BALTIMORE VISITOR CENTER 401 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Located on the west shore of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
INFORMATION
RESERVATIONS
TICKETS
WINTER OPERATING HOURS November 2009 through February 2010
Open Mondays only through November 23
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
OpenWednesday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed Tuesdays.
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THANKSGIVING WEEK
Closed Monday, November 24 through Thursday, November 26.
Reopen Friday, November 27 through Sunday, November 29.
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Closed Monday, December 21 through Friday, December 25.
Reopen Saturday, December 26 through Thursday, December 31. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed New Year's Day Friday, January 1.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 18
Open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m..
Presidents’ Day
Monday, February 15
Open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Schedules may vary due to holidays, special events, etc.
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TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE
VISITOR CALL CENTER Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
1-877-BALTIMORE
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Our goods and services are available only to individuals who can form legally binding contracts under applicable law. Without limiting the foregoing, our goods and services are not available to minors under the age of 18. By visiting this web site and/or making any purchases through this web site, you represent to us that you can form legally binding contracts under applicable law, and that any and all data you have provided, or will provide, to us via this site, such as your name, address and billing information, is complete and accurate.
Baltimore Sightseeing Tours Tours depart PROMPTLY at scheduled times from outside the Baltimore Visitor Center, 401 Light Street, at Conway & Light Street.
Last tour for 2009 is on November 23. Tours will resume in Spring 2010
FOR WEB USERS ONLY --- PLEASE SELECT DATE OF USE FROM THE CALENDAR AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
All Aboard! Discover the best in Baltimore!
Baltimore is a thriving city with an incredible history and the friendliest people around. So come along and join us on the BaltimoreSightseeing Tours of the Monumental City.
Give us 90 minutes and our knowledgeable tour guides will show you a glimpse of our town.
Sit back and journey along with us in a climate-controlled vehicle to the various sights and charm of a city of neighborhoods.
Relive the quaint history of Fells Point, a national historic district, hear about the homes, businesses and lives of sailors, sea captains and immigrants in this 18th Century Maritime community. Discover the best places to find unique treasures.
Enjoy the charm and beauty of the Carroll Mansion - J. Fava Cast Iron Building - The Shot Tower and Baltimore's picturesque architectural beauty - City Hall.
Our guides will make your Baltimore experience memorable in our fabled and romantic late 19th century neighborhood - Mt. Vernon. Not to brag, but the FIRST monument to George Washington was built in this neighborhood. In addition you'll see Victorian churches and mansions owned by railroad presidents and the city's elite.
Here too is the Peabody Conservatory of Music. You'll be amazed by Benjamin Latrobe's 1821 Basilica of the Assumption.
Get the skinny on the Great Fire of 1904. Enjoy a glimpse of the Bromo Seltzer Clock Tower and a visit to the burial place of the master of mystery - Edgar Allan Poe.
Who would ever forget their visit to the B&O R.R. Museum - a treasure trove of railroading artifacts.
Our tour will take you by to catch the Spirit of the Babe's birthplace, as well as Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Of course, no tour of this charming city would be complete without a visit to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, where Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the Star Spangled Banner.
Oh! There is much more we would like to show you, so let us connect you with Baltimore's rich heritage and enhance your visit.
The Star Spangled Banner Flag House
Little Italy
Historic Fell's Point
Mt. Vernon Place where art, architecture and history flourish
The zest of the Westside
Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum
Edgar Allen Poe's final resting place
Ft. McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine where Baltimoreans defeated the British in 1814 inspiring Francis Scott Key to write the "Star Spangled Banner"
City Hall
Bascilica of the Assumption
Baltimore's art, industry, history, science and cultural diversity await your discovery.
Pricing:
Adults (13+) $22.95 Child (6 - 12) $14.95 Child under 6 (if not occupying a seat) Free
Hours of Operation Tour typically departs daily at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. EXCEPT TUESDAYS.
IF YOU PURCHASE A TICKET FOR A MONDAY IN NOVEMBER, YOU MAY PICK IT UP ON THAT DATE BETWEEN 10:00 A.M. AND 1:00 P.M., PRIOR TO BOARDING THE TROLLEY.
Special events may affect scheduling.
All ticket sales are final. We are unable to provide refunds, credits, reprints, or exchanges.
Our water transportation system of 16 blue and white boats is the oldest of its kind in the country. One price for all day, unlimited on-off service; transports you to over 30 attractions and neighborhoods.
FOR WEB USERS ONLY --- PLEASE SELECT DATE OF USE FROM THE CALENDAR AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
Pricing: Adults $9.00 (11+) Children $4.00 (10 and under - every passenger requires a ticket, regardless of age)
Not responsible for cancelled rides due to weather
All ticket sales are final. We are unable to provide refunds, credits, reprints, or exchanges..
WATER TAXI ROUTES
Inside Route: Inner Basin Landings 1- Aquarium, 2 - Harbor Place, 3- Science Center, 4 - Rusty Scupper, 7 - Harbor East. Transfer at Harbor East for Inside & Express Routes.
Express Route: Back and forth between Landing 7 - Harbor East, Landing 10 - Tide Point, and Landing 11 - Fells Point.
