10 Things to do Adventurous in Baltimore That You Shouldn't Miss

September 9, 2021 Roger Rusk

Since the redevelopment of the Inner Harbor in the late 1970s, Baltimore has set the standard for urban renewal. While a good part of the city's action centers around the fun and festive Harbor area, where street entertainers, open-air concerts, fireworks and parades abound, the surrounding neighborhoods offer all sorts of interesting landmarks, unique shops and delicious restaurants. Wander around Fells Point, the oldest section of Baltimore, reminiscent of an old English village, complete with pubs and cobblestone streets. Take the kids to the aquarium and check out the imaginative creations at the American Visionary Art Museum. Or stop by the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum for an in-depth look at the Great Bambino's life. Baltimore is also renowned for its African-American heritage sites, plus festivals and cultural events that take place throughout the year. From historic places and harbor cruises to family friendly attractions and fabulous neighborhoods, Charm City is one of the top tourist destinations in the United States.
Restaurants in Baltimore

1. McFadden Art Glass

6800 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224-3001 +1 410-631-6039 [email protected] http://www.McFaddenArtGlass.com
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5.0 based on 48 reviews

McFadden Art Glass

We are a custom glassblowing studio. We make unique creations for clients as well as offer beginners the chance to create their own glass piece. You can come as an individual or as a group. Please call us today to set up an appointment and experience the beauty of molten glass.

2. Illusions Bar and Lounge

1025 S Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21230-4007 +1 410-727-5811 http://illusionsmagicbar.com/
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5.0 based on 142 reviews

Illusions Bar and Lounge

Reviewed By danawZ9211BK - Birmingham, United States

Spencer Horsman is a GIFTED magician/escape artist/comedian and puts on a GREAT show in this 1920's style theater. From the beginning to the end, you will laugh, be spell-bound, hold your breath, and be amazed! The price is reasonable ($20/$30). Spencer waits the bar, puts on the show and talks to the guests after. Go! Before he gets famous and doesn't do this anymore!

3. Urban Axes Baltimore

1 N Haven St, Baltimore, MD 21224-1614 +1 240-389-2937 [email protected] http://www.urbanaxes.com/baltimore
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5.0 based on 511 reviews

Urban Axes Baltimore

Urban Axes is America's premier indoor competitive axe throwing venue located in Baltimore. Come experience the fun of throwing axes! Open for group bookings such as birthdays, bachelor/ette parties, the best team building event ever or just a fun night out with friends. Urban Axes also offers 8-week leagues and hourly walk-in sessions. Serving beer & wine.

Reviewed By VML08-2019

We attended a promotional event, arranged by Bunny, at Urban Axes last week. We had never been there before and had no idea what to expect. We joined in with a larger group, had some beer/wine, had a little buffet style food, had a coach teach us safety and how to throw axes, and played in a tournament --- AND HAD A BLAST!!! What a fun thing to do for happy hour or some Saturday night or have a work team building event, have a party with friends there.... endless ideas.

4. Charm City Helicopters

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5.0 based on 54 reviews

Charm City Helicopters

Charm City Helicopters is Baltimore's only city based and waterfront helicopter tour company! We offer seating for 7 (6 passengers) in our turbine Bell 407 aircraft. We have leather seating, VIP configuration (so you are not crammed in your seat), custom floor to ceiling windows for a stunning view during your tour, a 4-bladed rotor system for ultimate smoothness, and a quiet cabin coupled with Bose noise canceling headsets so you can whisper to one another without having to scream into the microphone. No natural air-conditioner here (hot air), our air conditioner will keep you cool in the summer and our heater will keep you warm in the winter. Your tour beings taking off from an over-water heliport pier that has an amazing view from the Baltimore skyline that is only 2 miles away and you will float into the air as you pass Ft. McHenry, the Marine Terminals, and across Johns Hopkins Hospital. We have 3 tours and 4 packages. Depending on the tour you select, you see a variety of the deep history that Baltimore has to offer. Our Destination Baltimore tour will take you around all the sights that baltimore has to see around the city center! Our Charm City Tour is an expansion of our Destination Baltimore Tour, taking your down to the abandoned Ft. Carroll (the inside can only be seen by helicopter) all the way up to Pimlico, home of Preakness and road to the Triple Crown. Lastly, our Baltimore-Annapolis skyway tour shows you everything in our Destination Baltimore Tour, but you will also journey with the Chesapeake Bay to Annapolis where you will see the U.S. Naval Academy, Naval Stadium, State House, The Chesapeake Bay Bridge, as well as Gibson Island and countless sailboats. Our VIP Dinner and Helicopter Tour Package allows your choice of any of the tours we offer, plus dinner with our preset menu with wine at Fogo De Chao and Phillips Seafood (see our website for menu). Our Engagement/Anniversary Package allows you to choose any one of our tours and then arrive for dinner at La Cuchara, one of Baltimore's top 50 restaurants and have the Chef's Table experience where you will be greeted by Founder and Owner of La Cuchara, Ben Lefenfeld where he will prepare your 6-course dinner with wine pairings. Its a stunning experience! We also throw in 2 charm city helicopters champaign glasses and a bottle of champagne! Our Dinner Cruise with Helicopter Tour Package enables you to choose any one of our tours and then embark on a 2-3 hour dinner cruise, departing from the Inner Harbor! Lastly, our Platinum Package gives you the opportunity to stay in one of Baltimore's best Hotels, the Lord Baltimore Hotel. Check in for your stay, have transportation waiting for your to take you to the heliport, embark on our Charm City Tour or Baltimore Annapolis Skyway Tour with a landing at Baltimore's best heliport. Return to the Lord Baltimore Hotel for dinner at The French Restaurant, followed by drink at the rooftop SkyBar Lounge or indoor lounge. To top all it pff, we are partnered with the Baltimore Water Taxi so you may arrive to your helicopter tour via water taxi and return to the inner harbor without ever touching the pavement! We hope to fly you soon and show you Baltimore and Annapolis from the sky!

