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BaltimoreCivil WarMuseum
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BaltimoreMaritimeMuseum
Top of the WorldObservationLevel
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Fallon FederalBuilding
U.S.Courthouse
Maryland HistoricalSociety
ContemporaryMuseum
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BaltimoreSchool forthe Arts
Eubie BlakeCenter
The WaltersArt Museum
GarrettJacobs Mansion
FederalHill Park
MarylandScience Center/IMAX
Cross Street Market
AmericanVisionaryArt Museum
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Shot Tower
JewishMuseum ofMaryland
Greenmount CemeteryJohn WilkesBooth Grave
LyricOperaHouse
CharlesTheatre
EverymanTheatre
AmericanDimeMuseum
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UniversityofBaltimore
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Rash Field
Pier SixConcertPavilion
NationalHistoricSeaport
National Aquariumin Baltimore
U.S.S.Constellation
PowerPlant
BaltimorePublicWorksMuseum
Babe Ruth Museum
PortDiscovery,The Kid-PoweredMuseum
WarMemorial
PowerPlantLive
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BaltimoreInternationalCollege
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KennedyKrieger Institute
GreatBlacksin WaxMuseum
Basilica of theAssumption
Oriole Park
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TheatreProject
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MechanicTheatre
Transit Store
The Gallery
Harborplace
CityHall
AbelWolmanBuilding
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HolocaustMemorial
Star SpangledBannerFlag House
Reginald F. LewisMuseum of MarylandAfrican AmericanHistory and CultureOpens 2004
BromoSeltzerTower
NationalMuseum of Dentistry
Edgar Allan Poe Grave/Westminster Hall
State OfficeComplex
Hollywood Diner
Center Stage
B & O Railroad Museum
Madison Square
Johnson Square
PostOffice
PrestonGardens
MitchellCourthouse
MarylandInstituteCollege of Art
BaltimoreStreetcarMuseum
Mount RoyalStation Buildingof MarylandInstituteCollege of Art
BattleMonument
Katyn Memorial
BaltimoreMuseum ofIndustry
Frederick Douglass –Isaac MyersMuseum
Robert Long House/Fell’s Point Visitor Center
WarMemorialPlaza
WashingtonMonument &Mount Vernon Place
SpotlightersTheatre
CarrollMansion
AfricanMuseumof Art
St. PaulsCemetery
UniversityPhysicians
DavidgeHall
DentalSchool Hippodrome
PerformingArts CenterOpens 2004
MarylandState Libraryfor the Blindand PhysicallyHandicapped
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Penn StationMARC Trains to BWI Airport& Washington, D.C.
Camden StationMarc Trains to Washington, D.C.
To Baltimore Museum of Art & Johns Hopkins University
To The Baltimore Zoo
To BWI Airport & Annapolis via LightRail to Cromwell Station/Glen Burnie Stop(transfer to #14 Bus)
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Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. However, please call attractions to confirm information before visiting. For further details, contact orstop by the Baltimore Visitor Center. All the sites listed are members of the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association.
Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association
Welcome to Baltimore—where fun and funky, historic
and hilarious, quaint and quirky and everything else
you can think of meet. Here, you’ll behold renowned
works of art. Explore our country’s maritime heritage.
Dine on Chesapeake Bay cuisine—everything from
crabs to caviar. Catch a ball game or Broadway show.
Discover neighborhoods that take you from Italy to
Greece. And, of course, shop, shop, shop and shop.
From our famed Inner Harbor to the thousands of
treasures throughout our city, you’ll find a surprise
around every corner. Use this booklet to plan your
very own Baltimore adventure. You can also call us at
or log on to
to buy tickets, make reservations and get more
information. We can’t wait to see you here.
Pier Six Concert PavilionPier 6, East Pratt Street 410-625-5100During the summer, thisspectacular pavilion on the water’s edge hosts a rangeof exciting performers suchas Al Greene, Indigo Girlsand Journey. It is alsoavailable for private eventsand waterside gatherings.
The Power Plant601 East Pratt Street410-752-5444Located in the Inner Harbor, this premier entertainmentcomplex, a Cordish Company development, features a Hard Rock Café, ESPN Zone, Gold’s Gym and Barnes & Noble.
Top of the World–Observation LevelWorld Trade Center, 27th Floor401 East Pratt Street410-837-VIEWStart your visit to Baltimore with a breathtaking view of thecity’s skyline and beyond from the world’s tallest pentagonalbuilding, designed by I.M. Pei. Top of the World offers aspectacular 360-degree view of the horizon. Exhibits onBaltimore’s past and present and a shop filled with uniquesouvenirs are planned for April 2003.
The USS Constellation MuseumPier One, East Pratt Street410-539-1797The USS Constellation is the only surviving Civil War
battleship still afloat. Her Naval history includes thecapture of three slave ships off the coast of Africa,
freeing 700 people, and the delivery of faminerelief supplies to Ireland. Today it serves as a
maritime museum where you can learn about Naval history and find out how thousands of sailors
lived and worked onboard.
