disabled, the homeless, as well as the occasional neurosurgeon—all inspired by the fire within. From carved roots to embroidered rags, tattoos to toothpicks, ‘the visionary’ transforms dreams, loss, hopes, and ideals into powerful works of art. "one of the most fantastic museums anywhere in America" - CNN "Best Museum in Maryland" - USA Today "a temple of outsider art" - New York Times
This was my first visit to the AVAM and it will not be my last. I thoroughly enjoyed the unique and thought provoking exhibits and saw some incredible works of art. My best friend & I enjoyed an delicious & creative lunch and cocktails (loved the Cheshire Cat Cocktail) before our tour. Favorites were the stunning beaded sculptures, the exterior of the building as well as an incredible Australian Painter. A major highlight was the gift shop which is a throwback in time to some classic toys, candies etc. plus a wide variety of arty books, museum replicas etc and some gut-busting items that kept us laughing hysterically. I will definitely return during another visit from Seattle. Seriously, I recommend AVAM collaborate with someone in Seattle to do a similar museum-it would be a massive hit on the “left coast”!!
4.5 based on 3,540 reviews
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.
There is so much to do at Baltimore's Inner Harbor. There are so many great places to eat at with beautiful views of the harbor. These include The Rusty Scupper, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, and The Cheesecake Factory. There are lots of places for shopping. There are many attractions, including the National Aquarium, The Science Center, The Spirit of Baltimore sightseeing ship, pirate ship electric boats and paddle boats, and Top of the World Observation level. There are many hotels, too, near the Inner Harbor. It is especially enjoyable to walk around the Inner Harbor on a nice day.
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