5. American Visionary Art Museum

800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230-3940 +1 410-244-1900 [email protected] http://www.avam.org
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4.5 based on 1,611 reviews

American Visionary Art Museum

The American Visionary Art Museum is the nation's museum for self-taught, intuitive artistry. Three historic buildings house wonders created by farmers, housewives, mechanics, the disabled, the homeless, as well as the occasional neurosurgeon—all inspired by the fire within. From carved roots to embroidered rags, tattoos to toothpicks, ‘the visionary’ transforms dreams, loss, hopes, and ideals into powerful works of art. "one of the most fantastic museums anywhere in America" - CNN "Best Museum in Maryland" - USA Today "a temple of outsider art" - New York Times

Reviewed By debraquade - Seattle, United States

This was my first visit to the AVAM and it will not be my last. I thoroughly enjoyed the unique and thought provoking exhibits and saw some incredible works of art. My best friend & I enjoyed an delicious & creative lunch and cocktails (loved the Cheshire Cat Cocktail) before our tour. Favorites were the stunning beaded sculptures, the exterior of the building as well as an incredible Australian Painter. A major highlight was the gift shop which is a throwback in time to some classic toys, candies etc. plus a wide variety of arty books, museum replicas etc and some gut-busting items that kept us laughing hysterically. I will definitely return during another visit from Seattle. Seriously, I recommend AVAM collaborate with someone in Seattle to do a similar museum-it would be a massive hit on the “left coast”!!

6. M&T Bank Stadium

1101 Russell St, Baltimore, MD 21230-2602 +1 410-547-8100 http://www.umstadium.com/
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4.5 based on 528 reviews

M&T Bank Stadium

Reviewed By ChrisM679 - Rochester, United States

Great stadium.. from outside walking in to inside. Lots of pre game stuff to do outside, from games food, drinks, live band...and lots of vendors inside around the whole stadium for drinks, food without long lines..

7. Urban Pirates

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4.5 based on 1,342 reviews

Urban Pirates

Urban Pirates is Baltimore's Swashbuckling Adventure aboard the Pirate Ship Fearless. Offering daily Family Adventure Cruises, Adult 'Bring Your Own Grog' Adventures, Birthday Parties for all ages, Charters for all occasions and much more! Sailing Baltimore's Inner Harbor out of historic Fells Point, climb aboard for and adventure sure to bring out your inner pirate with songs, dances, blasting water cannons, and of course TREASURE. Aaargh!Reservations Required.

8. Charm City Pedal Mill

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4.5 based on 191 reviews

Charm City Pedal Mill

A unique 16-person bike. Runs strictly on pedal power. Join us for a fun tour through historic Fells Point in downtown Baltimore!

9. Charm City Clue Room

6 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202-4008 +1 443-970-6678 [email protected] http://charmcityclueroom.com
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Charm City Clue Room

Solve the puzzles and escape the room. Solve the mystery of Edgar Allan Poe's death or thwart a robbery on the B&O Railroad.

Reviewed By GameOverlordSparks - Washington DC, United States

My girlfriend and I have played over 80 rooms, and we had a blast escaping at Charm City Clue Room! Each room is 1 hour; we escaped each with about 9 minutes left. It was only the 2 of us in each room. The Dark Carnival was our favorite of the 2 we played. Not only was the theme stellar, the puzzles were clever with creative twists. Not many puzzles use technology, which was a good thing as it resulted in unique puzzles we had to actually think about to solve. Also, in case you were worried, no - the room is not "scary" - it's fine for any adult, so be brave! The Poe room featured some fun surprises and several truly enjoyable puzzles! We had a brief tech failure during the game, and the Game Master were on it within seconds, getting us back on track seamlessly. The puzzles were incredibly creative and a joy to solve! We are already planning our return visit to conquer the remaining rooms!

10. iFLY Baltimore

8209 Town Center Dr, Baltimore, MD 21236-5904 +1 667-888-4359 [email protected] http://www.iflyworld.com/baltimore?utm_source=tripadvisor.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=TripAdvisor
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4.5 based on 230 reviews

iFLY Baltimore

Ever dream of flying? Now you can at iFLY Indoor Skydiving in Baltimore. Experience the thrill of skydiving without having to jump from a perfectly good airplane - no falling, no parachutes, just you floating on a smooth cushion of air with our professional instructor right next to you. No special skills are needed, just a sense of adventure. iFLY is safe for kids 3 and up, fun for the entire family, and perfect for birthday parties or groups. iFLY is the experience of a lifetime.

Reviewed By 985seb

We planned and scheduled a family event involving 6-8 family members and from the initial call to walking out the door was a completely pleasurable experience for everyone. We were able to receive discounted pricing and everyone (to include our flight instructor, Wes) were informative, professional, and enthusiastic!

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