Baltimore Maritime MuseumPier 3, East Pratt Street410-396-3453Baltimore and the nation’s maritime heritage await you with tours of the USCGC Taney, the last surviving warshipfrom the attack on Pearl Harbor; the U.S. submarine Torsk,which sank the last two Japanese combatant ships of World War II; and the Lightship Chesapeake, a floatingnavigational lighthouse.
Baltimore Museum of Industry1415 Key Highway410-727-4808Devoted to the region’s industrial heritage, this Inner Harbormuseum features recreated workshops and storefronts,award-winning children’s activities, the 1906 steam tugboat“Baltimore,” a beautiful waterfront location and free parking.
Harborplace and The Gallery at Harborplace200 East Pratt Street410-332-4191 or 800-HARBOR-1Harborplace features over 125 shops as well as numerouseateries and restaurants. Linked to Harborplace by a skywalk,The Gallery offers 75 shops and eateries on four levels in aglass-enclosed atrium.
Maryland Science Center601 Light Street410-685-5225One of Baltimore’s premier locations for family entertainment! Explore three fullfloors of hands-on exhibits, an IMAX theater, a planetarium, newlyrenovated kids’ room, anobservatory and our café.
National Aquarium in BaltimorePiers 3 and 4, 501 East Pratt Street410-576-3800More than 11,000 animals, aquarium displays and daily dolphin shows take visitors on ajourney through aquatic environments while promotingconservation of wildlife and its habitats. Seahorses: BeyondImagination continues through 2003. Coming attractionsinclude SharkQuest, March-December 2003, and an all-newdolphin show in 2004.
Tall ships in the Inner Harbor
Welcome Fun on the Waterfront
Angeline’s Art Gallery & Boutique1631 Thames Street410-522-7909Specializes in Baltimore and Maryland scenes and paintings,prints, and photographs of local and national artists. Findone-of-a-kind gift items, collectibles and jewelry.
Another Period in Time1708-1710 Fleet Street410-675-4776A stunning collection of yesterday’s treasures—clocks, lamps,jewelry, paintings, coins, furniture, advertising materials and collectibles. Thousands of items to choose from with 14 dealers. Open 7 days a week.
Antique Center at Federal Hill1220 Key Highway410-625-0182Be inspired with our new and extensive selection of antiquesand furnishings from around the world … you will find it eveneasier to create a living space thatwill reflect your personal style.
Antique Warehouse at 13001300 Jackson Street410-659-0663Baltimore city’s largest and finestantique center located in historicFederal Hill near the Inner Harbor.Thirty-five dealers specialize in antiquefurniture, paintings, silver, porcelain,estate jewelry, crystal and much more.
Art Gallery of Fell’s Point1716 Thames Street410-327-1272A cooperative gallery of more than 50 artists,featuring framed paintings in oil, acrylic,watercolors, pen and ink, photography, sculpture and jewelry.
Baltimore Clayworks 5707 Smith Avenue410-578-1919A non-profit ceramic art center located in two historic buildings in Mt. Washington Village. Our programs include local, national andinternational exhibitions, clay classes, artistresidency and programs in the community.
Gomez Gallery and Café3600 Clipper Mill Road410-662-9510Contemporary fine art gallery and unique reception sitefeaturing renowned global artists.
Lightview LLCTowson Town Center410-321-6988The Mall In Columbia410-715-9920Our galleries feature artwork by such world-renowned artists as Thomas Kinkade, Howard Behrens and manyothers—offering limited editions, as well as some originals,hard-to-find images and unique collectibles.
Mahogany Exchange/Out of Africa Gallery III111 West Saratoga Street410-752-5808Gallery specializes in African and local artists, oils and
mixed media, African artifacts, furniture, glassware,jewelry, custom clothing and more.
Maryland Art Place 8 Market PlaceSuite 100410-962-8565This center for contemporary art andeducation features changing exhibitions by regional and national contemporaryartists in a spectacular gallery setting.Gallery is available for private events. Call for rental details.
Patrick Sutton Home 1000 Light Street410-783-1500Designer Patrick Sutton, known for hisinventive mix of styles, now offers acollection of luxury home furnishings,antiques, and unique gifts through hisnew boutique Patrick Sutton Home inhistoric Federal Hill.
Tradestone Gallery803 S. Light Street410-752-8085
Russian arts and crafts, includingmuseum-quality Russian lacquer boxes,paintings, nesting dolls, icons and
lovely amber jewelry arefeatured in this uniqueFederal Hill gallery. Easywalking distance from theInner Harbor.
