Baltimore’s Inner Harbor neighborhood combines a unique blend of rich history, interesting culture and lively city-style fun. Spend time in one of Inner Harbor’s notable museums, or simply stroll through Inner Harbor and appreciate its incredible skyline views and entertaining street performers. Notable Inner Harbor Attractions include shopping at Harborplace & The Gallery, Baltimore Maritime Museum, National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland Science Center and the Baltimore World Trade Center.
Shopping at Harborplace & The Gallery
Conveniently located in the heart of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on Pratt Street is Harborplace & The Gallery. A premiere shopping destination made up of two waterfront pavilions and an elegant four-story glass enclosed atrium. Whether you want to shop in your favorite national retailers, or explore quaint, local storefronts, Harborplace & The Gallery are bursting with unique shops. Some filled with sophisticated and smart merchandise while others are filled with silly souvenirs. Antique shops, record stores and other vintage boutiques can also be found in Harborplace & The Gallery.
Baltimore Maritime Museum
Consisting of three ships anchored in the Inner Harbor and a transplanted lighthouse, Baltimore Maritime Museum tells the unique stories of a Coast Guard Cutter, a World War II submarine and a floating lighthouse ship. Step back in time and take a fascinating look into the daily lives of 20th-century sailors.
National Aquarium Baltimore
Delve into deep waters at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, home to sharks, dolphins, alligators, turtles, frogs and more. Opened in 1981, the National Aquarium in Baltimore houses more than 17,000 creatures in their naturalistic habitats and is undoubtedly one of Maryland’s leading tourist attractions.
Maryland Science Center
The Maryland Science Center is one of the Inner Harbor’s most popular tourist attractions. The science center not only houses outstanding science exhibits, but it also home to an IMAX movie theater and planetarium.
Baltimore World Trade Center
Baltimore’s World Trade Center, designed by the architectural firm Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, with principal architects Henry N. Cobb and Pershing Wong, is one of the world’s tallest regular pentagonal buildings and houses the headquarters of the Maryland Port Administration, the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development and the World Trade Center Institute. Inner Harbor visitors are invited to experience the Top of The World at Baltimore’s World Trade Center, an observation deck on the 27th floor of the building offering 360-degree views of Baltimore City.
Discover an astonishing array of cuisines in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Elegant gourmet cuisine, ethnic foods from around the world and plenty of fresh seafood from Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay abound. While neighborhoods surrounding the harbor are the best place to enjoy local cuisine, those who are looking for their favorite restaurant will find a variety of well-known restaurants and eateries surrounding Harborplace & The Gallery such as the Cheesecake Factory, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and the Hard Rock Café.
Travel Tip
- Do not forget your camera. Whether you want to capture a street performer or the surrounding scenery, there will be many photo opportunities during your time in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Certain attractions may require an admission fee.