2 Days in Baltimore – Places to visit

Baltimore is one of the most recognizable cities in the USA, and it is most known for serving as the background city for many crime and drama movies. This just adds to its charm, since it is one of the best places to have a vacation. KDElite will be glad to help you get to and from this wonderful city, and in this article we will list some reasons to make this your next place to go.

Places to visit

National Aquarium

This is one of the most extensive aquariums in the world. It is located in the Inner Harbor. Go to Pier 3, and there you will be able to find over 750 different kinds of fish and other sea animals. There is sea life from all over the world here, and you can also see many interactive exhibits of different places. The staff will be happy to guide you all over the Aquarium. This is the best place to visit if you will be taking your children with you.

Inner Harbor

The Inner Harbor can be considered the centerpiece of this city, and it is the favorite place for the citizens of Baltimore. The aquarium is located there, as well as lots of other attractions. Many stores and attractions can be found in this place. If you are there at the right time, you can even watch a real cannon get fired.

Ravens and Orioles Games

Watching a professional game in real life can be an amazing experience, and that is why it is advised to watch a baseball or football session while you are in Baltimore. Camden Yards is the best place to go to, and the tickets are not too expensive.

It may be a good idea to buy the tickets a while before you actually go there, because this is a very famous game, and many people will be trying to come there.

Walters Art Museum

This place gives you a one of a kind experience of all world art in one place. You will be able to see things from Ancient Greece, Egypt, Rome and many other cultures in one place. There are also lots of Medieval exhibits there, and lots of collections of Renaissance art. This is a place to visit if you love history.

These collections have been amassed for over two centuries, and this museum remains one of the best free museums of the world.

Babe Ruth Museum

This is a place for fans of sports, and here you will be able to see lots of exhibits about baseball. Plan to go to this place after seeing the Oreole and Raven games.

George Peabody Library

Libraries are always on the list for sightseeing, and this great library in Baltimore is no exclusion. You will be able to enjoy lots of rare books here. However, this is only one of the reasons to visit it. The very building is so majestic, that people come over to see it just for the architecture.

With five tall floors this building is simply huge, and there are over 300 thousand historic books stored inside, many of them being very rare.

Fell’s Point

This is the place to go if you want to see more of Baltimore. While the Inner Harbor is beautiful, it is geared towards tourists, and if you want to see more local scenes, then visit Fell’s Point. Some people find the city itself charming, and if that is the case with you, then this place should be on your to-do list.

Green Mount Cemetery

Visiting a cemetery might seem strange, but it is actually quite worth it, since many of USA’s most notable people were buried here.

Edgar Allen Poe’s House

Visiting the home of one of the most famous writers in the world is surely a thing to do if you are traveling to Baltimore. You can tour the building where he lived, and you will also be able to see lots of exhibits of his writing there. There are also artifacts from the time when he lived, so you will be able to see what daily life was like then.

Fort McHenry

This is mostly a war museum, and it covers all the history of the War of 1812. This fortress successfully defended Baltimore from the British army. The USA’s national Anthem actually mentions this fort. It is listed as a Historic Shrine and is open for anyone to visit.

What to Eat and Drink

Traveling somewhere always involves going to restaurants, so here is a list of worthy places to visit and eat at.

Eat Blue Crab

While this is a pretty rare delicacy in other states, it is plentiful here, and you will be able to enjoy lots of it here. Most importantly, it is fresh and caught in the wild. Faidley’s serves the best blue crab, and it is located in Lexington Market area. Lexington Market is also a place you should visit if you love eating well. All the food there is seasoned with Old Bay spice, which is perfect for any kind of seafood.

Crab Cakes

This is another way to enjoy some fresh crab, both the blue variety and other kinds. In fact, most people prefer to have crab cakes. The authentic Chesapeake crab cakes can be found here, and nowhere else, so this is one of the must-haves if you are traveling to Baltimore.

Natty Boh

The National Bohemian beer is definitely another defining feature of Baltimore. It was brewed here since 1885, and this is one of the things you must try while visiting. It is perfect for drinking with crab or anything seasoned with Old Bay spice.

Attman’s Deli

You will need to eat plenty if you are going to tour Baltimore on foot, and that is why you should visit Attman’s. Here you will find plenty of snacks and meals, like Coddies, sandwiches and salted cod. There are many local delicacies to try here.

The Horse You Came in On Saloon

This place is believed to be the last place Edgar Allen Poe visited. Also, he used to visit this bar many times before, all through his life. It is notable for being the only bar in Baltimore to stay open during the Prohibition, which makes it the most defiant place in the city. It well embodies the overall defiant and fierce attitude of this city as a whole. And it is also the oldest bar, opening in 1775.

Hotels

There are lots of hotels to choose from in Baltimore area. Gorgeous House, which is next to JHU is the best place to stop, according to many visitors in Baltimore. However, lots of other people have mentioned En Suite in Fell’s Point. Midtown Inn is also a good place to stay. They are not too expensive, and the service at them is pretty good. But most importantly, all of Baltimore’s best sights are directly accessible from them.