Unity Cultural Center5100 Edmondson Avenue410-945-8586Home of the Nanny Jackcollection of BlackMemorabilia amassed byPhilip J. Merrill, appraiser on Antiques Roadshow. AfricanAmerican experience told through exhibits, lectures, seminarsand tours. Call for events, hours and admission fees.
Water From the Moon Gallery217 Albemarle Street410-727-6380Featuring craft art in all media from emerging andestablished American artists. An eclectic menagerie of contemporary craft design using time-honored techniques. Selections of jewelry and Judaica sculptural and functional work.
Watermark Gallery100 South Charles Street410-547-0452Come enjoy outstanding, original artwork by professionalartists working in water media and photography. Landscapes,florals and unique scenes will capture your imagination invivid watercolors.
Shops abound
Antiques & Galleries
Art Gallery
The American Dime Museum1808 Maryland Avenue410-230-0263Come experience the history of dime museums,those 19th-century collections of the world’sstrangest flotsam and jetsam. Trace theevolution to the traveling sideshows ofyesteryear. See both oddities of nature and manas well as memorabilia of the novelty acts of old.
B&O Railroad Museum901 West Pratt Street410-752-2490The B&O Railroad Museum is a fascinating, fun place forkids, families and lovers of history and American railroading.Free parking.
Baltimore Civil War Museum/President Street Station601 President Street410-385-5188The 1849 train station houses an exhibition that addressesBaltimore during the Civil War, Maryland’s railroad historyand the building’s role in the transportation of slavesescaping to the North.
Baltimore Public Works Museum751 Eastern Avenue, Pier 7410-396-5565Explore the dynamic interrelationship of public works andurban life. Learn about the history of Baltimore’s public worksand the fascinating technology behind drinking clean water,recycling, tunnels and more.
Baltimore Streetcar Museum1901 Falls Road410-547-0264Come enjoy streetcar rides,displays, tours and a videopresentation that highlightBaltimore’s streetcar historyfrom 1859 to 1963.
Basilica of the National Shrineof the Assumption408 North Charles Street410-727-3564The first Catholic cathedral in the United States wasdesigned by BenjaminLatrobe, architect of the U.S.Capitol, and is one of the bestexamples of neoclassical
architecture in the world. Masses daily;tours by appointment and after the 10:45 a.m. Sunday Mass.
Fell’s Point Maritime Museum1724 Thames Street410-732-0278Learn about the people of Fell’s Pointwho built the world’s fastest shipsand became a part of history bysailing them. Opens June 2003.
Fire Museum of Maryland1301 York Road410-321-7500One of the East’s largest collections of antiquefirefighting equipment, memorabilia and artifacts datingback to 1806. Enjoy the children’s playroom, visit theFire Alarm Office and shop in the Museum Store.
Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic ShrineEnd of East Fort Avenue410-962-4290During the War of 1812, the successful defense of this star-shaped fort inspired Francis Scott Key to pen thewords to “The Star-Spangled Banner,” which became our national anthem.
The Great Blacks in Wax Museum1601-03 East North Avenue410-563-3404The nation’s first and most comprehensive wax museumof African American history and culture has more than 150 life-size, lifelike wax figures displayed in dramatichistorical scenes.
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation 24 W. Preston Street410-727-1831The Sanctuary was erected in 1889, by Charles C. Cassell,architect, becoming home to the Greek Orthodox Church in 1937. Divine Liturgy is at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays and tours are available upon request.
Jewish Museum of Maryland15 Lloyd Street410-732-6400The nation’s leading regional Jewish history museum featureschanging exhibitions, a research library, museum shop, andthe Lloyd Street and B’nai Israel Synagogues, built in 1845 and1876—included in the National Register of Historic Places.
Maryland Historical Society201 West Monument Street410-685-3750The state’s largest museum collection (over 6 million objects)is shared with the public through permanent and changingexhibitions and a research library. Highlights include Civil War memorabilia and the original manuscript of theStar-Spangled Banner.
National Historic Seaport of Baltimore 802 S. Caroline Street410-675-4814The Inner Harbor’s National Historic Seaport of Baltimoreincludes a variety of maritime attractions—from historicboats to a floating lighthouse—that together tell the story of Baltimore’s important maritime history. All sites can bereached on foot or by Seaport Taxi.
Wax models from The Great Blacks in Wax Museum
Fort McHenry National Monument
B&O Railroad Museum
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption
Museums & Historic Sites
National Juneteenth Museum 2632 N. Charles Street410-467-2724Offering the annualJuneteenth Festival on June19th, Underground RailroadTours, and speakers andlecturers for conventions,schools and churches, theNational JuneteenthMuseum honors the region’sAfrican American heritage.
National Katyn Memorial President & Fleet streets410-327-1940Dedicated to all mistreatedPrisoners-of-War, the PolishOfficers murdered by theSoviets in 1940 in the Katyn Forest being an extremeexample; designed by Artist-Sculptor Andrew Pitynski.
