Hang Out in Hampden, Hon
One of the top 15 Hipster Neighbourhoods in America according to Forbes magazine, funky Hampden is home to unique boutiques, daring restaurants and pubs, and a vibrant arts and music scene. Hampden’s Honfest, Hampden Fest and the holiday Miracle on 34th Street are how Hampden does its part to keep Baltimore weird.
Take a Pilgrimage to Artscape, America’s Largest Free Arts Festival
Artscape is a mindboggling display of the creative spirit. Art cars, aerialists, marching bands and more are just the tip of this amazing iceberg. Hundreds of vendors, thousands of performers and more than a dozen stages with some of the biggest bands in the country electrify the city at the largest free arts festival in the country.
Experience Fintastic Fun at the National Aquarium
With its revolutionary architecture and dedication to conservation, the giant National Aquarium is one of the most influential aquariums in the world. With stunningly beautiful exhibits like the Animal Planet Australia, Blacktip Reef, Shark Alley, the Amazon River Forest, plus the immersive 4-D theatre, the National Aquarium makes exploring our ocean planet fun.
Picnic at Fort McHenry, Home of the Star-Spangled Banner
Now a National Monument & Historic Shrine, during the War of 1812, Fort McHenry repelled the British, saving the city and inspiring Francis Scott Key to write the National Anthem. A picnic on the fort’s sprawling, waterfront lawns is a great way to get in touch with history and to see the skyline of Baltimore.
Ride the Rails at the B&O Railroad Museum
Stand under the soaring cupola of the B&O roundhouse then board one of the museum's historic trains for a ride down the rails. With working trains, model gardens and rides for the kids, the next stop is fun at the B&O Railroad Museum and, as a bonus, you get to cross off a spot on your Monopoly board bucket list.