Baltimore Visitor Guide Spring/Summer 2023 | Page 46

SEE & DO

See & Do

MUSEUMS , ATTRACTIONS , SPORTS AND MORE
Attractions
Aquariums & Zoos
Carrie Murray Nature Center 1901 Ridgetop Rd .; 410-396-0808 ; CarrieMurrayNatureCenter . org Explore nature and learn about thousands of animals and insects native to Baltimore ; located in historic Gwynns Falls / Leakin Park .
Maryland Zoo In Baltimore Druid Hill Park , 1 Safari Pl .; 410-396-7102 ; MarylandZoo . org Home to more than 1,500 exotic mammals , birds and reptiles in a historic , 180-acre setting .
National Aquarium 501 E . Pratt St ., Pier 3 ; 410-576-3800 ; Aqua . org Stunning exhibits , 20,000 + aquatic animals and Blacktip Reef make this Inner Harbor destination Baltimore ’ s most popular attraction ; buy tickets online at Aqua . org .
Attractions
American Craft Council - American Craft Made Marketplace 1224 Marshall Street , NE . Ste . 200 , Minneapolis , MN ; 612-206-3100 ; CraftCouncil . org Promoting understanding and appreciation of American craft , we sponsor the nation ’ s largest , most prestigious fine craft show held every February in Baltimore since 1976 , at the Baltimore Convention Center .
Federal Hill Main Street , Inc . 42 E . Cross St .; 410-727-4500 ; FedHill . org This 501 ( c )( 3 ) nonprofit corporation was created to revitalize this downtown business district in ways that meet the needs of the community and bring tourists into the area , while preserving the unique historic character of Federal Hill .
Hampden Village Merchants Association 3620 Falls Rd .; 410-662-4444 ; HampdenMerchants . com Keeping the Greater Hampden area community of mostly independent and locally-owned shops , restaurants and businesses safe , unique and beautiful .
Harbor East 650 S . Exeter St ., Ste . 200 ; 410-779-4700 ; HarborEast . com Baltimore ’ s premier waterfront entertainment-lifestyle destination , offering the city ’ s best restaurants , retail and entertainment establishments .
Mount Vernon Cultural District 201 W . Monument St .; 410-685-3750 ; MountVernonBaltimore . org Discover the world-class attractions , timely events and unique charm of the Mount Vernon neighborhood .
Pigtown Main Street 763 Washington Blvd .; 443-838-9194 ; HistoricPigtown . org A friendly place to live or visit , Pigtown Main Street offers a vibrant community , local shops and great eats — all steps from downtown Baltimore .
Shake & Bake Family Fun Center 1601 Pennsylvania Ave .; 410-545-1978 ; SkateNBowl . com The perfect venue for birthday parties , large group activities or family reunions . Closed for major repairs .
Station North Arts and Entertainment District 25 E . 20th St .; 410-244-1775 ; StationNorth . org Ensures the district builds on its national reputation as a creative hub and maintains its appeal to a diverse population .
Stumpy ’ s Hatchet House 1 W . Pennsylvania Ave ., Towson , MD ; 410-842-1655 ; StumpysTowson . com We are an upscale , laid-back BYOB , BYOFood hatchet-throwing establishment . Enjoy great music and a variety of games . Experience what everyone is talking about !
Top of the World Observation Level World Trade Center , 401 E . Pratt St ., 27th Fl .; 410-837-VIEW ; ViewBaltimore . org Enjoy spectacular , unforgettable views from the top of the world ’ s tallest pentagonal building .
Visit Baltimore Events 400 E . Pratt St ., Fl . 10 ; 410-659-7300 ; Baltimore . org Visit Baltimore , a membershipbased organization , is the official destination development and marketing leader for Greater Baltimore , responsible for generating incremental economic benefits to the community through the attraction of convention and leisure visits .
Boat Cruises & Charters
American Sailing Tours Inner Harbor Marina , 400 Key Hwy .; 844-595-8860 ; AmericanSailingTours . com Explore with 90-minute day and night tours and private charters aboard the Schooner Summer Wind .
Chessie Paddle Boats and the Electric Boats , Pirate Ships of Baltimore , in Baltimore ’ s Inner Harbor Piers 1 , 2 & 3 , Historic Ships In Baltimore , 301 E . Pratt St .; 410-528-1060 ; LivingClassrooms . org / programs / paddle-electric-boats Have fun and get a good workout by paddling around in a “ Chessie ” paddle boat or coast and steer in the “ Pirate Ships of Baltimore ”! Boats are a program of Living Classrooms Foundation .
City Cruises – Baltimore 561 Light St .; 888-741-0283 ; CityCruises . com / baltimore Enjoy year-round sailing on the enclosed , climate-controlled , beautifully renovated Spirit of Baltimore and the Inner Harbor Spirit . Also offers 50-minute sightseeing cruises , April-September .
Cool Breeze Sailing Charters LLC 1900 Thames St .; 410-336-9912 ; CoolBreezeSailingCharters . com We offer tours and sailing charters from 90 minutes to 8-hour adventures in the Baltimore Harbor and beyond , including the Chesapeake Bay .