Old St. Paul’s Church Charles Street at Saratoga410-685-3404Founded in 1692, traditional services are offered withrenowned choirs in an Upjohn building (1856) boasting many Tiffany windows. The 12:15 p.m. Tuesday Recital Seriesis offered October to May.
Port Discovery, the Kid-Powered Museum35 Market Place410-727-8120Port Discovery, the Kid-PoweredMuseum at Baltimore’s InnerHarbor, is three floors of ever-changing, interactive fun for thewhole family, with exhibitsdesigned in collaboration withWalt Disney Imagineering.
Project Liberty ShipPier 1, Clinton Street410-661-1550The SS John W. Brown is arestored liberty ship, open for tours as a living memorial museum.
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture 19 E. Fayette Street, Suite 404410-333-1130A major tourist destination opening in Baltimore’s InnerHarbor in 2004, the museum will highlight the history and accomplishments of Maryland’s African Americancommunity and will feature state-of-the-art galleries withinteractive learning centers, thought-provoking permanentand temporary displays, an oral history recording studio, a museum shop, café and rooftop terrace.
St. Alphonsus Shrine 114 W. Saratoga Street410-685-6090Tours available. Daily Masses: 7:00 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8:30 a.m. (Lithuanian), 10:00 a.m. (English)and 11:30 a.m. (Tridentine) Latin. Holy Days: 7:00 a.m., 12:00p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (Tridentine) Latin. Novenas: MiraculousMedal Monday and Tuesday after 12:10 p.m. Mass. St. Peregrine (the Cancer Saint), Thursday after 12:10 p.m. Mass.
St. Lukes at Franklin Square 217 N. Carey Street410-523-6272Established as High Episcopal in 1847, it features theoriginal architecture by James Priestly. Sunday masses:11:00 a.m. All welcome.
St. Vincent de Paul Church 120 N. Front Street410-962-5078The oldest Catholic parish church in Baltimore (1840),National Register of Historic Places. Tours after mass. 12 noon Monday - Friday; 7:15 p.m. and 12:15 midnight,Saturday; 9:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Sunday or by request.
The Washington Monument & Museum at Mt. Vernon Place699 N. Charles Street410-396-0929Designed by Robert Mills and begun in 1815, this is thecountry’s first public monument to honor George Washington.Visitors can climb all 228 steps to the top for a trulybreathtaking view of Baltimore!
Westminster Hall and Burying GroundFayette & Greene streets410-706-2072Visit the city’s oldest cemetery whereEdgar Allan Poe rests along with generalsfrom the American Revolution, the Warof 1812 and other famous Marylanders.
Not to brag, but the FIRST Washington Monument was builtin Baltimore.
Batimore Children’s Museum, Port Discovery, designed in collaboration with Disney Imagineering
B’nai Israel Synagogue
American Visionary ArtMuseum800 Key Highway410-244-1900This national museum andeducational center featuresoriginal works created byintuitive, self-taught artists. Here you will find seven artgalleries, an outdoor wildflowersculpture garden, museumstore and gourmet restaurant.
Arena Players, Inc.801 McCulloh Street410-728-6500Founded in 1953, Arena Players, Inc. is the nation’s oldestcontinuously operating African American community theater.The company produces five mainstage productions each year,including both classic works and plays of contemporary blackplaywrights. Live jazz show and comedy show once a month.
The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA)Art Museum DriveNorth Charles & 31st streets410-396-7100Home to the world-renowned Cone Collection of unparalleledwork by Matisse and Picasso, the BMA showcases a dazzling
collection from ancient mosaics to contemporary art. The BMA also features special exhibitions, sculpture gardensand a café. Children 18 and under are always admitted free.
Baltimore Opera Company140 W. Mt. Royal Avenue410-727-6000Enjoy a fully staged, visually stunning, and thrilling-to-hearopera, featuring international singers, directors andconductors. All performances include English surtitles.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra/Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall1212 Cathedral Street410-783-8100Under the direction of Music Director Yuri Temirkanov, theinternationally acclaimed Baltimore Symphony performs a fullcalendar of classical, pops and family concerts throughoutthe year in the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
Center Stage700 North Calvert Street410-332-0033Center Stage attracts thenation’s finest theaterartists to produce awide scope of classic and contemporary work in its two state-of-the-art theaters. Deemed “A RegionalTheater of the First Rank” by Time magazine.
Chesapeake Arts Center194 Hammonds LaneBrooklyn Park410-636-6597Chesapeake Arts Center, Baltimore’s newest performing artsspace, offers a variety of shows on its main stage and StudioTheatre, as well as exhibits and classes in the visual, literaryand performing arts.
Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center847 N. Howard Street410-225-3130Full of displays and memorabilia depicting the life and works of this famous ragtime artist and other jazz greats ofMaryland. Visitors may also enjoy exhibits by local artists.
