So much to do and so little time will likely be the cliche one hears when visiting Baltimore, Maryland. There are just too many things to do and so much to see. Baltimore, Maryland, is the 12th largest city in America and has been one of the major seaports in the United States since the 1700s. Just the history of the place seems to attract people from all over. Harborplace and the Gallery is located right in the heart of the Inner Harbor and offers a unique shopping experience, exceptional dining and a variety of entertainment excitement right on the scenic waterfront.
The Baltimore Harbor Cruises offer sight seeing ventures on several different boats. The Prince Charming offers narrated sight seeing tours around four times per day April to October and on Thursday evenings the Pirates of the Inner Harbor offer families a unique and interactive pirate show. Two boats not just for the ladies, The Bay Lady and Lady Baltimore offer year round crab feasts, lunch, brunch, and dinner cruises. Moonlight tours are offered in the summer as well.
Prices do vary from season to season so contacting them for information regarding fees is recommended. Contact information: 410.347.5555 or 1.800.695.LADY
The Maryland Science Center will be a great time for the family and there is something for everyone on this educational and informative trip. Young boys will be attracted to the ever gross and disgusting things that happen inside the human body. Dial a germ, a phone you can call a germ and learn about that particular germ and what happens to it when it gets into your body. That in mind, walk through a waking chamber after sleeping on a real “bed of nails” and stand inside
a human heart and lungs and feel the rhythm your body makes as the heart and lungs do thier thing! One of the science centers exciting and most popular attraction is Newton’s Alley where you can actually touch a cloud, see a sound or convert your own energy into electricity. There’s so much fun and educational things going on at Newton’s Alley you just have to go and see for yourself. Get in touch with your “science and technology” side. For more information
Contact:
Maryland Science Center
601 Light Street
Baltimore MD 21230
24 hours recorded information 410-685-5225
Operator 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 410-685-2370
OK, who doesn’t like sea creatures? Everyone loves them and the Baltimore Aquarium is chocked full of all kinds of sea adoring creatures. More than 16,000 creatures are housed in the aquariums expansive fish bowl. There are so many varieties of marine life you will have to go and see for yourself as there are too many to count here! Some of the familiar marine life that make their permanent residence at the Baltimore Aquarium include, sharks, stingray, seaturtles, bullfrogs and of course the dolphin. What aquarium would be whole without the dolphin, right? Out of every attraction in Baltimore, Maryland, the Baltimore Aquarium is the leading tourist attraction and brings in over 1.6 million visitors per year. Give them a call, plan to come and visit this great attraction, what are you waiting for! Your kids will love you for it. For more information:
Contact:
C501 E Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 576-3800
www.aqua.org
You history buffs might want to check out Ft. McHenry. Over 600,000 visitors come to visit this historical national site. Best known for the war in1812, Fort McHenry was the inspiration behind Francis Scott Key’s poem, “The Star-Spangled Banner”, which eventually was turned into our USA’s national anthem. This fort has so much history but being there among the ruins of such a historical establishment would be better than my rambling. Fort McHenry was made into a national park in 1925 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15th, 1966. If you’re ever in Baltimore, Maryland and want to see something of historical significance relating to the many attacks on the fort, then you will not be disappointed by Ft. McHenry and the history it has to offer its visitors. Hey, you may even see a ghost or two while you’re visiting the Fort, actually James McHenry, who the fort was named after, is said to be wandering the grounds so be careful not to “bump” into him. For more information about this historical visit:
2400 East Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230-5393
General Calls: (410) 962-4290
Park: (410) 962-2500
ENTRANCE FEES
Individual – Adult (16 or older) – $7.00 (7 Day Pass)
Children – Age 15 and under are admitted free of charge
Details – Entrance fees cover admission to Fort McHenry. Grounds and Visitor Center, no charge areas.
Another historical site, although a very short visit is the Edgar Allen Poe House. I’ve driven by it a few times and there’s not much to it but a small plaque on the outside of the house which has some writing about the famous poet and his home he lived in with his grandmother, aunt, and cousin (who later became his wife). Inside are a few artifacts which include his writing lap desk he used while attending the University of Virginia. Though little to see, if you love the poet you will enjoy the brief visit to his house where he lived from 1932 to 1935. His grave is about a 1/2 mile from the house so a visit here is worth your while as well. They are located at the Westminster Hall and Burial Grounds
519 W Fayette St
Baltimore, MD 21201-1768
Phone: (410) 706-2072
They are open between 8:00a.m. and Dusk.
Also, if you plan on visiting the Poe House, make sure you bring someone and do not walk to the house. It is not in the best of areas but going during the day shouldn’t be a problem.
If you’re like me, you like to get in as much fun and activity on your vacation as you can because well, you never know when you’re going to be able to take advantage of all there is to offer of a place. After all that activity though, filling your gut fast becomes your main priority and who doesn’t like to eat fine food, drink fine wine or guzzle great beer! The Power Plant in downtown Baltimore, Maryland is one of the best places to be for food and fun and every place caters to the young and old alike. The Havana Club is Baltimore’s hottest upscale club around. Rich leather sofas and chairs, private seating, and extensive cigar and wine lists top the bar. It is a club where mature adults can hang out and have a good time so go and get your groove on, contact them for directions at:
Phone: 410.468.0022
Fax: 410.783.0049
If you’re young and you want to rock on then The Angels Rock Bar is your place for the best clubbing experience so put on your dancing shoes and dance the night away in this hot club. You will see some of the hottest bands around and some wild performances on the stage.
Part piano par, part concert Howl at the Moon is centered around audience participation. This means you if you love to get involved. If you’re too shy a gal or guy then stay away because they will literally pull you into their frenzy and they won’t let you go either!
Baltimore, Maryland has tons of things to do and too numerous to mention here which is why you have to come and see for yourself that what makes this one of the hottest cities in Maryland is it’s variety of entertainment all tied together in the heart of Maryland.
