United States

Baltimore

Baltimore is a gritty, charming harbor city with real character.

Local time: UTC-5
Population: 0.57M
Safety

Cost of a day

$$$$$

Expensive

Food$$$$$About $74 a day: light breakfast, cheap lunch, mid-range dinner
Stay$$$$$3-star hotel about $188 a night for two
Transport$$$$$About $8.0 a day: 4 public transit rides

Exchange rate

🇺🇸 USD =

Rates from 2026-10-23, refreshed monthly.

Getting in

BWIBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall AirportMain airport, about 14 km south of the centre.

How	Cost	Time
Light railInner Harbor	$2	30-40 min
Departs directly from the terminal.
Free shuttle + MARC trainPenn Station	$6	15 min train plus shuttle
Weekday commuter service; check times.
Free shuttle + AmtrakPenn Station	$7-35	15 min train plus shuttle
More frequent than MARC.
TaxiCity centre	$30-40	20-30 min
Flat-rate zone fares are common.
Uber / LyftCity centre	$25-40	20-30 min
Pickup at designated rideshare zones.

DCARonald Reagan Washington National AirportAlternative airport near Washington, D.C., about 60 km southwest.

How	Cost	Time
Metro + MARC/Amtrak trainPenn Station	$10-30	1.5-2 hr
Transfer at Washington Union Station.
TaxiCity centre	$80-110	50-75 min
Traffic can be heavy at peak times.
Uber / LyftCity centre	$70-100	50-75 min
Often cheaper than a taxi.

IADWashington Dulles International AirportAlternative airport in Virginia, about 80 km southwest.

How	Cost	Time
Metro + MARC/Amtrak trainPenn Station	$12-35	2-2.5 hr
Silver Line to Washington Union Station first.
TaxiCity centre	$100-130	60-90 min
Long ride; agree on price first.
Uber / LyftCity centre	$90-120	60-90 min
Book ahead for early flights.

Estimates, checked October 2026. Wikivoyage: Baltimore

Getting around

Walk the harbor and Fells Point; use the free Circulator bus and light rail for the rest.

MetroThe subway and light rail cost $2 per ride; a day pass is $4.60. The light rail runs from BWI Airport to the Inner Harbor in about 30 minutes for $2.
Bus ★MTA buses cost $2 per ride, $4.60 for a day pass. The Charm City Circulator is free and links the harbor, Fells Point and Mount Vernon.
Taxi / ride appsUber and Lyft both operate widely. Taxis are metered but less common.
Rental carDriving is optional. Parking downtown runs about $5 per hour near the harbor.
Walking ★The Inner Harbor, Fells Point and Federal Hill are close together and easy on foot in mild weather.
TrainMARC and Amtrak trains connect Penn Station to Washington, D.C. in about an hour.

Recommended stay★ 1 night (2 days)

One night suits you, as the Inner Harbor, Fort McHenry and one indoor attraction fit into a short visit.

Best for

HistoryFort McHenry, the Star-Spangled Banner and the old harbor.
ArtThe Walters, the BMA and the American Visionary Art Museum.
FoodCrab cakes, Chesapeake seafood and Fells Point taverns.

Weather by month

6°-2°Jan🌧 10d

8°-1°Feb🌧 11d

12°2°Mar🌧 11d

18°7°Apr🌧 12d

23°13°May🌧 14d

28°18°Jun🌧 13d

30°21°Jul🌧 15d

29°20°Aug🌧 15d

26°17°Sep🌧 11d

20°11°Oct🌧 9d

13°4°Nov🌧 8d

9°1°Dec🌧 10d

Average daily high / low (°C), sea temperature and rainy days. Typical figures, not a forecast.

Climate

Four clear seasons: cold winters, warm humid summers, and mild spring and fall. Rain falls year-round.

