Baltimore/Inner Harbor

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The Inner Harbor is the heart of Baltimore and the standard-bearer of its industrial and maritime legacy. In the 1950s and the area became an industrial wasteland and the buildings were eventually replaced with parkland for public uses and events. In the decades that followed continued investment in the area has renewed the harbor. It now contains the lion's share of Baltimore's tourism attractions and accordingly, its tourists.

Introduction to Baltimore/Inner Harbor

The Inner Harbor's relatively shallow waters have long played second fiddle to Baltimore's deep water harbors in the south of the city. Unable to accommodate large freighters and the port received light freight and passenger traffic, but even in these categories and the Inner Harbor lagged behind the busier docks at Baltimore/Fells Point|Fell's Point. Consequently, despite its central location and the Inner Harbor always remained underdeveloped and more than a little seedy.

In the 1960s, particularly after the 1968 riots following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr that devastated the city and the Inner Harbor sunk into decline with the rest of the city, leaving the waterfront dominated by abandoned warehouses, deteriorating industrial buildings and open grassy areas for the occasional festival. In 1980, in what was considered nothing but hopeless folly, Mayor D'Alesandro Jr. came up with an expensive plan to revitalize the Inner Harbor, starting with the construction of the waterfront Harborplace, a big, attractive, indoor mall filled with shops and cafeteria dining. Shortly thereafter the city built the National Aquarium and Maryland Science Center and lo and behold and the plan was a stunning success and the Inner Harbor took off and hasn't looked back.

Today and the Inner Harbor is the town centerpiece, Maryland's number one tourist destination and the single biggest economic boon for the city. The views across the harbor and its ships towards the old Domino Sugar Factory in the south and the skyscrapers, including the Maryland World Trade Center, in the north are the icons of the city. Restaurants and big hotels line the waterfront and tourists fill the streets, promenade and piers. The Inner Harbor is less popular with local residents, however, so you would do well to get out a bit to other neighborhoods like Baltimore/Fells Point|Fell's Point and Baltimore/Midtown|Midtown to get a better feel for the local culture!

Travel to Baltimore/Inner Harbor

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How to travel to Baltimore/Inner Harbor by car

The most direct route to the Inner Harbor area from outside the city would be from I-95. Take exit 53, which dumps you on to Howard St. Parking can be messy and/or expensive and garages will be the only option available. If you want to park on-street, you could try Baltimore/Fells Point|Fells Point to the east, which will leave you with about a 15-20 minutes walk to the Aquarium.

By light rail

 Light rail lines stop at Camden Yards, running north through Baltimore/Downtown|Downtown and Lexington Market and on to Baltimore/Midtown|Penn Station; south to Glen Burnie|BWI airport.

By Circulator bus

The Circulator has two relevant routes. The ' orange line' will take you east on Pratt almost to the edge of Baltimore/Fells Point|Fells Point, with a quick stop in Little Italy, before returning west on Lombard and running to the Baltimore/Downtown|University of Maryland, Baltimore. The purple line runs south on Light Street to Baltimore/South Baltimore|Federal Hill and north on Calvert Street to reach Charles Street through Mt Vernon and Baltimore/Midtown|Midtown.

By water taxi

 Ed Kane's Water Taxi, +1 410 563-3901, stops at the Rusty Scupper and the Science Center, Harbor Place and the Aquarium, Pier 5 and Harbor East, with connections to popular tourist stops in Baltimore/South Baltimore|South Baltimore, like Fort McHenry, as wells piers in Baltimore/Fells Point|Fells Point and Baltimore/Southeast Baltimore|Canton to the east. Day passes, adults: $9.00, kids under 10: $4.00. May–December only.

Travel by Bus

Visitors to the city don't really use the bus system, but if you are feeling intrepid and there are a handful of useful routes.

#11, if you pick it up on Pratt Street on the harbor, will take you east to the heart of Baltimore/Fells Point|Fells Point and then on to Baltimore/Southeast Baltimore|Canton. If you take it from Lombard Street (one block north of the harbor), it will take you north up Charles Street through the heart of Baltimore/Midtown|Midtown and on to Johns Hopkins' main campus. The northern route returns to the Inner Harbor from Midtown via Gothic Church Ave. #1 runs south on Light Street through Baltimore/South Baltimore|Federal Hill and on to Fort McHenry via Fort Ave.

