As a first time visitor to Baltimore, you'll enjoy cruising by water taxi around
the bustling Inner Harbor, or dining in captivating neighbourhoods like Little
Italy, historic Fells Point or Canton. If you're
returning on a second trip, you can explore Mount Vernon's cultural
district or visit the Geppi's Entertainment Museum, dedicated to popular
culture.
Background
It's easy to navigate Baltimore's diverse neighbourhoods, which fan
out from its nautical heart, the Inner Harbor, a former shipyard
that's now the city's entertainment epicentre. You can walk to
major attractions, which are all clustered along the L-shaped harbour. Visit the
National Aquarium for a window on the underwater world, Baltimore
Maritime Museum's collection of preserved ships, and Civil War ship
USS Constellation, Take a water taxi to discover lively evening hotspots
Fells Point and Canton, and the 18th-century Fort McHenry.
The genteel Mount Vernon area perches on a hilltop north of Inner Harbor.
First-time visit
Get your bearings with a panoramic view of the city from the 27th floor of the
World Trade Center. From here you'll see Camden Yards,
where you can watch the Orioles play baseball in season. Make time for the Babe
Ruth Museum – a must for baseball fans. The National
Aquarium's dolphin shows will have the kids in fits of giggles,
while you'll be in awe of the world's largest collection of
Matisse works at Charles Village's Baltimore Museum of Art.
Return visit
Discover Baltimore's key role in American history at The Star-Spangled
Banner 1812 Museum, which explains how the US national anthem was penned.
Stroll up the hill to Mount Vernon and admire the USA's oldest
Catholic Cathedral, the 19th-century Baltimore Basilica. Finally, buy some
fresh potato chips (crisps) at locals' favourite Cross Street Market
and eat them as you browse the funky boutiques and artisan galleries of
Hampden's Main Street and admire its historic Stone Hill
houses.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Essentials
Servicing Baltimore, Washington DC and the Maryland region, Baltimore/Washington
International Thurgood Marshall Airport, more commonly known as BWI, transports over
21 million passengers a year. Free shuttles take passengers to BWI Rail Station, one
mile from the airport, and from there it's just 10 minutes to Baltimore and
35 minutes to Washington DC.
10 miles (16km) south of Baltimore and 31 miles (52km) north of Washington DC.
Airport parking
BWI Airport has over 31,000 parking spaces including short-stay, long-stay, premium
and covered parking. Long–term options are cheaper. The airport offers
free parking for those waiting for inbound passengers and there's a
complimentary parking service which provides assistance with car problems.
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