Best time: April, May, September and OctoberHighs of 18–26°C and comfortable evenings. Ideal for the harbor and Fort McHenry.
Summer is hot and humidJuly and August reach about 30°C with muggy air. Do outdoor sights early and stay in the shade.
Winter is coldJanuary highs near 6°C and lows below freezing. Bring a warm coat and gloves.
Rain any monthExpect rain on 8–15 days each month. Summer is wettest; a small umbrella helps.
Long summer daysJune to August gives the most daylight for walking the waterfront in the evening.
What to packLayers, a waterproof jacket and comfortable shoes for cobbled streets. Add sunscreen and a hat for summer.

Landmarks 8

Must-see · 8

1
National Aquarium
Baltimore's most famous attraction, with sharks, dolphins and a rainforest under one roof on the Inner Harbor. Book timed tickets online in advance, especially on weekends and school holidays, and arrive early to beat the crowds.
2
Inner Harbor
The city's waterfront heart, packed with shops, restaurants and views of the harbor. It is free to stroll; go in the morning or at sunset for the best light and fewer crowds, and it is an easy walk from downtown hotels.
3
Fort McHenry
The star-shaped fort that inspired 'The Star-Spangled Banner' during the War of 1812. Allow a couple of hours for the visitor center and ramparts; it is a short drive or water taxi ride from the Inner Harbor.
4
American Visionary Art Museum
A one-of-a-kind museum devoted to self-taught artists, with wildly creative exhibits and a giant whirligig outside. Check opening days before you go, as it closes early in the week, and leave time for the gift shop.
5
George Peabody Library
A breathtaking 19th-century library with cast-iron balconies and a soaring atrium, often called one of the most beautiful in the world. It is free to visit during open hours; go on a weekday morning for quiet photos.
6
Maryland Science Center
A hands-on science museum with an IMAX theater and a planetarium, great for families. Buy tickets online to skip lines and check showtimes for the planetarium before you arrive.
7
Johns Hopkins University
One of America's leading universities, with a handsome Homewood campus worth a walk. It is a short ride north of downtown; stroll the quads on a weekday when the campus is lively.
8
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
A beloved ballpark that helped spark the retro-stadium trend, right by downtown. Catch a game if the Orioles are in town, and buy tickets early for popular summer matchups.

Cultural

Museum 2

Castle 1

Harbor 1

University 1

Activities

Library 1

Aquarium 1

Football Stadium 1

Day trips from Baltimore

Washington D.C. · 1 h 02 by train

★★★★★ · Full day · 63 km from Baltimore

Best way: The direct MARC or Amtrak train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station is the fastest option and leaves you a short Metro or walk from the National Mall.

Take a direct MARC or Amtrak train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station (about 40 minutes), then use the Metro or walk to the National Mall.

Train ★1 h 02 · from $2-$600
Bus1 h 00 · from $5-$26
Car1 h 00 · taxi ≈ $130

What to see

U.S. Capitol and Capitol grounds
National Mall museums (Smithsonian)
Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool
White House exterior from Lafayette Square

8 landmark quests to check off here

Good to know

Many Smithsonian museums on the National Mall are free to enter.
Train fares vary widely, so compare prices before booking.

Philadelphia · 1 h 10 by train

★★★★☆ · Full day · 160 km from Baltimore

Best way: The direct Amtrak Northeast Regional train from Baltimore Penn Station to Philadelphia 30th Street Station is faster than the bus and needs no changes.

Take a direct Amtrak Northeast Regional train from Baltimore Penn Station to Philadelphia 30th Street Station (about 1 hour 45 minutes), then walk or take a short transit ride to Independence Hall.

Train ★1 h 10 · from $21-$600
Bus1 h 55 · from $15-$27
Car2 h 11 · taxi ≈ $320

What to see

Liberty Bell Center
Independence Hall
Reading Terminal Market
Philadelphia Museum of Art steps

8 landmark quests to check off here

Good to know

Visits to Independence Hall are by timed ticket, so book ahead.
Train fares vary widely, so compare prices before booking.

