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Baltimore

One full day: Fort McHenry and the Inner Harbor by day, crab cakes, then Fells Point bars at night. This guide pulls together 5 sights, 1 outdoor spot and 2 places to eat from our curated routes.

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Places
9

5 See · 1 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 1 Drink

Curated routes
1

Capital Cities Corridor

Best season
Mar – Jun

from our route notes

Warmest month
July

31°C / 88°F avg high

Coolest month
January

4°C / 39°F avg high

Wettest month
June

about 117 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Baltimore

9 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

5 sights worth building a day around across Locust Point, Inner Harbor and Federal Hill.

  • Fort McHenry National Monument in BaltimorePhoto: Keith Paré · Google
    See

    Fort McHenry National Monument

    Star-shaped fort whose 1814 defense inspired 'The Star-Spangled Banner'.

    Tip Take the Water Taxi from the Inner Harbor.

    • Locust Point
    • $
    • 1.5 hr
    • Morning
  • National Aquarium in BaltimorePhoto: Matthew Binebrink · CC BY-SA 4.0
    See

    National Aquarium

    Large aquarium with a rooftop rainforest and Atlantic coral reef exhibit.

    Tip Book timed tickets; weekday mornings are calmer.

    • Inner Harbor
    • $$$
    • 2.5 hr
    • Weekday morning
  • American Visionary Art Museum in BaltimorePhoto: Jmj1000 (talk) (Uploads) · Public domain
    See

    American Visionary Art Museum

    Museum of self-taught artists' work, with mosaic-covered exterior.

    Tip Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

    • Federal Hill
    • $$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Afternoon
  • The Walters Art Museum in BaltimorePhoto: Dylan k · CC BY-SA 3.0
    See

    The Walters Art Museum

    Free museum with armor, ancient art and illuminated manuscripts in Mount Vernon.

    Tip Free admission; pair with the Washington Monument nearby.

    • Mount Vernon
    • Free
    • 1.5 hr
    • Afternoon
  • B&O Railroad Museum in BaltimorePhoto: Luis Armando Fernandez Intriago · Google
    See

    B&O Railroad Museum

    Historic roundhouse holding one of the largest collections of 19th-century locomotives.

    Tip Short train rides run on selected days.

    • Southwest Baltimore
    • $$
    • 2 hr
    • Weekend

Outdoors

1 outdoor spot for fresh air in Federal Hill.

  • Federal Hill Park in BaltimorePhoto: Toohool · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Outdoors

    Federal Hill Park

    Hilltop park with the best view over the Inner Harbor skyline.

    Tip Walk up after AVAM next door.

    • Federal Hill
    • Free
    • 30 min
    • Sunset

Eat

Where we would book a table in Baltimore across Downtown and Fells Point.

  • Faidley Seafood in BaltimorePhoto: Baltimore Heritage from Baltimore, MD, USA · CC0
    Eat

    Faidley Seafood

    Lexington Market stall since 1886, known for its lump crab cake.

    Tip Order the all-lump crab cake; counter service.

    • Downtown
    • $$
    • 45 min
    • Lunch
  • Thames Street Oyster House in BaltimorePhoto: EBRAM Soliman · Google
    Eat

    Thames Street Oyster House

    Fells Point seafood house known for lobster rolls and raw bar.

    Tip Book ahead; bar seats are walk-in.

    • Fells Point
    • $$$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Dinner

Drink

Our picks for a drink in Baltimore in Fells Point.

  • The Horse You Came In On Saloon in BaltimorePhoto: The Horse You Came In On Saloon · Google
    Drink

    The Horse You Came In On Saloon

    Fells Point saloon dating to 1775, said to be Poe's last drink stop.

    Tip Live music most nights.

    • Fells Point
    • $
    • 75 min
    • Evening

How to fit Baltimore into a trip

Baltimore is stop 2 of 3 on our Capital Cities Corridor route. Follow it as-is or lift Baltimore into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Baltimore month by month

Average daily highs run from 4°C / 39°F in January to 31°C / 88°F in July. June is the wettest month, with about 117 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Baltimore weather and the best time to visit →

Near Baltimore

8 other destinations from our guides within about 150 km (93 mi), measured in a straight line.

Baltimore questions, answered

How many days do you need in Baltimore?

Our route notes suggest 1 day in Baltimore. On our Capital Cities Corridor route it is stop 2 of 3 in a 6-day trip. The listed visit times for our 9 places add up to roughly 13 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Baltimore best known for?

One full day: Fort McHenry and the Inner Harbor by day, crab cakes, then Fells Point bars at night. Standouts on our list: Fort McHenry National Monument (Star-shaped fort whose 1814 defense inspired 'The Star-Spangled Banner'); National Aquarium (Large aquarium with a rooftop rainforest and Atlantic coral reef exhibit); American Visionary Art Museum (Museum of self-taught artists' work, with mosaic-covered exterior).

When is the best time to visit Baltimore?

Our Capital Cities Corridor route is best Mar – Jun. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in July (31°C / 88°F), the coolest in January (4°C / 39°F) and the most rain in June (about 117 mm).

What are the best things to do in Baltimore?

Start with Fort McHenry National Monument, National Aquarium, American Visionary Art Museum, Federal Hill Park and The Walters Art Museum. Our guide lists 9 places in all, from 5 sights, 1 outdoor spot, 2 places to eat and 1 bar or café.

Where should a group eat in Baltimore?

Our picks: Faidley Seafood (Downtown); Thames Street Oyster House (Fells Point). Order the all-lump crab cake; counter service (Faidley Seafood).

What is near Baltimore?

The closest destinations in our guides are Inner Harbor & Harbor East (about 1 km / 1 mi), Fells Point (about 2 km / 1 mi) and Washington, DC (about 56 km / 35 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

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