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Things to see in Baltimore (United States): 51 places and when to go
Baltimore is a major city in United States with around 2,255,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 51 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (19), History (12), Wildlife (6). The best known are Walters Art Museum, NS Savannah and Baltimore Museum of Art. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 39.3019, -76.6219
- Population
- About 2,255,000
- Places
- 51 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (19) · History (12) · Wildlife (6) · Museums and art (5) · With kids (4) · Nature (4)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 260 km as the crow flies
What to see in Baltimore
The places in and around Baltimore, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Walters Art MuseumArt museum in Baltimore, Maryland, US775 m
- NS SavannahNuclear-powered merchant vessel built in 19617.5 km
- Baltimore Museum of ArtArt museum in Baltimore, Maryland, USA2.7 km
- Fort McHenryUnited States fort in Baltimore, Maryland5.6 km
- Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryChurch in Maryland, United States966 m
- National AquariumNon-profit aquarium located in Baltimore, MD2.2 km
- The Maryland Zoo in BaltimoreZoo in the United States3.2 km
- SS John W. BrownPreserved Liberty ship home ported in Baltimore, Maryland, USA5.9 km
- Emerson Bromo-Seltzer TowerTall American building in Baltimore, Maryland, US1.6 km
- Imam Mahdi Islamic Education Center of BaltimoreMosque in Baltimore County, Maryland, US12 km
- National Slavic MuseumEthnic museum in Fleet Street Baltimore, Maryland3.2 km
- Armistead MonumentMonument in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S5.5 km
- St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic ChurchChurch building in Maryland, United States of America3.8 km
- Business and Government Historic DistrictHistoric district in Maryland, United States1.6 km
- Craighill Channel Lower Range Rear LightLighthouse in Maryland, United States21 km
- Craighill Channel Upper Range Front LightLighthouse in Maryland, United States19 km
- Lexington MarketPublic market in Baltimore, Maryland, United States1.2 km
- Middle Patuxent Environmental AreaWildlife area in Howard County, Maryland27 km
- St. Michael's Church ComplexSecularized church building in Maryland, United States of America3.0 km
- Soldiers Delight Natural Environment AreaNature reserve and serpentine ecosystem in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States23 km
- Thoms CoveBay in Maryland, United States of America12 km
- Broadway MarketBuilding in Maryland, United States3.1 km
- Cross Street MarketMarket hall in Baltimore2.9 km
- Fire Museum of MarylandMuseum in Lutherville, Maryland, US13 km
And the other 27, by what you come to do:
- History: Glyndon Historic District, Granite Historic District, Chamber of Commerce Building, Butchers Hill, Baltimore, Ma & Pa Railroad Abutment
- Beaches: Sollers Point Flats, Sollers Point Shoal
- Food and drink: Checkerspot Brewing Company, Covalent Spirits Distillery & Tasting Room, Diamondback Brewery, Guinness Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House, Key Brewing Co., Mobtown Brewing Company, Monument City Brewing, Nepenthe Brewing Company, Old Eigenbrot Brewery, Patapsco Distillery, Peabody Heights Brewery, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, Union Craft Brewing, White Tiger Distillery, WICO Street Beer Company
- With kids: Davis Planetarium, Marine Mammal Pavilion
- Hiking: Patapsco Howard County Thru Trail, Patapsco Traverse (north hiking), Patapsco Traverse (south hiking)
When to go to Baltimore
The best time to visit Baltimore is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:31
- FebPossible10:31
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:09
- JunBest time14:45
- JulBest time14:31
- AugBest time13:33
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:56
- NovPossible9:48
- DecPossible9:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15. In June, 51 of the 51 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Baltimore
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 260 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Annapolis Junction17 places25 km
- Wildwood17 places26 km
- Annapolis, Maryland25 places38 km
- Colesville11 places42 km
- Havre de Grace6 places48 km
- Germantown6 places51 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Baltimore?
The best known: Walters Art Museum, NS Savannah, Baltimore Museum of Art, Fort McHenry, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In all, 51 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Baltimore?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15.
How do you get to Baltimore?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 260 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Baltimore as the destination and these 51 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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