Annapolis · 56 min by bus

★★★☆☆ · Half day · 49 km from Baltimore

Best way: The commuter bus runs from central Baltimore into downtown Annapolis, where the historic district is easy to explore on foot.

Take a direct commuter bus from central Baltimore to downtown Annapolis (roughly 45 to 60 minutes), then walk to the historic district.

Bus ★56 min · from $2-$22
Car41 min · taxi ≈ $100

What to see

Maryland State House
City Dock and waterfront
United States Naval Academy grounds
Historic Main Street shops and restaurants

Good to know

The historic district is best explored on foot once you arrive downtown.

Times and prices are typical one-way estimates (train and bus: Omio / Rome2Rio route data; taxi: local tariff × road distance, tolls extra). Exact prices are on the booking page.

Plans

Baltimore rewards visitors with a walkable harbor, world-class museums, and a proud local food scene. Pick how long you have and what you enjoy most. Prices checked October 2026; ≈ marks estimates.

How long?

What do you enjoy most?

Day trip · History

One packed day on Baltimore's history: the fort that inspired the anthem, then the old harbor and Mount Vernon.

Stay: Inner Harbor. Walk to the National Aquarium, the historic ships and Fort McHenry ferries. Easiest base for first-timers.

Tickets & tours: ≈ USD 30
Taxis: ≈ USD 64

Day 1

Fort McHenry, Federal Hill and the Inner Harbor

Tickets ≈ USD 30 pp · taxis ≈ USD 64

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ USD 12
1

09:00–10:30 · ≈ USD 15 adult · under 16 free · check on the day

Fort McHenry National Monument

Start early. Check seasonal hours before you go.

Open Daily daytime · check seasonal hours · Source
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 18 min · ≈ USD 11
2

11:00–11:45 · Free

Federal Hill Park

Short walk uphill for a skyline view over the harbor.

Open Daily, daylight hours
Taxi · 924 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ USD 10
3

12:15–13:00 · Free

Inner Harbor promenade

Walk the promenade. Grab lunch nearby.

Open Always open
Taxi · 183 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ USD 10
4

13:30–14:30 · ≈ USD 12–18 day pass · check on the day

Inner Harbor water taxi

Seasonal. A cheap way to see the harbor from the water.

Open Daytime · seasonal
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ USD 10
5

15:00–16:30 · Free

Fells Point waterfront walk

Cobblestone streets and old taverns. Stay for an early dinner.

Open Always open · bars busiest in the evening
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ USD 10

Day trip · Art

A day of art from the grand to the strange: the BMA, the Peabody Library and visionary art.

Stay: Mount Vernon. Museums, the Washington Monument and grand old streets. Good value and central.

Tickets & tours: ≈ USD 15
Taxis: ≈ USD 62

Day 1

Mount Vernon museums, then Federal Hill

Tickets ≈ USD 15 pp · taxis ≈ USD 62

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 4 km · ≈ 17 min · ≈ USD 11
1

10:00–12:00 · Free general admission · special shows may charge

Baltimore Museum of Art

Closed Mon–Tue. Check hours on the day.

Open Closed Mon–Tue · Wed–Sun daytime · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 17 min · ≈ USD 11
2

12:30–13:00 · Free to enter during open hours

George Peabody Library Landmark quest

Weekday daytime only. The stacked-book hall is free to peek at.

Open Weekdays daytime · limited weekend hours · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 1072 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ USD 10
3

13:15–14:15 · Pay per stall · cash and card

Lexington Market

Lunch at the market. Closed Sunday.

Open Mon–Sat daytime · closed Sunday · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 1060 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ USD 10
4

14:30–15:30 · Free · self-guided

Mount Vernon historic walk

Walk the historic streets around the monument.

Open Always open
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ USD 10
5

16:00–17:30 · ≈ USD 15 adult · check on the day

American Visionary Art Museum

Closed Monday. Quirky, family-friendly and unlike any other museum.

