Baltimore – Inner Harbor

The Inner Harbor is probably Baltimore’s most visited attraction.  It is a fun, beautiful area for both visitors and locals and no matter what time of day or night, there is something enjoyable for everyone.  Many hotels surround the area so book into one of them, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of the Inner Harbor.

The Inner Harbor – Baltimore’s Claim to Fame

While Baltimore is a fantastic state indeed, it is probably the Inner Harbor that attracts most of its visitors, both locals and non-locals alike.  Indeed, the Harbor is probably the most photographed areas of the city.  And it is not surprising when you think about it.  It has a rich history, dating back to the 1700s but within the last three or four decades it has also grown culturally so that today it offers fine food, great culture and a vibrant nightlife, providing people from all walks of life with some kind of suitable entertainment.  In addition, if you are just interested in taking a pleasant stroll, you will be enthralled by the Harbor’s incredible views, that just cannot be matched. 

Basics of the Inner Harbor

The Inner Harbor is located on the Patapsco River and extends to the National Aquarium and Rusty Scupper restaurant.  It got its name because of the water and also because of the city’s surrounding area (President Street, Lombard Street, Greene Street, Camden Street and Conway Street).

Visiting the Inner Harbor

So really, if you are only visiting Baltimore for a few days, make the most of it and ensure that you set aside enough time for all that is happening at the Inner Harbor.  There is no set time to go, since street performances crop up randomly at all times of the day or night while you are innocently taking a stroll along the waterfront.  If you are determined not to miss a thing, check out some of the Inner Harbor hotels and then you will be right there at all times and will really feel like you are on vacation.   

The Waterfront at the Inner Harbor

This is where it is really happening at the Inner Harbor - the Waterfront. Here you will find everything you need for a lazy Sunday afternoon, or Tuesday morning or Thursday siesta.  Enjoy window shopping, coffee drinking, and all sorts of leisurely attractions and if you are up for a bit more, why not stay until the early hours of the morning and enjoy the nightlife?  The Inner Harbor is also conveniently located near the city’s infamous aquarium, Maryland Science Center and Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture, as well as an art and children’s museum.    Ships that can be seen include:  USCGC Taney; USS Torsk; Lightship Chesapeake; Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse, SS Wright.

 

And finally, two useful links for your trip: 

Hotels in Baltimore -  Find affordable hotel rooms in Baltimore

CheapFlight.org – Find cheap flights to Baltimore