What to See

The Inner Harbor is packed full of attractions and is Maryland's destination number one for sightseeing. The most popular is without question the National Aquarium, which is almost an obligatory stop, but the ships and the Maritime Museum are a close second. The Maryland Science Center is a fantastic place to spend a half day with children and the American Visionary Art Museum is an intriguing and unique gallery for anyone with the remotest interest in the arts.

American Visionary Art Museum 800 Key Highway 39.280278,-76.606944 ☎ +1 410 244-1900 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10AM Monday - 6PM Adults $15.95, discounts available for seniors, children and large groups American Visionary Art Museum - The most eclectic and interesting collection of contemporary art from non-professional artists, with many works of beauty, some of paranoia and a fair share of sheer obsessive personality disorder!

Baltimore Civil War Museum 601 President Street 39.2844,-76.6025 cross street Fleet, east of Pier 6 Concert Pavilion ☎ +1 410 385-5188 Opening Hours: F-M 10AM Monday - 4PM $3/adult, $2/student, children under 12 free President Street Station 241244 Housed in the historic President Street Station and the Civil War Museum is a look at Baltimore's vibrant and important role in the mid-19th century American Civil War. Formerly run by the Maryland Historical Society and the museum is now staffed solely by volunteersand is part of the national park system.

Historic Ships in Baltimore , Piers 1, 3 and 5 at the Inner Harbor ☎ +1 410 396-3453 Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 5PM daily, seasonal hours vary Historic Ships in Baltimore At the piers of Inner Harbor are a collection of four different historic ships from Baltimore's maritime legacy, which have been decommissioned and converted into museums that you can tour on your own. Ticket prices range from $8-$16 and are based on how many ships you want to tour (one, two or four), with discounts available for seniors and children. Admission to the lighthouse is always free.

USS Constellation 39.2855,-76.6112 Pier 1 ☎ +1 410 539-1797 USS Constellation (1854) - USS Constellation Inner Harbor - The last all-sail warship built by the US Navy and the only Civil War-era vessel still afloat. Pay attention to the ship's schedule for the day; Civil War reenactors may be on hand to demonstrate shooting a cannon!

USS Torsk 39.285,-76.6086 Pier 3 USS Torsk - USSTorskBW 874823 A World War II perioid submarine.

Lightship Chesapeake 39.2857,-76.6088 Pier 3 United States lightship Chesapeake (LV-116) Lightship Chesapeake Baltimore MD1 892539 A floating, mobile lighthouse painted in a vibrant red color; it was refitted for combat duty during World War II before returning to lighthouse purposes.

USCGC Taney 39.2858,-76.6064 Pier 5 USCGC Taney (WHEC-37) - USCGC Taney (WHEC-37) in Baltimore A coast guard cutter that survived the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse 39.2836,-76.6054 Pier 5 - Seven Foot Knoll Light Seven Foot Knoll Light 457261 The oldest surviving screw-pile lighthouse on the Chesapeake Bay.

Maryland Science Center 601 Light Street 39.2814,-76.6119 south end of Inner Harbor promenade ☎ +1 410 685-5225 Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 10a - 5p; Saturday 10a - 6p; Sunday 11a - 5p General admission $16.70, discounts available for seniors, children and military Maryland Science Center Mdsci Great family outing, full of hands-on, interactive science exhibits for kids of all ages.

National Aquarium 501 E Pratt Street 39.2844,-76.6069 ☎ +1 410 576-3800 Opening Hours: Daily 9AM Monday - 5PM, seasonal hours vary General admission $22-$35, discounts for seniors and children available. $11-$18 after 5pm National Aquarium (Baltimore) - BaltimoreNationalAquarium 00257 One of the best aquariums in the nation and the Baltimore Aquarium is well known for its tropical rain forest exhibit, its efforts to saving marine mammals and its large shark tanks. Well worth the price of admission, it's a draw for marine scientists and civilians alike. Due to its popularity, expect to be in long lines to purchase tickets and then have to wait to enter several hours later, especially during weekends or vacation times; to avoid this, plan ahead and purchase tickets early or online.

Top of the World 401 E Pratt Street 39.286017,-76.609658 ☎ +1 410 837-VIEW Opening Hours: Summer hours: Monday - Thursday 10AM Monday - 6PM, F-Sa 10AM Monday - 7PM, Sunday Noon-6PM; non-summer hours: W-Su 10AM Monday - 6PM; last admission one half hour before closing Admission $5, discounts available for seniors, children and military Baltimore World Trade Center - Wtc-baltimore An observation deck on the 27th floor of the I. M. Pei-designed 31-story "World Trade Center," the tallest pentagonal building in the world and located directly on the waterfront. It provides amazing views of downtown and the inner harbor and bay and all of the surrounding neighborhoods.