Open Closed Monday · Tue–Sun daytime · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ USD 10

Day trip · Food

Eat your way through Baltimore: market lunch, crab cakes and a Fells Point evening.

Stay: Fells Point. Cobbled waterfront streets full of pubs and seafood. Quiet at night, close to the harbor.

Tickets & tours: ≈ USD 45
Taxis: ≈ USD 50

Day 1

Market lunch, harbor walk and Fells Point

Tickets ≈ USD 45 pp · taxis ≈ USD 50

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ USD 10
1

11:00–12:00 · Pay per stall · cash and card

Lexington Market

Lunch at the stalls. Closed Sunday.

Open Mon–Sat daytime · closed Sunday · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 1060 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ USD 10
2

12:15–13:15 · Free · self-guided

Mount Vernon historic walk

Walk off lunch around the monument.

Open Always open
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ USD 10
3

13:30–14:15 · Free

Inner Harbor promenade

Promenade stroll toward the water.

Open Always open
Taxi · 183 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ USD 10
4

14:30–15:30 · ≈ USD 12–18 day pass · check on the day

Inner Harbor water taxi

Seasonal. Ride over toward Fells Point.

Open Daytime · seasonal
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ USD 10
5

16:00–17:00 · ≈ USD 20–40 per person

Crab cake lunch in Fells Point

Crab cake lunch or early dinner. Prices vary by market.

Open Lunch and dinner daily
6

17:15–18:45 · Free

Fells Point waterfront walk

Waterfront walk. Bars get busy later in the evening.

Open Always open · bars busiest in the evening

1 night · History ★ Recommended length

First-timers who want the fort, the flag story and the old harbor in one night.

Stay: Inner Harbor. Walk to the National Aquarium, the historic ships and Fort McHenry ferries. Easiest base for first-timers.

Tickets & tours: ≈ USD 15
Taxis: ≈ USD 102
Hotel: USD 150–320

Day 1

Arrive, Mount Vernon history

Tickets ≈ USD 0 pp · taxis ≈ USD 48

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ USD 10
1

13:00–14:00 · Free · self-guided

Mount Vernon historic walk

Start at the Washington Monument. Always open.

Open Always open
2

14:15–14:45 · Free to enter during open hours

George Peabody Library Landmark quest

Weekday daytime only. Check hours on the day.

Open Weekdays daytime · limited weekend hours · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ USD 12
3

15:00–16:00 · Free to walk the Homewood campus

Johns Hopkins University Landmark quest

Short walk from Mount Vernon. Grounds open daily.

Open Campus grounds open daily · buildings vary · Source
Taxi · 6 km · ≈ 24 min · ≈ USD 16
4

17:00–17:45 · Free

Inner Harbor promenade

Evening stroll on the Inner Harbor promenade.

Open Always open
Taxi back to your hotel · 183 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ USD 10

Day 2

Fort McHenry, then Fells Point

Tickets ≈ USD 15 pp · taxis ≈ USD 54

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ USD 12
1

09:00–10:30 · ≈ USD 15 adult · under 16 free · check on the day

Fort McHenry National Monument

Go early. Check seasonal hours before you go.

Open Daily daytime · check seasonal hours · Source
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 18 min · ≈ USD 11
2

11:00–11:45 · Free

Federal Hill Park

Short ride away. Great harbor view.

Open Daily, daylight hours
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ USD 10
3

12:15–13:15 · Pay per stall · cash and card

Lexington Market

Lunch stop. Closed Sunday.

Open Mon–Sat daytime · closed Sunday · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ USD 10
4

14:00–15:30 · Free

Fells Point waterfront walk

Waterfront walk. Bars get busy in the evening.

Open Always open · bars busiest in the evening
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ USD 10

1 night · Art ★ Recommended length

Art lovers: visionary art, the BMA and the Peabody Library in a day and a half.

Stay: Mount Vernon. Museums, the Washington Monument and grand old streets. Good value and central.