Everyman Theatre1727 N. Charles Street410-752-2208Baltimore’s intimate professional theater offers small,adventurous off-Broadway plays and timeless classics ataffordable prices.
Gordon Center For Performing Arts3506 Gwynnbrook AvenueOwings Mills410-356-7469This center presents cultural arts in theater, dance, film andmusic for the enjoyment and education for the community.
The James E. Lewis Museum of Art–Morgan State University1700 E. Cold Spring Lane443-885-3030The museum features an eclectic gathering of African, African American, American, European and Asian art.Traveling exhibitions feature local, national and international artists. The museum is located in the Carl Murphy Fine Arts Center.
Morris A. Mechanic Theatre/Baltimore Center for the Performing ArtsHopkins Plaza, Baltimore & Charles streets410-625-4230The Mechanic Theatre brings Broadway to Baltimore with thelatest in touring musicals, dramas and dance performances.
Peabody Conservatory of Music1 East Mt. Vernon Place410-659-8124Numerous performances by Peabody students andgraduate musicians showcase classical, light jazz andvintage popular music.
Baltimore Museum of Art – watercolors to Warhol.
The Arts
Get inspired with art
Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute
Berrywine Plantations/Linganore Winecellars13601 Glissans Mill RoadMt. Airy410-795-6432Taste our estate vintages, fruit and honey wines. Daily wine tasting and tour of the winery. Outdoor music fests,special events and picnics make us a fun place to visit.Groups welcome!
Bingo World 4901 Belle Grove RoadBaltimore410-636-0311Bring your friends and family and try your luck at Bingo World,just minutes from downtown Baltimore, where over $20,000is in play seven nights a week! Group discounts available.
Boordy Vineyards12820 Long Green PikeHydes410-592-5015An award-winning winery on beautiful historic property, it’sonly 25 minutes from the Inner Harbor in Baltimore Countyand features daily tours, wine tastings, gift shop, lovely picnicgrounds and many special events.
Ladew Topiary Gardens3535 Jarrettsville PikeMonkton410-557-9466The most outstanding topiary garden in America features 15 thematic flower gardens over 22 acres. Ladew’s circa 1747Manor House includes an oval library. Also enjoy our naturewalk, café and gift shop.
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament 7000 Arundel Mills Circle Hanover443-755-0011 888-WE-JOUST Experience North America’s #1dinner attraction. Feast on a four-course meal while watchingspectacular horsemanship and an authentic medieval joustingtournament. An unforgettable evening for the entire family. Opening Spring 2003.
National Cryptologic Museum 9900 Colony Seven RoadAnnapolis Junction301-688-5849Explore the development of American code-making andbreaking from the days before the Revolutionary War throughthe present at this unique and educational museum.
Six Flags America P.O. Box 4210Largo 301-249-1500Six Flags America is an exciting theme/water park featuringover 100 rides, shows and attractions. Eight outstandingcoasters headline—including the notorious Batwing andSuperman Ride of Steal coasters.
U.S. Naval Academy – Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center 52 King George StreetAnnapolis410-263-6933Visit the U.S. Naval Academy (1845), undergraduate collegeof the U.S. Navy. Visitor Center features film “To Lead and To Serve,” Freedom 7 space capsule, guided walking toursand gift shop.
Timonium Dinner Theater9603 Deereco RoadTimonium410-560-1113Timonium Dinner Theater is Baltimore’s only family-owned and operated dinner theater. Spectacular live musicals, temptinghomemade specialties and top-rate service are a guarantee.
Toby’s Dinner TheaterSouth Entrance RoadColumbia410-730-8311Baltimore and Washington’s only professional dinner theater-in-the-round featuresBroadway musicals with a liveorchestra. Taste the 25-item salad bar, lavish seven mainentrée buffet and make your own ice cream sundae bar.
The Walters Art Museum600 North Charles Street410-547-9000The newly renovated Walters is a world-class museum whose collections span fifty-five centuries of art—fromEgyptian artifacts to Medieval armor, Renaissance paintings,and Fabergé eggs. The Hackerman House, an adjoining 1850 mansion, contains the museum’s impressive Asian collection.
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Arundel Mills 7000 Arundel Mills Circle Hanover410-540-5100866-MD-MILLSArundel Mills is a value-shopper’sdestination! Its 200 stores include outlet,discount, specialty and designer retailers,themed restaurants and fun-filled entertainment venues.
The Can Company2400 Boston Street Canton410-558-0525The Can Company, formerly the American Can ManufacturingPlant, is a collection of historic buildings dating back to 1895.Featuring a wide variety of shops, restaurants and services,The Can Company is adjacent to the waterfront and onlyminutes from the Inner Harbor.
Harborplace and The Gallery at Harborplace200 East Pratt Street410-332-4191 or 800-HARBOR-1Harborplace features over 125 shops as well as numerouseateries and restaurants. Linked to Harborplace by a skywalk,The Gallery offers 75 shops and eateries on four levels in aglass-enclosed atrium.
