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Baltimore is an exciting and attractive city that has a name for being down-to-earth, but not at a cost to its unique and exuberant charm. Most of Baltimore's famous attractions lie within the lively Inner Harbor area, which has been the focal point for the city's revitalisation in recent years. Attractions include the vast and unmissable National Aquarium, which is so popular that it's best to pick up tickets first thing in the morning, before the queues get too long, and return for your visit later.

There are plenty of other sights to see while you wait: the observation level of the World Trade Center for an overview of the city, the shopping areas, Harborplace and the Gallery and dozens of historical sites that are all well worth visiting. No one should leave Baltimore without a visit to Fort McHenry, the scene of the 1814 battle that inspired the words to The Star-Spangled Banner.

Baltimore Attractions

National Aquarium in Baltimore
501 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Tel: +1 410 576 3800

This five-level glass and steel structure is the centrepiece of Baltimore's Inner Harbor and contains over 5000 specimens of fish, mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
2400 East Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230
Tel: +1 410 962 4290 | Fax: +1 410 962 2500

This former military base became a national park in 1925 and was the site of the inspiration for Francis Scott Key's lyrics to The Star-Spangled Banner.

Harborplace
200 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Tel: +1 410 332 4191 | Fax: +1 410 547 7317

Harborplace in the location of Baltimore's eclectic shopping scene and features more than 135 shops, markets, craft vendors, restaurants and cafes.

The Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218
Tel: +1 410 369 7100 | Fax: +1 410 396 7153

The BMA is the largest museum in Maryland and is home to an excellent Impressionist collection and the largest collection of Andy Warhol paintings outside of the Andy Warhol Museum.

Top of the World
World Trade Center, 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Tel: +1 410 837 8439 | Fax: +1 410 837 0845

A great place to get a sense of the city, the 27th-floor observation deck of Baltimore's World Trade Center - Top of the World - offers panoramic views of the Baltimore Inner Harbor area and downtown Baltimore.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
1212 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Tel: +1 410 783 8000 | Fax: +1 410 783 8131

Baltimore's music scene is led by the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. As well as holding a variety of events, the venue is the permanent home of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Baltimore Symphony Chorus.