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Inner Harbor

Waterfronts & promenades ·Baltimore
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Inner Harbor in Baltimore: a historic seaport at the mouth of Jones Falls, with the Harborplace pavilions and the National Aquarium.

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Why go

  • The National Aquarium in Baltimore, among the harbor's attractions.
  • The Harborplace pavilions, a festival marketplace run by The Rouse Company after it opened on July 2, 1980.
  • The seasonal ice rink at the top of the Amphitheater, between the Harborplace Pavilions.
  • The USS Constellation, the last existing ship from the war of independence, and the historic SS John W. Brown.
  • The Pratt Street Power Plant, which houses Hard Rock Cafe and other tenants.

With kids

  • Port Discovery Children's Museum stands on the site of a historic fish market on the Inner Harbor.
  • Port Discovery Children's Museum is one of the museums at the Inner Harbor.

Tips for your visit

  • Take the water taxi to Fells Point, Canton or Fort McHenry; boats also run from the harbor to all three.
  • Oriole Park at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium are within walking distance of the harbor.

Best time to visit

  • The ice rink at the top of the Amphitheater is seasonal, so it is open only part of the year.

Know before you go

  • The Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel closed permanently on December 31, 2025.
  • The pavilions were planned for demolition and apartment towers, but the demolition is delayed, so they stay open for at least another year.

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  1. USS Torsk, a submarine, was the last ship to sink an enemy vessel in World War II.

    Inner Harbor - Wikipedia

  2. Coast Guard Cutter WHEC-37 is the last fighting ship afloat that survived the attack on Pearl Harbor.

    Inner Harbor - Wikipedia
  3. 100 other

    The Inner Harbor influenced as many as 100 other cities and won over 40 national or international awards.

    Inner Harbor - Wikipedia
  4. 2002

    Women in Black has met at McKeldin Square every Friday since September 2002.

    Inner Harbor - Wikipedia

History

Mainly small boats used it until commercial activity stopped in the 1950s. Commercial shipping had been based at Locust Point, Fells Point and Canton. Warehouses and piers were taken down to make parks.

  1. Before dredgingWater no deeper than 15 feet, unsuited to large ships.
  2. 1950sCommercial activity stops; mainly small boats use the harbor.
  3. 1958The Charles Center redevelopment plan is unveiled in March.
  4. 1971–1987Under William Donald Schaefer, the harbor is redeveloped as a cultural and tourist zone.
  5. 2003Storm surge from Hurricane Isabel floods the area in September.
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  1. 2009The Urban Land Institute calls it a model for post-industrial waterfront redevelopment worldwide.
  2. 2016McKeldin Fountain is torn down under the Inner Harbor 2.0 plan.

Sources: Inner Harbor - Wikipedia · Baltimore/Inner Harbor - Wikivoyage (see) · Inner Harbor - Wikipedia · checked 25 Oct 2026

Where
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Questions and answers

How do I get to Inner Harbor in Baltimore?

Inner Harbor sits very close to the city centre. Boats run from it to Fells Point, Canton and Fort McHenry, and Oriole Park at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium are within walking distance.

What museums are at Inner Harbor in Baltimore?

The National Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center, the American Visionary Art Museum and the Port Discovery Children's Museum are among its museums.

Is Inner Harbor in Baltimore good for children?

Port Discovery Children's Museum stands on the site of a historic fish market at the Inner Harbor. The National Aquarium is also among its attractions.

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