Prime Outlets at Hagerstown 495 Prime Outlets Boulevard Hagerstown 301-790-0300Visit Maryland’s best outlet shopping destination—Prime Outlets at Hagerstown—for more brand names, more selection and more value.
Towson Town Center 825 Dulaney Valley Road Towson410-494-8800This must-see shoppingdestination includes 200 unique and excitingretailers—from Hecht’s,Nordstrom andNordstrom Rack tospecialty stores, eateriesand more—just 15 minutesfrom downtown Baltimore!
Evergreen House4545 North Charles Street410-516-0341Built in the 1850s, this breathtaking Italianate mansionshowcases 48 elegant rooms filled with decorative arts, rare books, Tiffany glass and theater art by stage designerLeon Bakst.
Hampton National Historic Site535 Hampton Lane410-823-1309This vast estate was in the hands of one family for over 150 years. Today visitors may tour the historic site, featuring a magnificently furnished, ornate Georgian Mansion andoutbuildings, including the original slave quarters.
Homewood House Museum3400 North Charles Street410-516-5589This Federal-period home of Charles Carroll, Jr. remains oneof America’s finest early 19th-century homes, famed for itsarchitectural ornamentation and details.
Mother Seton House600 North Paca Street410-523-3443This house was once thehome to the first American-born Roman Catholic saint,Elizabeth Ann Seton, whofounded a school in Baltimoreand the Daughters and Sisters of Charity.
Mount Clare Museum House1500 Washington Boulevard410-837-3262Minutes from the Inner Harbor, this 1760 Georgian mansionhouses a collection of more than 85% original 18th- and19th-century objects belonging to Charles Carroll, Barrister,and his heirs.
Fell’s Point Visitor Center and Robert Long House and Garden808-812 South Ann Street410-675-6750House tour and walking tours, including Ellis Island ofBaltimore; GhostWalks; Maritime History; African AmericanHistory; docent-led house/garden tours. Reservationsrequired. Call for dates and times.
Star-Spangled Banner Flag House844 East Pratt Street410-837-1793A National HistoricLandmark, this was thehome of Mary Pickersgill.She was commissionedduring the War of 1812 to sew a 30’ x 42’ flag forFort McHenry, inspiringFrancis Scott Key to write the words thatwould become ournational anthem.
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Evergreen House
Mount Clare House
Star-Spangled Banner Flag House
Historic HomesShopping
A-1 Chesapeake Yacht Charters, Inc. 418 E. 31st Street410-467-7778Custom yacht charters, team-building events, and afternoon/cocktail/dinner cruises hosting 6 to 600 guests.
Admiral of the Bay, LLC P.O. Box 3262410-263-5196Enjoy a trip on the bay and take in the sites from a schooneror custom power yacht. The company specializes in weddings,business meetings, lunch or dinner sunset cruises, crab feastsor formal dining for 2 – 250 people.
Baltimore Yacht Charters, LLC c/o Inner Harbor East Marina801 Lancaster Street410-837-9100The 75’ yacht, Royal Blue, features spacious decks, two bars, auniformed crew, and is tastefully decorated and equipped forluxurious entertaining and dining. Specializing in weddings,corporate planning and parties.
The Black-Eyed Susan 2700 Lighthouse Point, East, Suite 270410-342-6960The Black-Eyed Susan, Baltimore’s only authentic paddlewheel dinner boat specializes in corporate and private eventsincluding weddings, luncheons, dinners, seminars, tourgroups and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs.
Captain Don’s Fishing Charters 1001 Fell Street410-342-2004Enjoy Chesapeake Bay sport fishing on the only charterfishing boat departing from Baltimore’s Fell’s Point. Licensedfor six passengers, trips include all tackle and licenses.Families are welcome. 3-, 6-, and 8-hour trips.
Clipper City, Inc. 5022 Campbell Boulevard, Suite F410-931-6777Baltimore’s tall ship, a topsail schooner, sails from the Inner Harbor daily for general public. Also available forprivate, corporate, convention and wedding charters.Accommodates up to 140 passengers.
Discovery Channel Ducks 25 Light Street, 3rd Floor410-727-DUCKDiscover Baltimore by duck! Explore the city byboth land and sea aboard a WWII amphibiousduck. Venture through historic neighborhoods,then plunge into the Inner Harbor for a water tour.
East Coast Yacht Charters, Inc. 3500 Boston Street, Suite 431
410-558-0311Private yacht charters available in Baltimore, Annapolis orWashington, DC for corporate meetings, reunions, weddings,engagement parties, special events, team-building activitiesand Bar and Bat Mitzvahs.