Tickets & tours: ≈ USD 15
Taxis: ≈ USD 84
Hotel: USD 120–260

Day 1

Arrive, visionary art and the harbor

Tickets ≈ USD 15 pp · taxis ≈ USD 50

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ USD 10
1

13:00–14:30 · ≈ USD 15 adult · check on the day

American Visionary Art Museum

Closed Monday. Federal Hill area.

Open Closed Monday · Tue–Sun daytime · Source
Taxi · 203 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ USD 10
2

14:45–15:30 · Free

Federal Hill Park

Walk up for the skyline view.

Open Daily, daylight hours
Taxi · 924 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ USD 10
3

16:00–16:45 · Free

Inner Harbor promenade

Promenade walk toward the aquarium.

Open Always open
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ USD 10
4

18:00–19:30 · Free

Fells Point waterfront walk

Dinner and evening walk.

Open Always open · bars busiest in the evening
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ USD 10

Day 2

Mount Vernon art and library

Tickets ≈ USD 0 pp · taxis ≈ USD 34

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

10:00–10:30 · Free to enter during open hours

George Peabody Library Landmark quest

Weekday daytime. Check weekend hours on the day.

Open Weekdays daytime · limited weekend hours · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 17 min · ≈ USD 11
2

11:00–13:00 · Free general admission · special shows may charge

Baltimore Museum of Art

Closed Mon–Tue. Check hours on the day.

Open Closed Mon–Tue · Wed–Sun daytime · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 20 min · ≈ USD 13
3

13:30–14:30 · Pay per stall · cash and card

Lexington Market

Lunch. Closed Sunday.

Open Mon–Sat daytime · closed Sunday · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 1060 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ USD 10
4

14:45–15:45 · Free · self-guided

Mount Vernon historic walk

Finish with the historic streets.

Open Always open

1 night · Food ★ Recommended length

Eat-first visitors: crab cakes, Lexington Market and Fells Point taverns.

Stay: Fells Point. Cobbled waterfront streets full of pubs and seafood. Quiet at night, close to the harbor.

Tickets & tours: ≈ USD 75
Taxis: ≈ USD 80
Hotel: USD 130–280

Day 1

Arrive, market and harbor

Tickets ≈ USD 30 pp · taxis ≈ USD 40

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ USD 10
1

13:00–14:00 · Pay per stall · cash and card

Lexington Market

Snack and look around. Closed Sunday.

Open Mon–Sat daytime · closed Sunday · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 1060 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ USD 10
2

14:15–15:15 · Free · self-guided

Mount Vernon historic walk

Walk off lunch. Always open.

Open Always open
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ USD 10
3

16:00–16:45 · Free

Inner Harbor promenade

Promenade walk. Evening is best.

Open Always open
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ USD 10
4

18:00–19:00 · ≈ USD 20–40 per person

Crab cake lunch in Fells Point

Crab cake dinner in Fells Point.

Open Lunch and dinner daily

Day 2

Fells Point and the fort

Tickets ≈ USD 45 pp · taxis ≈ USD 40

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ USD 10
1

09:30–11:00 · ≈ USD 15 adult · under 16 free · check on the day

Fort McHenry National Monument

Morning visit. Check seasonal hours.

Open Daily daytime · check seasonal hours · Source
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ USD 10
2

11:30–13:00 · Free

Fells Point waterfront walk

Waterfront walk before lunch crowds.

Open Always open · bars busiest in the evening
3

13:00–14:00 · ≈ USD 20–40 per person

Crab cake lunch in Fells Point

Lunch. Book ahead on weekends.

Open Lunch and dinner daily
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ USD 10
4

14:30–15:30 · Free

Patterson Park

Park walk to finish. Daylight hours.

Open Daily, daylight hours
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ USD 10

2 nights · History

First-timers who want the fort, the harbor and the old neighborhoods at an easy pace.

