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Baltimore, MD

1. National Aquarium

8.9
501 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD
Aquarium · Inner Harbor · 266 tips and reviews

Smithsonian ChannelSmithsonian Channel: Nearly 16,500 sea animals, from plankton to sharks, are housed behind the angular glass walls of this aquarium. Since 1981, it's often been cited as one of the best in America. (From Aerial America) Read more.

Maryland Science Center is one of Baltimore, MD.

2. Maryland Science Center

8.8
601 Light St, Baltimore, MD
Science Museum · Inner Harbor · 47 tips and reviews

Christine M.Christine Marlow: The Maryland Science Center is a wonderful place for kids. They have a wonderful sensory room with all sorts of hands on exhibits for the children. They also have a IMax 360 theater.

Port Discovery Children's Museum is one of Baltimore, MD.

3. Port Discovery Children's Museum

7.5
35 Market Pl (at Water St), Baltimore, MD
Museum · Downtown Baltimore · 40 tips and reviews

kate r.kate rowe: TONS of fun! Be sure to check out the Water exhibit on the 3rd floor & the new Royal Farms exhibit on the 1st floor & Adventure Expeditions on the 2nd floor...and KidWorks...no brainer!

Water Taxi Landing 11 - Fells Point is one of Baltimore, MD.

4. Water Taxi Landing 11 - Fells Point

Thames St & S Broadway, Baltimore, MD
Pier · Fells Point · 9 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: What Jeremy Guthrie loves about Baltimore: "It's just fun to be on a boat and go across the harbor. I'll take it to Fells Point or to Canton. My kids really enjoy it." Read more.

Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is one of Baltimore, MD.

5. Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

8.5
Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD
Zoo · Druid Hill Park · 62 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Opened in 1876, this is generally considered to be the third oldest zoological park in the U.S. This zoo breeds the greatest number of African black footed penguins.

Patterson Park is one of Baltimore, MD.

6. Patterson Park

9.0
S Linwood Ave (btwn Eastern Ave & E Baltimore St), Baltimore, MD
Park · Patterson Park · 53 tips and reviews

Stacy A.Stacy Adam: Walk up to the Pagoda and fountain. It's my favorite spot in the park and has a great view of East Baltimore. In the summer you can go up in the Pagoda, it's a great view of all of Baltimore.

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine is one of Baltimore, MD.

7. Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

9.1
2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD
Historic and Protected Site · Fort McHenry · 65 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This star shaped fort is best known for its role in the War of 1812 when it successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from an attack by the British navy in the Chesapeake Bay.

Fells Point is one of Baltimore, MD.

8. Fells Point

Baltimore, MD
Neighborhood · 26 tips and reviews
Oriole Park at Camden Yards is one of Baltimore, MD.

9. Oriole Park at Camden Yards

9.3
333 W Camden St (at Eutaw St), Baltimore, MD
Baseball Stadium · The Stadiums · 443 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: There are two orange seats here. In right-center, the landing spot of Eddie Murray’s 500th home run. In left, the honorary mark of Cal Ripken Jr.’s 278th HR ball, the record breaker for shortstops.

M&T Bank Stadium is one of Baltimore, MD.

10. M&T Bank Stadium

8.8
1101 Russell St (at W Hamburg St), Baltimore, MD
Football Stadium · The Stadiums · 154 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: What Jason Winer loves about Baltimore: "The awesome video presentation that introduces the Ravens at every home game. I'm a sucker for a good montage..." Read more.

Matthew's Pizza is one of Baltimore, MD.

11. Matthew's Pizza

7.7
3131 Eastern Ave (btwn SE Ave. & S. Robinson St.), Baltimore, MD
Pizzeria · Canton · 48 tips and reviews

Barbara M.Barbara Morrocco: Best pizza in town

Salt is one of Baltimore, MD.

12. Salt

2127 E Pratt St (at S Duncan St), Baltimore, MD
New American Restaurant · Upper Fells Point · 40 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: The Baltimore Sun ranks this restaurant No. 10 on its Baltimore's Best Restaurants list. Read more.

13. Canton Dockside

3301 Boston St (at Clinton St), Baltimore, MD
Seafood Restaurant · Southeastern Baltimore · 53 tips and reviews

Kim R.Kim Ritchie: You come here for 1 reason: the crabs. Best I've had in the city. You can pay per crab if you don't want to commit to dozens.

Thai Arroy Restaurant is one of Baltimore, MD.

14. Thai Arroy Restaurant

1019 Light St, Baltimore, MD
Thai Restaurant · Federal Hill - Montgomery · 50 tips and reviews

ElenaElena: it's BYO and has fantastic Drunken Noodles and curry. Start with the house tom yum soup - yummm.

Nick's Fish House is one of Baltimore, MD.

15. Nick's Fish House

8.7
2600 Insulator Dr, Baltimore, MD
Seafood Restaurant · Riverside · 101 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: What Heidi Klotzman loves about Baltimore: "I like Nick's because what's not to like? You're on the water, the shrimp salad is dangerously delicious and it feels like a mini-vacation." Read more.

Mama's on the Half Shell is one of Baltimore, MD.

16. Mama's on the Half Shell

8.8
2901 Odonnell St (at Linwood Ave), Baltimore, MD
Seafood Restaurant · Canton · 139 tips and reviews

kate r.kate rowe: Sunday brunch is key - beer mussels, ceasar salad, grilled oysters, GM french toast, needful breakfast...all good bets. Top it all off with Blue on Blues :)

Rocket to Venus is one of Baltimore, MD.