Ed Kane’s Water Taxis 1732 Thames Street410-563-39011-800-658-8947This water transportation system of 16 blue and white boatsis the oldest of its kind in the country. Pay one price for all-day,unlimited service to over 30 attractions and neighborhoods.Group discounts and tours available.
Eyko Charter Company, LLC P.O. Box 442Riderwood410-339-EYKOPersonalized boat charters for 4–6 passengers aboard aGrady White 23-foot sporting boat—the Eyko Ueki. Featuringharbor and historic sites, Chesapeake Bay and sunset cruises.
Harbor Cruises 301 Light Street410-727-3113The Bay Lady and the Lady Baltimore offer year-round lunch,dinner and brunch cruises. Crab Feast and Moonlight cruisesavailable June-October. Scenic one-hour narrated toursaboard the Prince Charming. All boats available for privatecharters, meetings and all-day seminars.
Nautical Destinations 105 Eastern Avenue, Suite 101410-269-42131-800-483-0431Customized yacht charters and unique special events forgroups visiting Baltimore, Annapolis and Maryland’s EasternShore. Sail, power, small, large … make your next event anautical one.
Nighthawk Cruises & TravelCompany 901 Fell Street410-276-7447This unique service provides tall ship sailingon an 82’ schooner for private corporate charters,parties, and weddings and can accommodate 600guests. Special murder mystery, crabfeast andpublic moonlight cruises also available.
Sailing Vessel Pintita 410-342-3110Experience your own custom charter sail on thePintita, a beautiful 45-foot Sailing Ketch, licensed for parties up to 20. Personalized service, an all-weather cockpit, and air-conditioned.
Seaport Taxi410-675-2900All-day tickets available for water shuttle service to majorattractions in the Inner Harbor, Fell’s Point, Canton and Fort McHenry in open and weather-protected, air-conditionedboats. Please call for special group rates.
Watermark Cruises P.O. Box 3350410-268-76011-800-569-9622Narrated public boat tours of Annapolis waterways. Day on the Bay cruises roundtrip: Annapolis to St. Michael’s,Rock Hall and Baltimore. Luxury yachts for private parties out of Annapolis or Baltimore.
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Harbor Adventures
Baltimore ZooDruid Hill Park410-366-5466The Baltimore Zoo’s 161 acres are home to over 2,000 animals, includingmany threatened and endangered species. Don’t miss the award-winning children’s zoo. The Baltimore Zoo is open daily, year-round.
Baltimore Public Markets Corporation410-276-9498For the freshest produce, meats and vegetables, plus greatfood and fun, visit Baltimore’s Public Markets. AvenueMarket (1700 Pennsylvania Avenue), Broadway Market (1640-41 Aliceanna Street, Fell’s Point), Cross Street Market(1065 S. Charles Street, Federal Hill), Hollins Market (26 S. Arlington Avenue, near University of Maryland Hospital)and Northeast Market (2101 E. Monument Street, near Johns Hopkins Hospital). Call for hours and directions.
Enoch Pratt Free Library400 Cathedral Street410-396-5494This is one of the nation’s leading public libraries, featuringspecial H.L Mencken and Edgar Allan Poe collections, printsof historic Baltimore and original oil paintings of the Lords Baltimore, Maryland’s founding family.
Lexington Market400 West Lexington Street410-685-6169Established in 1782 andstill operating, LexingtonMarket tempts your tastebuds with a fabulousvariety of foods from over130 different merchants,offering deli, internationalproduce, fresh meats andmore.
National Museum of Dentistry31 South Greene Street410-706-0600Sink your teeth into the nation’s premiermuseum that provides an entertaining and educational look at dentistry through interactive exhibitions and engaging programs.
Power Plant Live! 601 E. Pratt Street410-752-5444Baltimore’s premier dining andentertainment district, located adjacent to the Inner Harbor. This excitingdevelopment features Ruth’s Chris,Improv Comedy Club, Babalu Grill, Café Asia and more—all spilling out intoa common plaza with outdoor seating.
Pride of Baltimore IIInner Harbor (when in port)410-539-11511-888-557-7433Pride of Baltimore II is the tallship and goodwill ambassadorof the state of Maryland and the Port of Baltimore. She canbe chartered for day sails and dockside receptions in theChesapeake Bay and other ports around the world.
Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum 216 Emory Street410-727-1539A National Shrine to Babe Ruth and the official museum ofBaltimore’s Orioles and Colts. Rare artifacts, photographsand videos; exhibits on Ruth, Cal Ripken, John Unitas, theOrioles and the Colts.
Baltimore Arena/SMG201 West Baltimore Street410-347-2010This is Baltimore’s sports and entertainment center forgroups large and small, just a few minutes’ walk from theharbor. The arena offers concerts, sporting events and avariety of entertaining family shows.
Baltimore Bayhawks 2219 York Road, Suite 201Timonium410-560-35111-866-99-HAWKSCheck out the 2002 MLL Champion Baltimore Bayhawks!Watch Maryland’s only professional outdoor lacrosse teamdefend their championship title. For affordable ticket plans,call 1-866-99-HAWKS.