Far East and Fort McHenry Route: Landing 16 - Canton 14 - Captain James Landing 17 - Fort McHenry in season
Transfer at Fells Point for Express and Far East/Fort McHenry
The last boat departing for Ft. McHenry leaves Harborplace by 3:00 pm.
The last boat departing from Ft. McHenry for return passengers leaves Ft. McHenry at 5:00pm.
Water Taxis land at Fort McHenry IN SEASON ONLY! (April through September), weather permitting
Hours of Operation:
September 8 through October 31
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday November 1 to March 31 (weather permitting)
Sunday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
CLOSED November 26, December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.
April 1 through April 30
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Friday and Sunday
You must provide a specific start date to purchase this pass. Start dates are not available for Mondays or Tuesdays or on November 23, 24, 25, 26 or December 21, 22, 23, 24 or 25, 2009, or January 1, 2010.
Offer is subject to cancellation. Experience 10 of Baltimore's heritage sites and ships
Pricing: Adults $38.00 Children: $23.50
Please be sure to check the days of the week and hours of operation of each of the venue. The operations vary among each venue.
Tour the Historic Ships in Baltimore
Located at Baltimore's Inner Harbor
USS Constellation, built in 1854, is the last all-sail warship built by the U.S. Navy and the only Civil War era naval vessel still afloat. Visit the USS Constellation before the other ships and lighthouse.
USS Torsk, last victorious WWII submarine.
USCGC Taney, last Pearl Harbor survivor afloat.
Lightship Chesapeake, guiding mariners safely.
7-foot Knoll Lighthouse, which marked the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay for 33 years.
Hours: Daily 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Carroll Mansion
800 E. Lombard Street.
The Carroll Mansion, formerly the home of Charles Carroll, last surviving signer of Declaration of Independence, provides a historic and enchanting environment for corporate and private events.
Hours: Open to the public for guided tours Saturday and Sunday ONLY 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. Tours start on the hour. The last tour begins at 3:00 p.m.
Star-Spangled Banner Flag House
844 East Pratt Street
Visit the 1793 home of Mary Pickersgill, where she made the 30' x 42' Star-Spangled Banner that flew over Fort McHenry and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words to our national anthem.
Hours: Open Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The last tour begins at 3:15 p.m.
Parking FREE PARKING on a first come, first served basis, on Albemarle Street beside the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House entrance. Get your free parking pass in the Gift Shop when you arrive.
Jewish Museum of Maryland
15 Lloyd Street.
America's leading museum of regional Jewish history, culture and community. The Museum interprets the Jewish experience in America, with special attention to Jewish life in the state of Maryland. The Museum was founded in 1960 to rescue and restore the historic Lloyd Street Synagogue, and has become a cultural center for the Jewish community and for those interested in Jewish history and traditions.
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Closed for Jewish festivals and holy days.
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture
830 E. Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202 At the corner of President and Pratt streets.
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture is the largest African American museum on the East Coast with permanent exhibitions highlighting more than 350 years of the life experiences of Maryland African Americans in its permanent exhibition.
Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays Closed on the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day, and Easter Sunday.
Parking Parking for museum visitors is located directly across the street on the corner of Pratt and President Streets. Metered parking is also available along Albermarle Street and throughout Harbor East and Little Italy neighborhoods.
Top of the World Observation Level
Start your visit to Baltimore with a breathtaking view of the city's skyline and beyond from the world's tallest pentagonal building, designed by I.M. Pei. Top of the World offers a 360-degree view of the Baltimore horizon
Present your ticket at the ticket counter on the first level of the World Trade Center, located at 401 Pratt Street and take the elevator to the 27th Floor.
Hours:
November 13, 2009 through March 14, 2010 Open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only Friday & Saturday 10am-7pm Sunday 11am-6pm Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Open during these holiday weekdays Thanksgiving- November 23 – 29 Christmas- December 26 – 30 MLK- Monday, January 16, 2010 President’s Day- Monday, February 15, 2010
Select the date you wish to start using the Heritage Pass. The pass is valid for 4 days beginning on and including start date printed on ticket.
All ticket sales are final. We are unable to provide refunds, credits, reprints, or exchanges..
PLEASE SELECT DATE OF USE FROM THE CALENDAR AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
This pass is only available by phone or in person. Please see below for purchasing options. Start dates are not available for Mondays or Tuesdays or on November 23, 24, 25, 26 or December 21, 22, 23, 24 or 25, 2009, or January 1, 2010.
Offer is subject to cancellation.
Explore Baltimore Inner Harbor's top attractions! The Baltimore Harbor Pass gets you into four of Baltimore's most popular attractions and saves you money over single ticket purchases.
Pass includes base admission to attractions and does not include admission to IMAX, Dolphin Show, 4-D movie, or special exhibits. The pass is valid for 4 days beginning on and including start date printed on ticket.