Cruises on the Bay by Watermark 555 Light St . ( at the Finger Piers ); 410-268-7600 ; WatermarkJourney . com Cruise the Inner Harbor and beyond with a narrated , 45-minute tour highlighting history and local attractions ; offers group discounts and charters .
KOLR Baltimore Electric Boat Rental 40 International Dr .; 443-949-2855 ; BaltimoreBoatRental . com You be the captain on-board a 22-foot electric boat ! Cruise the Inner Harbor with your own food , drink and music ; 10-passenger limit .
Pride of Baltimore , Inc . 1240 Key Hwy .; 410-539-1151 ; Pride2 . org Reproduction of a War of 1812-era privateer , promoting historical maritime education ; a unique experiential learning platform and symbol of American history .
Sail Baltimore 3720 Dillon St .; 410-522-7300 ; SailBaltimore . org Produces a free annual program of visiting ships from around the world .
Sea Baltimore Sailing Tours 2780 Lighthouse Pt . E .; 410-929-0039 ; SeaBaltimore . com We offer small group sailing cruises , both serene and extraordinary , that show you the magic of the Chesapeake without leaving the city of Baltimore .
Yacht Charters on the Bay by Watermark 555 Light St . ( at the Finger Piers ); 410-268-7601 ; YachtChartersOnTheBay . com Offers private charters on climatecontrolled yachts from the Inner Harbor for all occasions : corporate , social , weddings and more .
Breweries , Distilleries & Wineries
Baltimore Spirits Company 1700 W . 41st St ., # 430 ; 443-687-9099 ; BaltimoreSpiritsCo . com Our distillery is a mix of state-of-the art and old-world distilling , designed to create the most expressive spirits possible .
Charm City Meadworks 400 E . Biddle St .; 443-961-1072 ; CharmCityMeadworks . com We are Baltimore ’ s first and only award-winning meadery . Our taproom and production facility gives visitors a look into the future of the world ’ s oldest alcohol .
City Brew Tours Baltimore 99 W . Baltimore St .; 410-469-8687 ; CityBrewTours . com Drink your way through Baltimore and its beer culture . We are the only beer-centric touring company to the region ’ s top breweries .
Guilford Hall Brewery 1611 Guilford Ave .; 410-617-0136 ; GuilfordHall . com Utilizing the highest-quality malt and hops sourced directly from Eastern Europe , our spirited brewpub , intimate beer garden and openconcept event space are perfect for your next gathering .
Guinness Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House 5001 Washington Blvd ., Halethorpe , MD ; 443-575-6893 ; GuinnessBreweryBaltimore . com Tour the Guinness Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House , sample experimental beers brewed on-site , dine in our restaurant , and purchase exclusive Guinness merchandise .
Heavy Seas Brewery 4615 Hollins Ferry Rd ., Halethorpe , MD ; 410-247-7822 ; HeavySeasBeer . com Baltimore ’ s largest craft brewery and makers of ExtrAARGHnary beer since 1995 .
Old Line Spirits 4201 E . Pratt St .; 443-218-9984 ; OldLineSpirits . com Whiskey and rum distillery with an in-house craft cocktail bar .
Sagamore Spirit 301 E . Cromwell St .; 410-624-7488 ; SagamoreSpirit . com Open daily for tours and tastings . Committed to putting Maryland back on the map as the premier distiller of rye whiskey .
Union Craft Brewing 1700 W . 41st St .; 410-467-0290 ; UnionCraftBrewing . com A craft brewery and tap room with a Baltimore heart , brewing right in the heart of the historic mill village of Woodberry .
Casinos & Gaming
Horseshoe Baltimore 1525 Russell St .; 443-931-4200 ; HorseshoeBaltimore . com An urban casino with video lottery terminals , table games , off-track betting , a WSOP room , authentic Charm City food outlets , 3 premier restaurants and multiple bars / lounges .
Escape Rooms
Charm City Clue Room 6 Market Pl .; 443-970-6678 ; CharmCityClueRoom . com Can you escape ? Solve the puzzles in less than 60 minutes to escape the Edgar Allan Poe or B & O Railroad room .
EscapeTime Escape Rooms 167-A Jennifer Rd ., Annapolis , MD ; 443-714-8812 ; EscapeTimeMD . com We have created custom-built rooms with unmatched game designs to give you a real-life-like game experience .
Mission Escape Rooms 7000 Arundel Mills Cir ., Space 156 , Hanover , MD ; 410-540-5110 ; MissionEscapeRooms . com A real-life escape experience designed for small groups of 1-10 people . Work together as a team to escape from a locked room in 50 minutes or less by finding clues and solving puzzles .
Historic Sites & Monuments
Arch Social Club 2426 Pennsylvania Ave .; 410-669-9856 ; ArchSocialClub . com We provide guided tours of the museum of founding members and their struggle through racism and Jim Crow segregation . We also offer live music , banquet and catering facilities .
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