17. Rocket to Venus

8.1
3360 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore, MD
Bar · Hampden · 61 tips and reviews

SamanthaSamantha: The PBJ Delight. Yes.

Hampden Christmas Lights on 34th Street is one of Baltimore, MD.

18. Hampden Christmas Lights on 34th Street

8.9
720 W 34th St, Baltimore, MD
Scenic Lookout · Wyman Park · 3 tips and reviews

Kisha P.Kisha Parker: Beautiful the lights are amazing

Little Havana is one of Baltimore, MD.

19. Little Havana

7.7
1325 Key Hwy (at Webster St), Baltimore, MD
Cuban Restaurant · Riverside · 94 tips and reviews

WineCountryMuseWineCountryMuse: The mojitos & grilled wings are amazing. So r Sunday bottomless pitchers of bloodies & mimosas w/ brunch!

Vaccaro's Italian Pastry Shop is one of Baltimore, MD.

20. Vaccaro's Italian Pastry Shop

8.5
222 Albemarle St (at Stiles St), Baltimore, MD
Bakery · Southeastern Baltimore · 111 tips and reviews

BaltimoreBaltimore: Voted Best Desserts by City Paper Readers for Best of Baltimore 2011

Washington Monument is one of Baltimore, MD.

21. Washington Monument

7.9
699 Washington Pl (at Mt Vernon Pl), Baltimore, MD
Historic and Protected Site · Mount Vernon · 44 tips and reviews

Baltimore MarylandBaltimore Maryland: Climbing the 228 steps to the top of the first monument to George Washington provides an excellent view of the city from historic Mount Vernon where it is located.

American Visionary Art Museum is one of Baltimore, MD.

22. American Visionary Art Museum

8.9
800 Key Hwy (at Covington St), Baltimore, MD
Art Museum · Federal Hill - Montgomery · 80 tips and reviews

Baltimore MarylandBaltimore Maryland: FREE!! The exterior of the American Visionary Art Museum is almost as interesting as what you'll find inside. The building is surrounded by unique and curious sculptures.

Gwynns Falls Trail is one of Baltimore, MD.

23. Gwynns Falls Trail

Elkridge, MD
Hiking Trail · 1 tip
Inner Harbor is one of Baltimore, MD.

24. Inner Harbor

Baltimore, MD
Harbor or Marina · 138 tips and reviews

pat d.pat dowling: Great place to walk, lots of restaurants, water taxi, near baseball and football stadiums, its downtown in Baltimore so accessible to many things. Lots to see and do!

Federal Hill Park is one of Baltimore, MD.

25. Federal Hill Park

9.2
300 Warren Ave (at Battery Ave), Baltimore, MD
Park · Federal Hill - Montgomery · 51 tips and reviews

Ann Marie B.Ann Marie B: Beautiful view of Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Great for a picnic, heading to the playground or even the outdoor movie series every summer.

Walters Art Museum is one of Baltimore, MD.

26. Walters Art Museum

9.1
600 N Charles St (at Centre St), Baltimore, MD
Art Museum · Mount Vernon · 55 tips and reviews

Baltimore MarylandBaltimore Maryland: Free general admission except for special exhibits. Children will enjoy the displays of knights' armor, the statues, the colorful paintings, the furniture, the many small and lovely trinkets.

The Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center is one of Baltimore, MD.

27. The Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center

8.8
12 N Eutaw St (at W Baltimore St), Baltimore, MD
Theater · Downtown Baltimore · 44 tips and reviews

WineCountryMuseWineCountryMuse: Broadway shows in Baltimore

28. Hull Street Pier

Hull St, Baltimore, MD
Pier · Locust Point · 3 tips and reviews

Kim M.Kim M: Best place to watch the fireworks in Baltimore!

Lexington Market is one of Baltimore, MD.

29. Lexington Market

6.2
400 W Lexington St (at Fayette St), Baltimore, MD
Farmers Market · Downtown Baltimore · 96 tips and reviews

Baltimore MarylandBaltimore Maryland: For absolutely no money, you can enter the Market, walk around, watch butchers and fishmongers at work, and smell wonderful food cooking. You'll get a feel for how we used to go food shopping.

USS Constellation is one of Baltimore, MD.

30. USS Constellation

8.8
301 E Pratt St (Pier 1), Baltimore, MD
Boat or Ferry · 22 tips and reviews

MarylandMaryland: Before you board, make sure you get the complementary audio tour wand! It’ll make your tour more enjoyable.

Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum is one of Baltimore, MD.

31. Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum

7.6
216 Emory St (at Dover St), Baltimore, MD
Museum · Ridgely's Delight · 14 tips and reviews

MarylandMaryland: One of the greatest ball players ever was born here! Also check out the Sports Legends Museum and Geppi’s down the street for more amazing exhibits!

Baltimore Museum of Art is one of Baltimore, MD.

32. Baltimore Museum of Art

9.4
10 Art Museum Dr (at Wyman Pk Dr), Baltimore, MD
Art Museum · Johns-Hopkins - Homewood · 66 tips and reviews

Baltimore MarylandBaltimore Maryland: The BMA is free and presents a variety of dynamic exhibitions and innovative programs throughout the year and frequently hosts special events with cultural and educational partners. Read more.

33. Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum

7.3
203 N Amity St, Baltimore, MD
History Museum · Western Baltimore · 11 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Built in 1830, this was once home to the author famous for penning many chilling tales. This house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972.