Maryland Science Center
National Aquarium in Baltimore
Top of the World Observation Level
Sports Legends at Camden Yards
Choice of Port Discovery Children's Museum OR American Visionary Art Museum
PRICING: Advanced Discoounted Price available at least 3 days prior to start date by calling 1-877-Baltimore Adult $49.95 Child $35.70
Regular Discounted Price available less than 3 days prior to start date available at the Baltimore Visitor Center or by calling 1-877-Baltimore Adult $56.85 Child $37.95
Infants 2 years of age require an infant ticket for entry to Port Discovery Children's Museum which is purchased separately from this pass. Cost is $9.00
Hours of Operation: Dates and times vary by attraction.
National Aquarium
Open daily, Sunday - Saturday. Hours vary.
Maryland Science Center
Tuesday - Sunday. Hours vary.
Also open on Mondays, December 28, 2009, January 18, 2010 and February 15, 2010
Top of the World Observation Level
Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hours vary.
Port Discovery the Children’s Museum
Open Tuesday - Sunday. Hours vary.
American Visionary Art Museum
Tuesday - Sunday
Open Monday, January 18, 2010
Sports Legends at Camden Yards
Open Tuesday - Sunday
All venues are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas
This pass is only available by phone or in person.
TO PURCHASE THIS PASS:
AT THE ADVANCED DISCOUNTED PRICE,
please call 1-877-Baltimore, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., at least 3 days prior to the day you wish to start using the pass.
AT THE REGULAR DISCOUNTED PRICE,
please call 1-877-Baltimore or stop by the Baltimore Visitor Center. Visitor Center hours are provided in the column on this page.
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Baltimore's wildest attraction! The zoo is home to more than 2,000 exotic mammals, birds and reptiles in a wooded, 180-acre setting. Group rates and rental facilities are available. Free parking.
Location: 1876 Mansion House Drive Druid Hill Park Baltimore MD 21217
DIRECTIONS TO THE ZOO: The Zoo is located in beautiful Druid Hill Park - less than 10 minutes from Baltimore's Downtown Inner Harbor. Parking is FREE!
From I-83 North and South - Take Exit 7 (West) to Druid Park Lake Drive - follow signs to the Zoo. From I-95 South - Take I-695 West to I-83 South. Take Exit 7 (West) to Druid Park Lake Drive - follow signs to the Zoo. From I-95 North - Take I-395 North (Exit 53), continue onto Pratt Street, then turn left onto President Street. Continue straight on I-83 North. Take Exit 7 (West) to Druid Park Lake Drive - follow signs to the Zoo. From I-70 - Take I-695 North to I-83 South. Take Exit 7 (West) to Druid Park Lake Drive - follow signs to the Zoo. From Downtown Baltimore - Take Pratt Street to President Street and turn left. Continue straight on I-83 North. Take Exit 7 (West) to Druid Park Lake Drive - follow signs to the Zoo. For more information about public transportation, please call the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) at 410-539-5000 or visit their website.
If using a GPS system or online map that allows you to type in latitude and longitude please use: Latitude:39.322258 Longitude:-76.650464
Mt. Vernon GhostWalk
Tour departs from The Owl Bar in the Belvedere in Mt Vernon
Phone: 410-522-7400
Mount Vernon, Baltimore's cultural center may be more "spirited" than you think. Admire the architecture while guides regale you with the history and haunted lore of this striking neighborhood that was home to many of Baltimore's leading citizens. Hear about those who have never checked out of the Belvedere, a séance gone wrong, and more than one grand dame who still oversees the activities of her home. Join us to pull back the curtain and peer into the other side.
Pricing: Adults: $13.00 Children (12 & under) $8.00
Hours of Operation: Saturdays: March - November 7:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays: July 1 - October 7:00p.m.
Meet at 7:00p.m. at The Owl Bar in the Belvedere in Mt Vernon.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure time.
Tour lasts appoximately 1 hour.
Parking Information: The Belvedere has a parking garage, and there are many lots and on-street parking nearby.
All ticket sales are final. We are unable to provide refunds, credits, reprints, or exchanges..
Tours depart at 7:00 p.m. sharp from the sidewalk outside of Max's sidebar (next door to Max's) on Broadway, at 731 S. Broadway near the Fell's Point Square.
Phone: 410-522-7400
Picture Fell's Point, in Baltimore, Maryland, as it was, a rowdy seaport town, the birthplace of the sleek and dangerous clipper ship. Its streets full of sailors from foreign lands spilling off ships, immigrants anxious to start a new life, ladies of the night looking to make ends meet, and all the characters looking to make a living off the maritime industry. Given this explosive combination, is it any wonder that many spirits remained behind? Join us under the cover of night to explore the many haunted pubs, shops, and residences. But don't stray too far from the group because you never know when you'll find yourself face to face with the unknown.
Pricing: Adults (13+) $13 Child (12 and under) $8
Hours of Operation: Saturdays: March - November 7:00pm. Fridays and Saturdays: July 1 - November, 7:00pm.
Tours depart at 7:00 p.m. sharp from the sidewalk outside of Max's sidebar (next door to Max's) on Broadway, at 731 S. Broadway near the Fell's Point Square. Please arrrive 10 minutes prior to tour departure
All ticket sales are final. We are unable to provide refunds, credits, reprints, or exchanges..
