Lonely PlanetAug 28
The Top 16 Things to Do in Maryland
Maryland, full of American history, mixes southern charm with a savvy northern attitude. Here are the top things to do there.
Free to visit, known for Matisse paintings.
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- National AquariumAquariumConsidered to be one of America’s best.
- Camden Yards StadiumSightFans cheer on the Baltimore Orioles.
- Inner HarborNeighborhoodAttraction-crammed area with plenty to see.
- Top of the World Observation DeckSightBird's-eye view of the city.
- Baltimore World Trade CenterSightObservation deck offers city views.
- USS ConstellationMuseumShe was built in 1854, using a small amount of material salvaged from the frigate USS Constellation, which had been…
- Maryland Science CenterMuseumThe Maryland Science Center (MSC), located in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, opened to the public in 1976.
- Frederick Douglass-Isaac Meyers Maritime ParkSightMostly open-air, education-focused.
- Fells PointNeighborhoodKnown for diverse neighborhoods, cobbled streets, restaurants, pubs.
- Federal Hill neighborhoodNeighborhoodEnjoy imaginative artworks.
- American Visionary Art MuseumMuseumCommunity-oriented, imaginative artworks.
- Baltimore Museum of IndustryMuseumHuman perspective on city's industrial history.
- Oriole Park at Camden YardsSightCatch an Orioles game.
- Baltimore Museum of ArtMuseumFree to visit, known for Matisse paintings.
- Walters Art MuseumMuseumSpans ancient Egypt to Renaissance Europe.
- Reginald F Lewis MuseumMuseumFor African American history and culture.
- National Great Blacks in Wax MuseumMuseumSpotlights famous and lesser-known African American figures.
- USS Torsk submarineSight
- Davis PlanetariumMuseum
- Elsewhere
- Chesapeake BaySightMaryland, United StatesWaterways have provided a livelihood for generations.
- Deep Creek LakeSightMaryland, United StatesOffers year-round outdoor fun.
- Eastern ShoreNeighborhoodMaryland, United StatesSoaking in the laid-back vibe.