FAMILY ATTRACTIONS / EXPLORATION

Baltimore Conservatory
& Botanic Gardens
Druid Hill Park
Baltimore 410-396-0180
www.baltimorecity.gov
The beautiful 1888 Victorian Palm House combines with three display greenhouses and 1.5 acres of flower gardens to provide a retreat of breathtaking beauty.

The Baltimore Zoo
Druid Hill Park
Baltimore 410-396-7102
www.marylandzoo.org
Recognized as the third oldest zoological park in the nation, the zoo delivers a fun-filled day for everyone in the family as it showcases more than 2,250 animals and offers many special programs.

Captain Don’s Fishing Charters
Fell’s Point, Inner Harbor
Baltimore 410-342-2004
www.fishbaltimore.com
Families and children are welcome to enjoy the excitement of Chesapeake Bay sport fishing on a boat licensed for six passengers with all tackle and licenses provided.

Ladew Topiary Gardens
3535 Jarrettsville Pike
Monkton 410-557-9466
www.ladewgardens.com
Internationally known or its imaginative topiary and flower gardens, the site offers a 1.5-mile trail and observation boardwalk through wetland forest and marsh.

National Aquarium in Baltimore
501 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore 410-576-3800
https://aqua.org
This Inner Harbor attraction s celebrated as Maryland’s most popular destination for visitors. The aquarium encompasses four levels that provide a dazzling showcase for marine mammals, amphibians, birds, and fish. Dolphin performances, a rain forest with exotic birds, and a shark pool are just a few of the world-class features.

Oriole Park at Camden Yards
333 W. Camden Street
Baltimore 410-685-9800
www.mlb.com/orioles
The historic 1920s design of the stadium combines an intimate feeling with state-of-the-art technology to ensure Baltimore’s reputation for baseball excitement. Take the whole family “out to the ballgame” or tour the Orioles Hall of Fame.

Top of the World
World Trade Center
401 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore 410-837-8439
http://www.viewbaltimore.org
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Baltimore skyline with 360-degree views  from the vantage point of the 27th floor.  Baltimore’s World Trade Center is also the world’s tallest pentagonal building.

Museums

Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum
216 Emory Street
Baltimore 410-727-1539
http://baberuthmuseum.org
This National Historic Site honors the birthplace of Babe Ruth but also pays tribute to Baltimore’s Colts and Orioles teams and legendary Johnny Unitas.

Baltimore Museum of Industry
1415 Key Highway
Baltimore 410-727-4808
www.thebmi.org
In addition to displays that bring to life industry from day’s past, visitors can enjoy hands-on activities for children as well as family theater productions.

Baltimore School for the Arts
712 Cathedral Street
Baltimore 410-396-8378
www.bsfa.org
As a community enrichment resource, the school provides programs for children in the Baltimore public education system.

Carroll County Farm Museum
500 S. Center Street
Westminster 410-386-3880
http://carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org/
See how families and soldiers lived in the 1800s at this historic site with actors dressed in period costumes and special event.

Fire Museum of Maryland
1301 York Road
Lutherville 410-321-7500
www.firemuseummd.org
This venue captures the imagination and attention of the entire family with its superb collection of hand-pulled, horse-drawn, and motorized equipment.

Maryland Science Center
601 Light Street
Baltimore 410-685-5225
www.mdsci.org
Located at the end of Inner Harbor, the center offers an interactive voyage into science through an extensive array of displays and exhibits. Three sprawling floors present hands-on exhibits that explore energy, the Hubble Space Telescope, the human body, static electricity, holograms, and virtually endless areas of interest.

National Museum of Dentistry
31 S. Greene Street
Baltimore 410-706-0600
http://www.dental.umaryland.edu/museum
This Smithsonian affiliate museum offers fun and interactive exhibits on oral health and dental history.

The Oregon Ridge Nature Center
13401 Beaver Dam Road
Cockeysville 410-887-1815
www.baltimorecountymd.gov
The center houses environmental displays and live animals including snakes, frogs, and turtles.

Port Discovery, the Kid-Powered Museum
35 Market Place
Baltimore 410-727-8120
www.portdiscovery.org
Ranked among the nation’s top children’s museums by Child Magazine, this venue offers ever-changing interactive exhibits and programs for kids from 2 through 12 years of age.

Steppingstone Museum
461 Quaker Bottom Road
Havre de Grace 410-939-2299
www.steppingstonemuseum.org
View a turn-of-the-century working farm and enjoy family-oriented seasonal events such as autumn’s craft classes, pumpkin carving, and scarecrow making. Children will love the carriage barn with its buggies and sleighs.

Walters Art Museum
600 N. Charles Street
Baltimore 410-547-9000
http://thewalters.org
Special Saturday activities are available for children at this world-class venue that showcases 55 centuries of art from Egyptian mummies to European masterpieces.