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Get the lowdown on what's to do and see in Charm City. Plan a visit to the Inner Harbor or other neighborhoods. Visitors to Baltimore museums, theaters and attractions can find information on times, tickets and discounts here.
Druid Hill Conservatory
Druid Hill Conservatory (officially known as the Howard Peter Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore), a lovely architectural relic from the Victorian era, still blooms in Baltimore today.
Baltimore Movie Theaters
Find a link to a Baltimore movie theater here and click for show times. This list of Baltimore movie theaters includes everything from the grand old Senator Theatre to the brand new Landmark in Harbor East plus info on those old movie palaces that have gone on to new lives as arts centers or adult entertainment venues.
Historic Ships
Baltimore's historic ships--everything fom Civil War-era tall ship to a World War II sub--all have a story to tell. Most are floating museums that are open to the public.
Baltimore Aquarium Dolphin Show
See photos of the dolphin show at the Baltimore Aquarium. Trainers demonstrate training techniques for the Atlantic bottlenose dolphins at this show in the National Aquarium in Baltimore.
Landmark Theatres in Harbor East
Find tickets and show times for Baltimore's Landmark Theaters, the indie-film movie theater in Harbor East. The movie theater offers validated discount parking for patrons. See photos of the bar, auditoriums and concessions.
Baltimore Art Museums
A guide to Baltimore's diverse art attractions and museums.
Family Attractions
Fun for the kids does not have to mean utter boredom for the adults. These top attractions are crowd-pleasers for the whole gang.
African-American History Sites
These African-American heritage attractions and cultural institutions throughout the Baltimore area tell of the history and traditions of the Maryland black community.
Heritage Walk Tour
Beginning in the Inner Harbor, this walking tour takes visitors off the beaten path and deep into Baltimore's history. Walkers visit little known but fascinating sites in the nearby neighborhoods of Little Italy, Jonestown and downtown.
Baltimore Entertainment and Dining Deals
This Baltimore coupon book includes discounts for Inner Harbor and suburban attractions, dining, shopping and hotels
National Aquarium in Baltimore – Visitors Guide
The Inner Harbor's top attraction, the National Aquarium in Baltimore is a must-see for all who visit and live here.
Port Discovery
Rated one of the country's top kids museums, Port Discovery (in the Power Plant near the Inner Harbor) offers hours of family fun for parents and children. Admission and location are among the important info in this profile of Port Discovery.
American Visionary Art Museum
American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) is a unique Baltimore attraction. The museum is dedicated to the work of self-taught artists.
The Walters Art Museum
The Walters Art Museum in Mount Vernont is one of Baltimore's treasures. The Walters' trove of Italian paintings is one of the best in the United States. Now free to the public, the Baltimore art museum offers family fun events, tours and lectures.
Reginald F. Lewis Museum
The East Coast's largest museum dedicated to African-American history and culture is a short walk from the Inner Harbor.
Hippodrome Theatre
Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre (officially known as the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center) is Charm city's venue for Broadway musical. The ornate movie theater, built during Vaudeville's heyday, was converted into a theater venue during a 2004 renovation. Profile of the venue includes links to ticket information and show times.
Fort McHenry Guard
On Baltimore's Defender's Day and on summer weekends, Fort McHenry's band of history re-enactors brings to life the history of the battle that inspired the Star-Spangled Banner.
Geppi's Entertainment Museum
Anyone who thinks that cartoon characters are strictly kid stuff has never been to the Geppi Entertainment Museum near the Inner Harbor, where you'll find just about any character from childhood including Superman, Batman, Charlie Chaplin, Hans Solo and many more. About.com's Guide to Collectibles profiles the museum.
Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park and Museum
The Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park and Museum on Fells Point's waterfront demonstrates the craft of African-American shipbuilders as well as tells the story of two remarkable men.
National Aquarium In Baltimore -- Tips, Tours and Deals
A little planning goes a long way at Baltimore's top attraction. Visitors to the National Aquarium in the Inner Harbor can get inside scoop here.
Pier Six Pavilion in the Inner Harbor
Near Inner Harbor attractions such as the National Aquarium, ESPN Zone and Harborplace, the waterfront, outdoor concert venue Pier Six Pavilion is a fabulous place to see a show.
Rams Head - Baltimore Maryland
Nestled in the Inner Harbor entertainment hub known as Power Plant Live, the Rams Head Tavern and Rams Head Live! concert venue are a great source of fine food, homemade beer and cutting-edge live music. Check out this profile for links to tickets and show schedules.
Heritage Walk
Follow the bronze plaques embedded in the sidewalk to some of Baltimore's lesser-known historical treasures in the Inner Harbor and downtown.
Maryland Science Center
Walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs or check out an IMAX show at this Inner Harbor attraction.
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