Tickets & tours: ≈ USD 60
Taxis: ≈ USD 80

Day 1

Arrive, Inner Harbor and the flag's home

Tickets ≈ USD 60 pp · taxis ≈ USD 44

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

13:00–13:45 · Free

Inner Harbor promenade

Start with the waterfront promenade to get your bearings.

Open Always open
Taxi · 183 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ USD 10
2

14:00–15:00 · ≈ USD 12–18 day pass · check on the day

Inner Harbor water taxi

Seasonal and daytime only. A cheap way to see the harbor. Check on the day.

Open Daytime · seasonal
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ USD 12
3

15:30–17:00 · ≈ USD 15 adult · under 16 free · check on the day

Fort McHenry National Monument

Where the Star-Spangled Banner was written. Check seasonal hours.

Open Daily daytime · check seasonal hours · Source
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 18 min · ≈ USD 11
4

17:15–18:00 · Free

Federal Hill Park

Short climb for a harbor view. Best at sunset.

Open Daily, daylight hours
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ USD 10
5

19:00–20:00 · ≈ USD 20–40 per person

Crab cake lunch in Fells Point

Crab cakes for dinner. Fells Point is a short ride away.

Open Lunch and dinner daily

Day 2

Mount Vernon history and Fells Point

Tickets ≈ USD 0 pp · taxis ≈ USD 36

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:30–10:30 · Free · self-guided

Mount Vernon historic walk

Self-guided walk past the Washington Monument and grand townhouses.

Open Always open
2

10:45–11:15 · Free to enter during open hours

George Peabody Library Landmark quest

The famous stacked-book atrium. Weekday daytime, limited weekend hours.

Open Weekdays daytime · limited weekend hours · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ USD 12
3

11:30–12:30 · Free to walk the Homewood campus

Johns Hopkins University Landmark quest

Walk the Mount Vernon campus. Buildings vary.

Open Campus grounds open daily · buildings vary · Source
Taxi · 6 km · ≈ 22 min · ≈ USD 14
4

12:45–13:45 · Pay per stall · cash and card

Lexington Market

Lunch at the market. Closed Sunday.

Open Mon–Sat daytime · closed Sunday · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ USD 10
5

15:00–16:30 · Free

Fells Point waterfront walk

Old cobbled streets and waterfront. Bars get busy in the evening.

Open Always open · bars busiest in the evening

2 nights · Art

Museum lovers: the BMA, the Peabody Library and the Visionary Art Museum.

Tickets & tours: ≈ USD 45
Taxis: ≈ USD 68

Day 1

Mount Vernon museums

Tickets ≈ USD 0 pp · taxis ≈ USD 38

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

10:00–10:30 · Free to enter during open hours

George Peabody Library Landmark quest

Go early for quiet photos. Weekday daytime, limited weekend hours.

Open Weekdays daytime · limited weekend hours · check on the day · Source
2

10:45–11:45 · Free · self-guided

Mount Vernon historic walk

Walk the neighborhood between sights.

Open Always open
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 17 min · ≈ USD 11
3

12:00–14:00 · Free general admission · special shows may charge

Baltimore Museum of Art

Closed Mon–Tue. Check on the day.

Open Closed Mon–Tue · Wed–Sun daytime · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 20 min · ≈ USD 13
4

14:30–15:30 · Pay per stall · cash and card

Lexington Market

Late lunch at the market. Closed Sunday.

Open Mon–Sat daytime · closed Sunday · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 6 km · ≈ 22 min · ≈ USD 14
5

16:00–17:00 · Free to walk the Homewood campus

Johns Hopkins University Landmark quest

Campus stroll to finish the day.

Open Campus grounds open daily · buildings vary · Source

Day 2

Federal Hill art and the harbor

Tickets ≈ USD 45 pp · taxis ≈ USD 30

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

10:00–11:30 · ≈ USD 15 adult · check on the day

American Visionary Art Museum

Closed Monday. Outsider art, fun for all ages.

