Kaitlyn & Joe
Things To Do
Things to do in BaltimoreThere's always a lot going on in the Baltimore area, especially during the spring and summer. The Baltimore Inner Harbor and National Aquarium are perennial favorites. If you're looking for some specific events or exhibitions to go to while you're in town, here are some suggestions.
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The National Aquarium
501 East Pratt Street, Baltimore (Inner Harbor)
Phone: 410-576-3800
http://www.aqua.org
Stunning exhibits and more than 11,000 aquatic animals, plus the widely lauded new exhibit, Animal Planet Australia, make this Inner Harbor destination Baltimore's most popular attraction. Express entry is available when you purchase tickets online.
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Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore
(Corner of North Charles and 31st Streets)
Phone: 443-573-1700
http://www.artbma.org/
All year long Maryland's largest art museum showcases a dazzling collection, ranging from ancient mosaics to contemporary art, plus ever-changing exhibitions, sculpture gardens, an eclectic museum shop and a scenic restaurant. General admission is now free.
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Walters Art Museum
600 North Charles Street, Baltimore
Phone: 410-547-9000
http://www.thewalters.org
Experience 55 centuries of art featuring Egyptian mummies, medieval armor, illustrated manuscripts, Asian art and European masterpieces.
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American Visionary Arts Museum
800 Key Highway, Baltimore (Inner Harbor)
Phone: 410-244-1900
http://www.AVAM.org
This national museum and education center for outstanding original works of art created by intuitive, self-taught artists features seven art galleries, outdoor wildflower sculpture gardens, museum store and gourmet restaurant.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum
901 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore
Phone: 410-752-2490
http://www.borail.org
This fascinating, fun place for kids, families, and lovers of history and American railroading features the most comprehensive collection in the Western Hemisphere, plus free parking and train rides.
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Baltimore Maritime Museum
802 S. Caroline Street, Baltimore
Phone: 410-396-3453
http://www.baltomaritimemuseum.org
Tour USS Torsk, last victorious WWII submarine; USCGC Taney, last Pearl Harbor survivor afloat; Lightship Chesapeake, which marked the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay for 33 years; and the 7-foot Knoll Lighthouse, which guided mariners safely into Baltimore Harbor.
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Baltimore Opera Company
110 W. Mount Royal Avenue Suite 306, Baltimore
Phone: 410-727-6000
http://www.baltimoreopera.com
Our fully staged grand operas feature international singers, directors and conductors--performed at Baltimore's historic Lyric Opera House with English surtitles.
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The Orioles
333 W. Camden Street
Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore
Phone: 888-848-BIRD
http://www.orioles.com
The Orioles play an 81-home game Major League Baseball schedule from April through September. Ballpark tours are available year-round.
by Kaitlyn & Joe