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 1 Safari Pl., Druid Hill Park; 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
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.; 631-912-6217; 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.
Station North Arts and Entertainment District 25 E. 20th St.; 410-244-1775; StationNorth. org We ensure the district builds on its national reputation as a creative hub and maintains its appeal to a diverse population.
Boat Cruises & Charters
Boat Baltimore LLC 321 E. Cromwell St.; 410-960-4492; BoatBaltimore. com Nominated as the City’ s Best Tourist Attraction. Kids sail for free on Baltimore’ s only locally owned private sailboat charter. Offering small and large group boat charters, marriage services and Baltimore’ s first kayak fishing adventure.
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 575 S. Charles St., Ste. 506; 866-312-2469; 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-Sept.
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.
Paddle Club Baltimore 2700 Lighthouse Pt. E.; 833-747-2469; SeaSuiteCruises. com / paddle-club / baltimore-md Our route begins at Harborview Marina. Enjoy stunning views of downtown Baltimore as you cruise through the Inner Harbor with a licensed captain and deckhand at your service!
marylandzoo. org
SEE & DO
With free parking right off Interstate 83, Maryland Zoo is an easily accessib�e outing. Rides and attractions are included in admission, so it ' s also one of the most affordable. And, with new giraffes settling in and a red panda habitat opening this summer, it ' s definitely the most adorable.
Find out why Mary�and Zoo has been a beloved mid-Atlantic destination for 150 years and counting.
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