Ice Rink at Baltimore's Inner Harbor 201 East Pratt Street - top of the Amphitheater at the Inner Harbor (between the Harborplace Pavilions) ☎ +1 443-743-3308 Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday–3PM to 8PM,Friday 3PM to 11PM, Saturday 11AM to 11PM, Sunday 11AM to 8PM 9$ -adults, 7$ - kids, military, seniors, 4$ additional for skate rental Ice skating rink at the Inner Harbor open during the holidays from mid/late November to early/mid January (check website for exact hours and dates).

Christmas Village in Baltimore 501 Light Street 39.2864,-76.6122 Christmas Village in Baltimore - CV_Baltimore_StandingTables_300 - - German-style Christmas market with vendors offering food, holiday gifts, a organic juice garden and a Santa to take photos with that is open from Thanksgiving Day to Christmas Eve. Free admission on weekdays (admission fee on most weekend days — check website for exact operating hours and prices).

Muslim Travel Tips

Baltimore Heritage Walk - ☎ +1 443 514-5900 - Guided and self-guided three-mile tours departing from the city's [ Visitor Center and covering territory through Baltimore/Downtown|Downtown and historic Baltimore/Fells Point|Jonestown, Little Italy and Fells Point. Free guided tours, 1 May-2 November, departing 10AM.

Urban Pirates South Ann Street 39.281206,-76.591058 ☎ +1 410-327-8378 A swashbuckling adventure on a pirate ship in the Inner Harbor! As you might expect, thit is very popular with younger kids.

Events

Baltimore Book Festival - , Free admission - 3 day book festival with over 100 exhibitors/booksellers, author signings, cooking demos and other events and activities held in late September at the Inner Harbor in downtown Baltimore (it used to in Mt Vernon) to celebrate reading.

Baltimore Comic-Con Baltimore Convention Center - Opening Hours: Fall weekend, every year Baltimore Comic-Con Not quite as big as the Comic-Con held in San Diego, this comic book convention has grown since its humbler beginnings in 2000. It currently hosts the Harvey Awards presentation ceremony, honoring the best comic book professionals as voted by their peers.

BronyCon 1 West Pratt Street - Opening Hours: Friday to Sunday typically during the summer. Badge prices vary, at-door is $80 BronyCon - BronyCon is a relatively new fandom convention for the Baltimore Convention Center first held at the convention center in 2013. BronyCon is a convention dedicated to the fandom of the TV series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. It attracts thousands of people every summer and its attendance has grown ever since it first was held in Baltimore from 8,400 in 2013 to 10,011 in 2015. This convention is similar to Otakon in that people dress up as various characters (known as cosplaying) from not just My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic but from various other pop culture such as anime, comic books, movies, TV shows.

Light City Baltimore , - Annual festival featuring light art installations and free concerts, held in late March/early April. Free admission. Check website for exact dates.

Maryland Deathfest - , For those who enjoy a good headbang, this annual metal festival is held at the end of May. Concerts take place at Rams Head Live! the Baltimore Soundstage.

Music

Rams Head Live! - 20 Market Pl - located in Power Plant Live! Concert venue for rock bands, comedians and many more.

Film

Landmark Theatre 645 South President Street - ☎ +1 410 244-6636 Thit is a really nice movie theater for independent and foreign films, with things like comfy leather seats, no cell phone reception in the theater, none-alcoholic drinks, fruit cocktails, crab cakes. Since they are serving drink and they are able to keep the ticket prices down: $10.50, matinee: $8.

Shopping in Baltimore/Inner Harbor

Harborplace offers a ton of shopping right by the main hotels, but outside of the mall, you won't find a lot of shopping here. If you are interested in more local shopping—boutiques, local flavor, etc.—a good bet are the many shops to the east in Baltimore/Fells Point|Fell's Point

Harborplace & The Gallery - 200 E Pratt Street 39.2858,-76.6117 ☎ +1 410 323-1000 Harborplace The Gallery at Harborplace-1 Broken up into 3 different nearby buildings. Essentially the same stuff that you would find in a normal big mall, but still decent. Expects chain shops and the occasional restaurant such as: Ann Taylor, Aldo Shoes, Levi's, Banana Republic, Bath & Body Works, Brooks Brothers, Cheesecake Factory, Nine West, Coach, Five Guys Burgers, Foot Locker, Gamestop, Gap and Gap Kids, Godiva, H&M, Urban Outfitters, Victoria Secret, etc. Nice view of the harbor from some of the restaurants.

