Location: Mount Vernon
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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.
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1. The Walters Art Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,445 reviews
The Walters Art Museum is a cultural hub in the heart of Baltimore. Located in the city’s Mount Vernon neighborhood, the Walters is free for all. The museum’s collection spans more than seven millennia, from 5,000 BCE to the 21st century, and encompasses 36,000 objects from around the world. Walking through the museum’s historic buildings, visitors encounter a stunning panorama of thousands of years of art, from romantic 19th-century images of French gardens to mesmerizing Ethiopian icons, richly illuminated Qur’ans and Gospel books, ancient Roman sarcophagi, and serene images of the Buddha. The Walters' mission has been to bring art and people together and to create a place where people of every background can be touched by art. Admission to the museum and special exhibitions is always free.
Reviewed By davisellu
My most recent trip here was to the Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow School exhibit. It was great-- informative, interactive, and you could get so close to the many items on display. I love the medieval items and many other parts of the collection as well. The museum is free (but I encourage you to become a member to support the work going on here!) and just a few blocks north of the main downtown part of Baltimore. The main building is lovely and the overall floor plan twists around a bit. The gift shop and cafe are worth checking out-- some nice things in the first, and just enjoying the pretty room and ambiance in the second.
2. Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 274 reviews
The centerpiece of this National Historic Landmark District is the Washington Monument, the first major monument to honor George Washington, the first president of the United States of America. The Monument has been restored by the Mount Vernon Place Conservancy, and was rededicated and reopened on its bicentennial, July 4, 2015. Visit our website to learn more about hours and reserving a climb time. Surrounding the Monument are the park squares of Mount Vernon Place, described as one of the most beautiful urban spaces in America. The parks are open dawn to dusk.
Reviewed By jennysE7155BO - Albuquerque, United States
This is the first monument to Washington built in 1815, they have a small visitor center at the base of the monument and for a small fee of $6 you can climb the 277 stairs to the top. Spend the $6 for the experience of climbing up the well-worn stone steps to amazing 360 degree views of the Mount Vernon neighborhood. The monument is flanked on all 4 directions with slightly different neighborhood parks.
3. Maryland Center for History and Culture
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Housing a priceless collection of more than 200,000 objects, this museum displays a significant number of Maryland cultural artifacts plus items such as dolls and toys that provide a glimpse of everyday life in Maryland.
Reviewed By lpMaggi713 - Baltimore, United States
My husband and I both wanted to see the exhibition called “The Spectrum of Fashion.” We wanted to wait until after we were vaccinated to go to the museum. Thankfully, we were able to go the last week it was open. As we are members, we went online and ordered tickets for 10 am on a Wednesday. It was such an easy way to get a ticket. Curious to know how they came up with the name, I googled it. This is what I found. “The Spectrum of Fashion - The word “spectrum” was deliberately chosen for this exhibition as it embodies the encyclopedic nature of the Fashion Archives. In this 3,000-square-foot gallery, you will experience the spectrum of color, the spectrum of time, and the spectrum of Maryland life from 1724 through today.” The exhibition delivered on its name. We were treated to lots of color, lots of period clothing, and time travel thru fashion. The collection spanned some four centuries. There were over 100 women’s and men’s clothing and accessories on display, as well as decorative arts. It was a wonderful exhibit – expertly laid out and labeled. I especially enjoyed seeing the Monkey Gown that belonged to Wallace Warfield Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor.
4. Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
5. Peabody Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By Room-in-my-suitcase - Ottawa, Canada
Because I'm a library lover, I couldn't pass up the chance to visit The Peabody Library in Baltimore.This library was bestowed on the people of Baltimore as a gift from philanthropist George Peabody.The Peabody is blessed with 300,000 volumes comprising the John Hopkins University special collection. Although the library is majestic and of monumental knowledge proportions, the current space also serves as popular event happening, backdrop for films and TV shows and is a real draw for destination and local weddings. The building itself is considered one top the most stunning libraries in North America, as the spot is an architectural wonder. Although the outside is impressive, the view inside blew me away. It is a 'Gilded Age' marvel, an absolute treasure that is as powerful as the knowledge contained within.The Peabody incorporates a dramatic Neo-Greco design and as I entered the grand reading room, my eyes were drawn to the 61 foot latticed atrium above the floor, dwarfing even a 1/2 dozen of the tallest NBA players stacked on top of each other. The library has a dramatic 'stack room' with 5 tiers of ornamental cast iron balconies with railings outfitted in ornate screens and brimming with books that appear to be soaring to the sky. The black and white marble floor is polished and shiny like a recently Zamboni-watered ice rink. The classical faux columns are Corinthian in design and embellished with gold leaf. The detailing is astonishing, from Greek decorative borders to various floral motifs in ironworks Housed within this gloriously cavernous facility, that was immensely appealing to the bookworm inside me, is a repository of information dating from the 18th century to the early 20th. Almost every subject is covered and although I had an urge to take a book back to the hotel, books can only be read inside the library. To accommodate this policy, many alcoves on the ground floor, each with a long worktable, become quiet reading places for visitors. The overall space feels welcoming and not of the 'do not touch me' vibe typical of museums and prestigious libraries and the furniture looks like sophisticated Ethan Allen. The combination of a church-like architectural profile and the remarkable collection of books, have prompted The Peabody to be dubbed the: 'Cathedral of Books'. On my way to the rare books room, up a few flight of stairs (you get a workout here), I noticed Ben Franklin titles (the face of the US $100 bill) not 1st editions. Then an irreplaceable treasure, a 1st edition of Charles Darwin's: On The Design Of The Species, still intact with its origin binding. I felt 'evolved' in the presence of this book and it sent a mildly alarming sensation through me that said to myself: this book deserves the continued TLC that it has already enjoyed. My spirits of Darwins Theory were enhanced with my recollection of the movie, 'Inherit The Wind' with Spencer Tracy and Fredrick March, who gave a resounding performance as an anti-Darwinian.The rare book room contained other prestigious book holdings. A book of hours (took so long to write) crafted by monks where the pages are vellum with wide margins, sides and bottom. Book of hours are unique works of art created for the glory of God, and monks who produced them were contemporaries of Gutenberg. Of particular interest to me was a book by Edward Maybridge titled: Animal Locomotion and was produced using the high tech Electro-Photograhic of the time. The printing is astonishing and pictures amazing by todays standards.....the modern-day celebrated photographer, Karch, would be proud. Horses in motions were his 1st subjects as he lined up camera's with trip wires and snapped photos of the trusty steads as they passed him. He did this to settle a bet, to see if, when a horse galloped, all 4 legs left the ground at the same time. They did. and he won bet. More book gems include: a 1617 edition of Don Quixote... and more...much more. Sparingly book thieves have hit The Peabody, but the library is more concerned about the publics lack of interest in visiting any library at all. It's the impact of the internet's global access to online info that negates the need to access the libraries repositories of knowledge. I, personally, find no life activity more pleasurable than picking up a book in a hands-on contact manner and devour the smarts inside. So, if you want to appeal to the bookworm inside of you as well as view an architectural gem of a library outfitted with a significant repository of knowledge........then try the.... Peabody Library....................Where Books Soar To The Sky.
6. Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
7. Center Stage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
The State Theater of Maryland, CENTERSTAGE is currently celebrating its 50th Anniversary Season. The not-for-profit company serves as Maryland’s hub for smart, provocative, and entertaining theater and as a catalyst for conversation with the community.Each year, a consistently broad range of productions in two intimate performing spaces attracts highly diverse audiences of more than 100,000 people—including more than 8,000 fiercely loyal members, many of whom have been with the theater during its entire history. Additionally, CENTERSTAGE offers a variety of dramaturgical, community, and educational programs to broaden access and enhance the theatergoing experience. Our Mission Statement: CENTERSTAGE is an artistically driven institution committed to engaging, educating, and expanding the horizons of diverse audiences through challenging, bold, thought-provoking classical and contemporary theater. Values central to our mission are: Rigorous pursuit of excellence Courage to take risks Commitment to diversity and inclusion Belief in continual learning, exploration, and discovery Fiscal integrity
Reviewed By twinkletoes7777 - Ellicott City, United States
Center stage is my favorite because it is small, so good seating, Parking is easy and staff are helpful. The musicals are the coolest, from Bob Marley to Stax, the Musical (saw it twice, it was so good!).
8. Mount Vernon Cultural District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 195 reviews
Mount Vernon is home to Baltimore's most prestigious cultural institutions including: The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra，The Walters Art Museum， The Lyric Opera House, Centerstage, Spotlighter's Theater, The Peabody Institute,Contemporary Museum, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute, Garrett Jacobs Mansion, The George Peabody Library, Maryland Historical Society, Theatre Project
Reviewed By mailo17 - Baltimore, United States
Lots to see, experience and enjoy great food. Visit all the museums, monuments and find a walk tour. Great food in the area. Also fine bars with great food options.
9. Tyson Street
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Baltimore street fill with elegant renovated homes where Irish immigrants lived during the 1880s.
10. Lyric Opera House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By N6737LOsusanc - Baltimore, United States
Parking is available next door for an event fee of $12. Drinks and light snacks like popcorn are available to purchase. Had great, comfortable orchestra seats for a wonderful concert. Celtic Thunder and their talented musicians always give their best!
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