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See. National Aquarium↗ One of the best aquariums in the US, featuring marine life encounters and conservation programs. Charles Village See brightly-painted houses, a legacy of a past house-painting contest. Abell neighborhood Find the highest concentration of colorful 'Painted Ladies' houses here.

Eat. Lexington Market A must-visit for authentic Baltimore food experiences and local specialties. Chaps Try the Baltimore pit beef sandwich, served rare with onions and horseradish.

Stay. Inner Harbor Stay here for proximity to major attractions and most of the city's hotels. Fells Point Choose this area for local character, smaller inns, and historic bed and breakfasts. Federal Hill Find lovely bed and breakfasts and boutique hotels in this quieter area. Midtown Offers hotels with good public transportation to Downtown and the Inner Harbor.

Condé Nast TravelerJul 13, 2026

The Best Aquariums in the US

Marine life encounters, giant whale sharks, and conservation programs are all on the table at the best aquariums in the US.

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  • National AquariumAquariumExplore award-winning exhibits and meet all the animals at the National Aquarium, located on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
  • Elsewhere
  • Georgia AquariumAquariumAtlanta, United StatesAward-winning program with puppyish sea lions.
  • Tennessee AquariumMuseumChicago, United StatesIt opened in 1992 on the banks of the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga, with a major expansion added in 2005.
  • Seattle AquariumMuseumChicago, United StatesThe aquarium opened in 1977 and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
  • Monterey Bay AquariumMuseumChicago, United StatesKnown for its regional focus on the marine habitats of Monterey Bay, it was the first to exhibit a living kelp forest…
  • Shedd AquariumAquariumChicago, United StatesChicago's aquarium.
  • OdySea AquariumAquariumScottsdale, United StatesOnly rotating aquarium in the world, features OdySea Voyager.
  • Birch AquariumAquariumSan Diego, United StatesIt serves as the public outreach center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San…
  • Alaska SeaLife CenterAquariumSeward, United StatesIt is located on the shores of Resurrection Bay in Seward.
  • Adventure AquariumAquariumCamden, United StatesThe Adventure Aquarium, formerly the Thomas H.
  • Oregon Coast AquariumMuseumChicago, United States
  • Aquarium of HawaiiMuseumChicago, United States
  • Audubon Aquarium of the AmericasAquariumNew Orleans, United States
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OutsideMay 27

The Rise of Urban Swimming in the U.S.

From Portland to Baltimore, once-toxic rivers are becoming the nation’s newest playgrounds as swimmers reclaim their right to city waters.

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Atlas ObscuraOct 29, 2025

Baltimore’s Painted Ladies in Baltimore, Maryland

From the late 90s to early 2000s, the Charles Village area of Baltimore had a house-painting contest inspired by San Francisco’s famous “Painted Ladies” to celebrate and reinvigorate the neighborhood’s architecture. While the contest has long been discontinued, many residents still keep up their colorful homes as a sign of community pride. While there are brightly-painted houses all around the…

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