Open Closed Monday · Tue–Sun daytime · Source
Taxi · 203 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ USD 10
2

12:00–12:45 · Free

Federal Hill Park

Harbor view, then walk downhill to lunch.

Open Daily, daylight hours
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ USD 10
3

13:00–14:00 · ≈ USD 20–40 per person

Crab cake lunch in Fells Point

Lunch in Fells Point.

Open Lunch and dinner daily
4

14:30–16:00 · Free

Fells Point waterfront walk

Waterfront walk and small galleries.

Open Always open · bars busiest in the evening
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ USD 10
5

16:30–17:15 · Free

Inner Harbor promenade

Evening stroll along the Inner Harbor.

Open Always open

2 nights · Food

Eaters: crab cakes, market stalls and Fells Point taverns, with history in between.

Tickets & tours: ≈ USD 75
Taxis: ≈ USD 82

Day 1

Market lunch and harbor walk

Tickets ≈ USD 45 pp · taxis ≈ USD 40

1

11:30–12:30 · Pay per stall · cash and card

Lexington Market

Lunch at the stalls. Closed Sunday.

Open Mon–Sat daytime · closed Sunday · check on the day · Source
Taxi · 1060 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ USD 10
2

13:00–14:00 · Free · self-guided

Mount Vernon historic walk

Walk off lunch in Mount Vernon.

Open Always open
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ USD 10
3

14:30–15:15 · Free

Inner Harbor promenade

Promenade stroll.

Open Always open
Taxi · 183 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ USD 10
4

15:30–16:30 · ≈ USD 12–18 day pass · check on the day

Inner Harbor water taxi

Hop across the harbor. Seasonal, daytime only.

Open Daytime · seasonal
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ USD 10
5

18:00–19:00 · ≈ USD 20–40 per person

Crab cake lunch in Fells Point

Crab cake dinner in Fells Point.

Open Lunch and dinner daily

Day 2

Fort, park and Fells Point evening

Tickets ≈ USD 30 pp · taxis ≈ USD 42

1

09:30–11:00 · ≈ USD 15 adult · under 16 free · check on the day

Fort McHenry National Monument

Morning visit. Check seasonal hours.

Open Daily daytime · check seasonal hours · Source
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 18 min · ≈ USD 11
2

11:30–12:15 · Free

Federal Hill Park

Harbor view before lunch.

Open Daily, daylight hours
Taxi · 203 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ USD 10
3

13:00–14:30 · ≈ USD 15 adult · check on the day

American Visionary Art Museum

Closed Monday. Good rainy-day option.

Open Closed Monday · Tue–Sun daytime · Source
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 16 min · ≈ USD 10
4

15:30–16:30 · Free

Patterson Park

Patterson Park walk near Fells Point.

Open Daily, daylight hours
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ USD 10
5

17:00–18:30 · Free

Fells Point waterfront walk

Taverns and waterfront. Busiest in the evening.

Open Always open · bars busiest in the evening

Swap in instead

Add a day for Fort McHenry and the Star-Spangled Banner story; check the ferry or bus times on the day.
Train to Washington, D.C. from Penn Station takes about an hour on MARC or Amtrak. Easy day trip.
Art lovers can swap a harbor afternoon for the Baltimore Museum of Art and the Walters Art Museum.

Getting around

Light rail runs from BWI Airport to the Inner Harbor in about 30 minutes for $2.
MTA buses, light rail and subway cost $2 per ride; a day pass is $4.60.
The Charm City Circulator bus is free and links the harbor, Fells Point and Mount Vernon.
MARC and Amtrak trains connect Penn Station to Washington, D.C. in about an hour.
Uber and Lyft both operate widely; taxis are metered but less common.
Driving is optional; parking downtown runs about $5 per hour near the harbor.

