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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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Welcome to Baltimore, Hon!

Please pardon the dust while we…

…install new site software. This is a work-in-progress, meaning you’ll see a mixture of the old and the new as we make the transition. However, the crabs are hot and the beer is cold. Come and stay for a while.

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South Baltimore, Port Covington … and the dynamic neighborhoods of SOBO, the South Baltimore peninsula, from Federal Hill to Locust point.

Whatever nickname you choose to use, our section of Baltimore encompasses neighborhoods from the Inner Harbor and Federal Hill, east to Locust Point and Fort McHenry, south to Port Covington and west to “the stadiums.” There is something for everyone, from museums and art galleries to Major League sports teams along with a great mix of dining and shopping. Online since 1999, SouthBaltimore.com is your resource for South Baltimore from Downtown to Fort McHenry. You can live, work, shop, eat and play right here. Go Ravens! Go Orioles! And don’t forget the Steamed Crabs!

We are updating to celebrate our 23rd year serving the great people of South Baltimore and surrounding neighborhood communities.

Photographed from a top floor of the Harborview Tower, here is a 2004 scene of the Baltimore Peninsula as it existed nearly two decades ago.
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Harbor East Baltimore

A thriving city-within-a-city across the Harbor from South Baltimore.

Where casual, fun and fine dining, great places to live in newly rebuilt condominiums/apartments, great places to shop and lively entertainment create a wonderful place to be. Of course, don’t forget the proximity to the waterfront and downtown Baltimore in this walkabout neighborhood. Imagine the economic health of the Inner Harbor being combined with the rich history, culture and tradition of East Baltimore. A win-win for sure.

harbor east under construction

The area of Baltimore once called Inner Harbor East is now simply called “Harbor East.” It is a truly wonderful example of mixed-use urban development/redevelopment. A half billion dollars worth of construction made a huge impact and now Harbor East offers all the amenities which modern urban dwellers seek. Some may use the term “urban chic” to describe being a part of this neighborhood (in fact, there’s go to be an upscale shop with that name somewhere in the center of all the action).

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With a dozen square blocks of the ultimate in City Life, this desirable neighborhood is bounded by Fleet Street on the north; S. Caroline Street to the east; Lancaster Street, the Promenade and waters of the Patapsco River to the south; and the Jones Falls (stream, not expressway) and the Promenade to the west. Aliceanna Street (west-east) bisects the neighborhood horizontally and provides a walkway parallel to the Promenade along the water.

Walking in Inner Harbor East appears as a focus of the urban structure allowing residents and visitors easy access to the waterfront near the high-rise condos/apartments, offices and newly built hotels, such as the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. Retail business includes a modern (and popular) market, up-scale shops with an urban theme, a “Landmark” 7-screen theater (get your movie tickets now), and a pleasing variety of eateries. Urban sprawl is no longer in vogue; instead, this implementation of creative urban development is pedestrian friendly, uses less land, is environmentally friendly and brings a valuable neighborhood to Baltimore City.