MVB Travel Series - Baltimore
August 16, 2022
Baltimore offers too many options for just one day, so we recommend spending a weekend in Charm City. Depending on the time of year, an Orioles game at Camden Yards and a Ravens game at M&T Bank Stadium (or both if you hit that sweet spot in September or October) should be at the top of the list for sports fans. The Inner Harbor is a short walk away from both stadiums and offers enough entertainment options to warrant an entire weekend trip on its own. Two of the top kid-friendly attractions include the National Aquarium and the Maryland Science Center, where you can visit the Planetarium or catch a show at the IMAX Theater. A must-see neighborhood in Baltimore is Fells Point (or Fell’s Point, depending on who you talk to). You can reach it by car, but you’ll get a better view of the city if you take a short boat ride or walk from the Inner Harbor. It is a beautiful area lined with cobblestone streets and an array of shops and restaurants. While you are in the area, stroll over to Patterson Park to enjoy the green space and to see the Patterson Park Pagoda. Another must-see attraction is Fort McHenry. The Battle of Baltimore took place here on September 13-14, 1814, and inspired Francis Scott Key to write The Star-Spangled Banner, the national anthem of the U.S. If you are a fan of Edgar Allan Poe, The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum and his gravestone near downtown are both worth a visit. From there, head a few minutes north to The Walters Art Museum and the George Peabody Library to take in some of the most breathtaking indoor spaces the city has to offer. Looking to explore multiple museums during your trip? Be sure to check out the Baltimore Museum of Art located at Johns Hopkins University as well. Round out the trip to Charm City by enjoying some live music. This page details the top spots to go based on your musical preferences and whether or not you want to see a show indoors or outdoors.
Places to visit in Baltimore