Where to stay

Inner Harbor · ≈ USD 150–320 a night
Walk to the National Aquarium, the historic ships and Fort McHenry ferries. Easiest base for first-timers.
Fells Point · ≈ USD 130–280 a night
Cobbled waterfront streets full of pubs and seafood. Quiet at night, close to the harbor.
Mount Vernon · ≈ USD 120–260 a night
Museums, the Washington Monument and grand old streets. Good value and central.
Federal Hill · ≈ USD 130–270 a night
Local restaurants and a hilltop view over the harbor. Short walk to the Inner Harbor.

Food & drink

Order a Maryland crab cake: mostly lump crab, little filler. Prices vary by season, so check the menu.
Try steamed blue crabs in summer. They are messy and sold by the pound; ask for a table outside.
Fells Point has old waterfront taverns and seafood spots. Book ahead on weekend evenings.
Cheap eats: pit beef sandwiches and crab soup at local delis and markets, often under $15.
Lexington Market is a good lunch stop for local stalls. Check opening days before you go.

Tips

Try local blue crab, especially the famous Maryland crab cakes
Walk the Inner Harbor and visit the National Aquarium
The city is quite divided, so be aware of neighborhood boundaries
Commuting to Washington D.C. by MARC train is cheap and efficient
Visit the grave of Edgar Allan Poe, a historic city resident

Sources for prices and hours

Taxi costs are estimates from straight-line distance and the metered fare. Map positions are approximate.

Tours & activities

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Inner Harbor

Cruise the Inner Harbor by boat
See the waterfront skyline from the water
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Inner Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

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Inner Harbor

Evening cruise around the harbor
Watch the sunset over the waterfront
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Inner Harbor Sunset Cruise

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Inner Harbor

Spooky tales of Baltimore's past
Evening walk near the harbor
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Baltimore Bewitched: Raven's Revenge & Bones Ghost Tour

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Inner Harbor

Helicopter views over downtown
See landmarks from above
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Helicopter Tour Over Downtown & Landmarks

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$78View tour

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Inner Harbor

Taste five local dishes
Guided walk through Little Italy
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Little Italy Guided Food Tour with 5 Local Dishes

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$108View tour

Souvenirs

Old Bay-style crab seasoning (J.O. Spice)

USD 5–12about 200-450 g tin · estimate

This spice blend is a local staple for Baltimore's crab feasts. Locals sprinkle it on crabs, shrimp, fries, and popcorn.

Where: J.O. Spice factory outlet in Halethorpe; also check Giant supermarkets in the city

Check the Giant stores in the city first, since they often stock it too.

Berger Cookies

USD 8–14about 400-450 g package · shop prices

These are a classic Baltimore cookie with a thick layer of chocolate fudge on top. Locals have eaten them for generations.

Where: Royal Farms and Giant stores

Buy them at Royal Farms or Giant, where they are sold widely in the area.

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Fort McHenry National Monument

Federal Hill Park

Inner Harbor promenade

Inner Harbor water taxi

Fells Point waterfront walk

Baltimore Museum of Art

George Peabody Library Landmark quest

Lexington Market

Mount Vernon historic walk

American Visionary Art Museum

Lexington Market

Mount Vernon historic walk

Inner Harbor promenade

Inner Harbor water taxi

Crab cake lunch in Fells Point

Fells Point waterfront walk

Mount Vernon historic walk

George Peabody Library Landmark quest

Johns Hopkins University Landmark quest

Inner Harbor promenade

Fort McHenry National Monument

Federal Hill Park

Lexington Market

Fells Point waterfront walk

American Visionary Art Museum

Federal Hill Park

Inner Harbor promenade

Fells Point waterfront walk

George Peabody Library Landmark quest

Baltimore Museum of Art

Lexington Market

Mount Vernon historic walk

Lexington Market

Mount Vernon historic walk

Inner Harbor promenade

Crab cake lunch in Fells Point

Fort McHenry National Monument

Fells Point waterfront walk

Crab cake lunch in Fells Point

Patterson Park

Inner Harbor promenade

Inner Harbor water taxi

Fort McHenry National Monument

Federal Hill Park