Things to Do in Baltimore
Baltimore is filled with fun things to do and as well as a vast array of exciting attractions. Whether you're in town for a family vacation and seeking kid-friendly attractions in Baltimore or you need a shopping excursion to Harborplace & the Gallery, there are plenty of things to do in Baltimore. Holiday Inn Express Baltimore at the Stadiums is also conveniently located for guests to enjoy a concert at 1st Mariner Arena or Ravens and Orioles games. With a wonderfully central location to the Inner Harbor district, the Holiday Inn Express Baltimore at the Stadiums offers the perfect place to see and do it all in Baltimore, MD.
Check out some of our favorite picks for Baltimore attractions, shopping, sporting events, museums and more. We also offer discounted admission tickets to the National Aquarium in Baltimore, B&O Railroad, Ripley's Believe It or Not & the Baltimore Zoo.
Baltimore Area Attractions
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
The Baltimore Orioles baseball team dates back to 1901 and is one of the original franchises in the American League. The Orioles play in the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball. Since 1992, the Baltimore Orioles have called the Oriole Park at Camden Yards their home stadium.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
333 W Camden St
Baltimore, MD 21201
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Horseshoe Baltimore
The brand new Horseshoe Casino opened its doors in August 2014. Our hotel is next door to Maryland's largest gambling venue, Horseshoe Baltimore, so our guests can enjoy all its fun, entertainment and restaurants.
Horseshoe Baltimore
1525 Russell St
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (844) 777-7463
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National Aquarium in Baltimore
The National Aquarium in Baltimore is home to thousands of animals and hundreds of fascinating animal exhibits. Some of the leading shows and displays at the National Aquarium in Baltimore include an all-new dolphin show, a Jellyfish exhibit, plus experience 4D Immersion Films.
National Aquarium in Baltimore
501 E Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (410) 576-3800
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M & T Bank Stadium
Formerly the Ravens Stadium, M & T Bank Stadium is home to the Baltimore Ravens. This technology-filled sports arena has Ravens fans raving about the new 70,000-seat stadium with its great view of the field enhanced by twin jumbo screens. Holiday Inn Express Baltimore at the Stadiums is less than a mile from M & T Bank Stadium, which makes it easy to catch a game for fun things to do in Baltimore.
M & T Bank Stadium
1101 Russell St
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410) 261-7283
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Johns Hopkins University
A world-renowned leader in medical research, Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Hospital are at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and advances in medicine. There are locations across the globe, but the main campus is located right in the heart of Baltimore. Explore this fascinating school to find out more about how this dedicated school is changing the face of science as we know it.
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone: (410) 516-8000
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Port of Baltimore
The Port of Baltimore is one of the leading ports on the Eastern Seaboard. Cruise lines that dock in the Baltimore, MD port include American Cruise Lines, Carnival Cruise Lines, Carnival Pride, Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Mercury, Royal Caribbean and Enchantment of The Seas.
Port of Baltimore
World Trade Center Institute
401 E Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (800) 638-7519
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Maryland Live! Casino
Combining fine dining, dazzling shows and enticing games, Maryland Live! Casino is one of the biggest entertainment venues in the region. Maryland Live! Casino is great for adult fun, so try your luck today!
Maryland Live! Casino
7002 Arundel Mills Cir 7777
Hanover, MD 21076
Phone: (443) 445-2500
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Baltimore Inner Harbor
When you're searching for satisfying retail therapy in a memorable setting, head to the Baltimore Inner Harbor. This oceanfront venue pairs exquisite scenery with fun stores at Harborplace & the Gallery, restaurants with delicious cuisine and a truly unique experience.
Baltimore Inner Harbor
Baltimore, MD
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Harborplace and the Gallery
Harborplace & the Gallery is an elegant shopping and dining destination in Baltimore's Inner Harbor district. Featuring an expansive central atrium, the Baltimore shopping center is home to dozens of restaurants and upscale shops.
Harborplace and the Gallery
201 E Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (410) 332-4191
To view a store directory and see dining spots in Harborplace & the Gallery, visit www.harborplace.com.
