Category: Things to Do

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Baltimore Inner Harbor

Downtown Baltimore Around the Harbor and Along the Waterfront

Adjoining the South Baltimore Peninsula, the Inner Harbor is one of America’s oldest seaports – and one of the world’s finest travel destinations. For over 300 years the Baltimore Harbor has been welcoming people from all over the world. Join us for a day trip or plan your vacation to center around our world-famous seaport. Stay at a Baltimore Hotel – and save money by reserving online. Bring the family on your next business trip to Downtown Baltimore. Get in on it, fun and educational attractions literally surround the Baltimore Inner Harbour (as some spell it).

CLICK these Baltimore attractions for information: locations, contact info, times, admission, and links. Times & events may change; please call ahead so no one is disappointed.

  • Harborplace – Light Street & Pratt Street Pavilions
  • The USS Constellation – The last Civil War Vessel Afloat
  • Harborplace Amphitheater – Outdoor entertainment at the water’s edge
  • Columbus Monument – Monumental tribute to Christopher Columbus
  • Local Map – Expand, shrink or drag to see where you are
  • Parking – Arriving by car?
  • Phoenix Shot Tower – One of few examples left in the U.S.
  • Local Sports Team Jerseys and Gear – Orioles & Ravens
  • Maritime Museum – USS Torsk – Submarine • USCGC Taney – Cutter • The “Chesapeake” Lightship • Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse
  • Baltimore Calendar of Events – Things to Do in Charm City
  • Fort McHenry – Home of The Star Spangled Banner
  • Baltimore Convention Center – Mid-Atlantic trade shows, expositions & more

ARTICLES…
• An Insiders Guide to Baltimore
• Inexpensive Things To Do
• Fast Facts
• Haunted Places in Baltimore

Baltimore Inner Harbor from Federal Hill
View of the Baltimore Inner Harbor as it existed nearly two decades ago. This was, and remains, a very popular photograph as wall art for home or office decor.
  • The Gallery – Four levels of shops and more…
  • Arriving by Boat? – Marinas, Boat Repair and Fishing
  • National Aquarium in Baltimore – The enormously popular “Baltimore Aquarium”
  • Baltimore Fireworks – New Year’s Eve and July 4th Celebrations
  • Top of the World @ World Trade Center – See the City from way up high
  • Little Italy – Food, history, tradition. Did we mention food?
  • Federal Hill – Inner Harbor overlook, photos from “The Park”
  • Mug Shots…and a T-Shirt & Mouse Pad with Inner Harbor Photos.
  • Baltimore Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
  • Maryland Science Center – Science can be amazing. Great for kids of all ages
  • Port Discovery – Children’s museum w/ interactive exhibits
  • Pier Six Concert Pavilion – Music Venue at east end of Inner Harbor
  • The Pride of Baltimore II – Baltimore’s Goodwill Ambassador Tall Ship
  • Museum of Industry – You won’t believe what began in Baltimore

Come see our city!
Baltimore is a great place to visit and a wonderful place to call home.


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South Baltimore Peninsula / SOBO / South Bmore

South Baltimore, the Peninsula from Federal Hill, Riverside and Port Covington to Locust Point and Fort McHenry

Things to do:

Baltimore  Learn how to “pick” and eat Steamed Crabs.

Baltimore City Panorama.

Baltimore Go sightseeing – Visit the Inner Harbor
Visit a museum, attraction or one of our parks – see a photo tour of the Inner Harbor

Baltimore Find a place to stay
(Lodging): Hotels – Availability, rates, reservations on-line.

Baltimore Buy, sell or lease a home
REAL ESTATE – Find a local Realtor – residential or commercial – photos of houses for sale.

Baltimore Wine and Dine
Restaurants, Bars and Carry-Outs – Get to the POINT – Locust Point

cross street market facade
Entrance to the Cross Street Market on Light Street

Baltimore Cross Street Market – Go shopping in our community.

Baltimore See what’s happenin’ – news & events
Calendar, weather, maps, photos…

Baltimore Go to school – schools on the South Baltimore peninsula.

Baltimore Learn about South Baltimore – A brief history of the South Baltimore Peninsula

Baltimore Go boating
Nautical info marinas and more from the Inner harbor to Port Covington Marina – a “peninsula” is surrounded by water .

Baltimore Port Covington
What’s going on with all the new development in Port Covington on the southern shore of our South Baltimore peninsula?

Do you have a dog? Of course you do.
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Cat and Dog Checks

Baltimore A few pictures of Federal Hill and the Inner Harbor.

Baltimore Search SouthBaltimore.com
Easily find what’s here…

Baltimore Solve the Parking Problem in a SMART way.
Choice of car may help with crowded parking on our Federal Hill and Locust Point streets.

Baltimore Fireworks over Baltimore’s Harbor

Baltimore Find professional services
Medical, dental, vision, legal, banking, B&B, insurance, more…

Baltimore Have your hair cut or styled
Look great, get a tan, have your nails done

Fort Ave Photos Fort Avenue pictures coming soon.

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Baltimore Crab Houses

Just a few of the local crab houses including South Bmore’s favorite, L.P. Steamers.

Finding local seafood at its best starts right here with L. P. Steamers on Fort Avenue in South Baltimore.

L.P. Steamers Crab House, (Locust Point Steamers)

  • A Locust Point Crab House – that’s in South Bawlmer, Hon. (South Bmore, SouthBmore, SOBO)
  • 1100 E. Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230
  • 410-576-9294
LP Steamers is on East Fort Avenue directly across from the South Baltimore Little League (SBLL) field. (Map courtesy of MapBlast)

But there are several more in the Baltimore area. We have been to some of them, such as…

Baltimore Maryland Steamed Crabs
Baltimore, Maryland is known for Steamed Crabs.

Nick’s Fish House

  • Also in South Baltimore but on the southern edge of the peninsula – on the north shore of the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River. Free parking if you get there by car or free dockage if by boat.
  • 2600 Insulator Drive, Baltimore, MD 21230
  • tel: 410-347-4123

The Crackpot Seafood Restaurant

  • This one is up north in the Towson area, but it is worth the trip if you are not from Towson.
  • 8102 Loch Raven Boulevard, Towson
  • 410-828-1095.

Many crab houses are open Sundays and some even have crabs all year. But what if you can’t get to a crab house? How about enjoying the “feast” at home?

NOW SHIPPING STEAMED CRABS. Steamed just for you and shipped in a “cold pack” from The Crab Place in Crisfield, Maryland – the Crab Capital of the World – directly to your door.

Captain James Landing, Seafood Palace, Crab House

  • Located east of the Inner Harbor between Canton and Fells Point – with a crab deck in the summer across the street near the water where you can get crabs and corn on the cob.
  • 2127 Boston Street, Baltimore MD, 21231
  • Water Taxi Stop #14
  • Crab House & Carry Out: 410.675.1819 — Landing Restaurant: 410.327.8600

Obrycki’s (Crab House) Restaurant & Bar

  • The downtown (Inner Harbor) crabhouse used to attract thousands of out-of-towners. But that is no longer with us (closed in 2011) – instead you can visit an Obrycki’s Restaurant & Bar or just an Obrycki’s Bar – when you travel by air – at…
  • the BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport
  • 410.859.5723 and 410.859.1220