Baltimore OriolesOriole Park at Camden Yards410-685-9800Catch the Orioles as they take on American and National League Baseball teams. Individualand group tickets, party facilities and year-round ballparktours are available.
Baltimore RavensRavens Stadium410-261-RAVEEnjoy an exciting season of NFL football in Baltimore. Comeout and support the 2000 World Champion Baltimore Ravens.
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Lexington Market –140 culinary delights Baltimore’s harbor taxis
Oriole Park (left) at Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles and Ravens Stadium (right), home of theBaltimore Ravens.
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ESPN ZonePower Plant601 East Pratt Street410-685-ESPNESPN Zone is the ultimate sportsdining and entertainment complex.Watch your favorite sports teams on a16-foot screen in the screening room.Dine on the best in American grillfood in the studio grill or check out 10,000 square feet of games and attractions in the sports arena.
The Lacrosse Museum and National Hall of Fame113 West University Parkway410-235-6882 x122Experience over 360 years of lacrosse history, America’s oldest sport. See rare photographs and art,vintage equipment and uniforms, striking sculptures and trophies, memorabilia, videos and a slide show.
Laurel ParkRacetrack Road & Route 198Laurel301-725-0400Race over to Laurel Park for thrilling Thoroughbred racingexcitement and visitor amenities. Home of the MarylandMillion—Maryland’s Day at the Races—each fall.
Pimlico Race CourseHayward and Winner Avenues410-542-9400You can bet on good times at the home of the Preakness Stakes,the second jewel in Thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown.Please call for racing dates and post times.
Bolton HillCentral Northwest BaltimoreThis neighborhood of elegantly restored 19th-century townhouses was home tonotables such as F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald,
Gary Moore and the Cone sisters.
CantonO’Donnell Street
Originally a shipping and trading center, Canton hasevolved into a charming residential neighborhood along
the waterfront. It is a quaint place for dining and nightlife,with numerous restaurants for all tastes.
Druid Hill ParkDruid Park Lake DriveThe second largest urban park in America dates from 1688and is ideal for exploring, playing tennis, picnicking andrelaxing in the shade.
Federal HillWarren Avenue and Key Highway410-675-6756Named for the celebration that took place here following theratification of the U.S. Federal Constitution, this magnificentpark was a lookout point during the War of 1812 and the Civil War.
Fell’s PointSouth of Eastern Avenue on Broadway410-675-6756Wander through this National Historic District andexperience one of the nation’s oldest maritime communities.Antique dealers, quaint shops, galleries, pubs and restaurantsmake this spot one of Baltimore’s most popular areas.
Hampden36th Street & Falls RoadHampden feels like a smalltown, with modest homesthat retain their originalcharm and locals that stilluse that Baltimore term ofendearment—Hon (as in“How ya doin’, Hon?”).Welcome to Hampden,Hon, home of big hair, art galleries, good food and live entertainment.
Little ItalyEast on Pratt Street to PresidentLined with fabulousrestaurants, historic Little Italy offers a clusterof colorful eateries, fromformal to casual, thatcontinue to attractvisitors and celebrities.
Mount VernonCharles Street and Mount Vernon PlaceDesigned in 1831, the neighborhood quickly became the most fashionable residential district in Baltimore. Today,visitors still enjoy beautiful tree-shaded parks, filled withfountains and statues. Home to the nation’s first publicmonument honoring George Washington, a 178-foot-tallwhite marble column.
Ice skating at Rash Field at the Inner Harbor.
Quaint Canton neighborhood (above)Bromo Seltzer Tower – a piece of history (left)
Little Italy – home to great food
Painted screens – aBaltimore original
Neighborhoods
Baltimore Area Visitor Center
451 Light Street
Inner Harbor
1-877-BALTIMORE
www.baltimore.org
Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association
Executive & Sales Offices
100 Light Street, 12th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-659-7300 or
800-343-3468
fax 410-727-2308
Baltimore Convention Center
1 West Pratt Street
410-649-7000
Amtrak800-USA-RAIL
Baltimore Shuttle410-732-5098
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)410-859-7111 or800-435-9294
BWI Airport Shuttle800-258-3826
MARC Train Service(Baltimore to/from Washington, DC)
800-325-RAIL
Mass Transit Administration410-539-5000
Penn Station (Amtrak & MARC trains)
410-291-4259
At the heart of the Eastern seaboard, Baltimore is easily accessible by bus, train or plane. Baltimore/
Washington International Airport is just 15 minutes from
downtown. Even better, there’s lots for you to do once
you’re here. Our famed Inner Harbor is home to
hundreds of shops, restaurants and attractions all
within walking distance of area hotels.
Call the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association
at or visit
to purchase tickets and make hotel reservations.
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