Royal Farms Arena
Royal Farms Arena is a mixed-use entertainment arena and sports facility in Baltimore, Maryland that originally opened in 1962. This stage has seen performances by Bruce Springsteen, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Frank Sinatra in addition to hosting the Miss USA Competition. A world-class venue, capacities range from 11,000 to 14,000.
Royal Farms Arena
201 W Baltimore St
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 347-2020
To learn more about events at one of Baltimore, Maryland's leading venues, visit http://www.royalfarmsarena.com/.
Edgar Allen Poe Museum
The Edgar Allen Poe Museum preserves one of the family homes that Edgar Allen Poe lived in. One of America's greatest writers, Edgar Allen Poe is believed to have written many stories and poems while living there, including "The Visionary." For true Poe enthusiasts, make the trip visit to his final resting place just a few blocks away.
Edgar Allen Poe Museum
203 N Amity St
Baltimore, MD 21223
Phone: (410) 462-1763
To learn more about visiting the Edgar Allen Poe Museum and things to see at this small but important Baltimore museum, visit www.eapoe.org/balt/poehse.htm
Fort McHenry National Monument
The Fort McHenry National Monument is an important site in American military history and known as the Birthplace of the National Anthem. Francis Scott Key was inspired to write The Star-Spangled Banner while looking at the star-shaped Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore in September 1814.
Fort McHenry
2400 E Fort Ave
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410) 962-4290
To learn more about the many noted attractions and things to do at Fort McHenry National Monument, visit www.nps.gov/fomc.
Walters Art Museum
The Walters Art Museum is a world-famous art museum in Baltimore, Maryland that spans from ancient times to modern day. The Walters Art Museum collection spans pre-dynastic ancient Egyptian treasures, Greek sculpture, medieval decorative arts, Old Master paintings, 19th-century and 20th-century European and American master works.
Walters Art Museum
600 North Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-547-9000
To learn more about things to see at the Walters Art Museum and get information on upcoming exhibits, visit www.thewalters.org.
Distances to Attractions
- Baltimore Ravens Stadium - 0.5 miles
- Orioles Baseball - 0.8 miles
- Babe Ruth Museum - 0.9 miles
- Spirit Cruises - 1.1 miles
- Maryland Science Center - 1.1 miles
- Harborplace & the Gallery at Harborplace - 1.2 miles
- First Mariner Arena - 1.2 miles
- Baltimore Museum of Art - 1.3 miles
- Port of Baltimore - 1.3 miles
- Hippodrome Theater At France - 1.3 miles
- Edgar Allen Poe Museum - 1.3 miles
- Basilica of the Assumption - 1.3 miles
- National Aquarium Baltimore - 1.3 miles
- Pier Six Pavilion - 1.5 miles
- Regional F. Lewis Museum of African Art - 1.6 miles
- Baltimore Convention Center - 1.6 miles
- Royal Farms Arena - 1.7 miles
- Baltimore Boat Show - 1.8 miles
- American Craft Council Show - 1.8 miles
- Walters Art Museum - 1.8 miles
- Light City Baltimore - 2.0 miles
- Baltimore Book Festival - 2.0 miles
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade - 2.0 miles
- Baltimore County Restaurant Week - 2.2 miles
- Baltimore Symphony Orchestra - 2.3 miles
- Baltimore Soundstage - 2.3 miles
- New Year's Eve Spectacular - 2.3 miles
- Fort McHenry National Monument - 2.5 miles
- Annual Monument Lighting - 2.6 miles
- Baltimore St. Patrick's Day Parade - 2.8 miles
- Maryland Film Festival - 3.1 miles
- Artscape - 3.1 miles
- Great Blacks in Wax Museum - 3.2 miles
- Fells Point Privateer Festival - 3.2 miles
- Baltimore Running Festival - 3.2 miles
- Baltimore Parade of Lighted Boats - 3.2 miles
- The Preakness - 6.8 miles
- Festival of Trees - 16.2 miles
- Beer, BBQ & Bacon Festival - 16.2 miles
- Maryland Home & Garden Show - 16.2 miles
- Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival - 34.3 miles