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Historic port · Baltimore, Maryland
Inner Harbor
The old downtown pier of Baltimore, transformed into a waterfront promenade, with historic ships moored, museums, plazas and the water taxi departure point.
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About Inner Harbor
The Inner Harbor is the basin of Baltimore’s port, adjacent to the city center. During the 19th century and much of the 20th, it was a district of warehouses and cargo piers; in the 1970s the city began transforming it into a waterfront promenade with boardwalks, plazas and museums, a model copied by other port cities.
Moored at the pier are ships that now function as museums, such as the USS Constellation, a 1854 sloop-of-war, the submarine USS Torsk and the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse, which previously stood in the bay. Around them are the National Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center and the Harbor East area.
The boardwalk follows the water and links downtown to Fells Point and Canton, and the water taxi makes stops at the neighborhoods and Fort McHenry. From Federal Hill Park, a hill to the south, you get the widest view of the harbor and the downtown buildings.
In summer there are pedal boat rentals and outdoor performances in the waterfront plazas.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From two hours to half a day.
Best time
In the morning to walk at a relaxed pace; late afternoon to see the harbor lit up from Federal Hill Park.
How to get there
It’s in downtown, a few blocks from light rail stations and the circulator bus stops. Penn Station is about 3 km away.
Tip
There is a combined ticket for the historic ships. If you go to the fort by water taxi, buy the day pass, which allows you to hop off at multiple stops.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Inner Harbor
What to see in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor?
The historic ships moored there, like the USS Constellation, the National Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center and the view from Federal Hill Park.
Can you visit the ships at the Inner Harbor?
Yes. The ships in the Historic Ships in Baltimore collection are open for visits with tickets, single or combined.
Is the Inner Harbor good at night?
Yes. The waterfront has restaurants and is lit up; you can see the harbor at night from Federal Hill Park.