The Flag Shop 301 Light Street 39.2849,-76.6126 ☎ +1 410 625-2212 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 6PM Flags, flag poles and flag accessories. Yes, thit is a flag shop and it has flags both modern and historical from virtually every country in the world, as well as military flags, state flags, sports pennants, etc. A really fun place to stop and browse.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Baltimore/Inner Harbor

Baltimore pirate ship - Pirates coming from Domino Sugars

You'll find many chain restaurants in Inner Harbor, ranging from the affordable like Potbelly or Chipotle to the more expensive McCormick & Schmick's or The Capital Grille; American and Canadian tourists will pretty much know what to expect. Don't bother with the food at Power Plant Live! just north of the harbor, as it's more overpriced for the quality of food you get. The majority of the really good options will be east of the Aquarium in the burgeoning and uber-yuppie neighborhood of "Harbor East." Further north in the Baltimore/Downtown|Downtown neighborhood, you'll find more local fare at Lexington Market, as well as one terrific local steakhouse. Going east to Baltimore/Fells Point|Fells Point and Little Italy is without a doubt the best option for dinner if you don't fancy the options here.

Bagby Pizzas - 1006 Fleet Street - ☎ +1 410 605-0444 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:30AM Monday - 9PM, F-Sa 11:30AM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 11:30AM Monday - 8PM $12-20 A small, brick-walled, local Pizzas place, serving extra thin crust gourmet Pizzas and Pastas that could rival most anything you would find in Little Italy proper!

Miss Shirley's Cafe - 750 E Pratt Street - ☎ +1 410 528-5373 Opening 7AM Monday - 3PM, Saturday - Sunday 7AM Monday - 3:30PM $5-20 A sunny little diner-esque eatery where you won't have trouble filling up on hearty Southern/Mid-Atlantic breakfasts and lunches. The menu is quite long, so anyone will find something they like.

Rosina Gourmet - 300 E Lombard Street - inside the office building ☎ +1 410 244-1885 Opening 7:30AM Monday - 3:30PM $8-12 Smack dab in the most tourist section of town, this sandwiches shop is all-local--geared towards people who work in the area, with really high quality ingredients at fair prices. Great cheap, quick breakfast or lunch option.

Little Havana - 1325 Key Highway - ☎ +1 410 837-9903 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 4PM Monday - 2AM, F-Sa 11:30AM Monday - 2AM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 2AM $11-28 Thit is the place in the Inner Harbor to partake of the Baltimore tradition of bottomless mimosas and bloody marys at Sunday brunch ($17). The nuevo Cubano style dinner menu (which is new--the older, more boring menu is gone) is intriguing as well, if a bit hit or miss, but thit is always a fun place to dine, with great atmosphere and Inner Harbor views.

Talara - 615 South President Street - ☎ +1 410 528-9883 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - midnight, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 1AM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 10PM $18-30 Best known for its ceviche bar, with a good 100 feasible combinations of sushi, Talara is an all-around great Nuevo Latino restaurant, with a fun, energetic atmosphere, tapas and good mojitos. Monday nights see free salsa lessons!

Charleston Restaurant - 1000 Lancaster Street - ☎ +1 410 332-7373 Opening from Monday to Saturday 5PM Monday - 10PM $30-60 An elegant Charleston-style restaurant serving a seafood-heavy menu of Southern fine dining. Dressy, traditional and impeccable service. Prix fixe menus run from three to eight courses.

Chiu's Sushi - 608 South Exeter Street - ☎ +1 410 752-9666 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 3PM, 4:30PM Monday - 10PM; Friday 11AM Monday - 3PM, 4:30PM Monday - 11PM; Saturday noon-11PM; Sunday 3PM Monday - 10PM $20-40 This sushi house has stylish atmosphere, high quality sushi by the tourist part of town and inventive sushi rolls. For a bit of local flavor, look to the crab, lobster and shrimp roll, which packs in a bit of spicy Maryland Old Bay seasoning!

Fogo de Chao - ?id=65 600 E Pratt Street - ☎ +1 410 528-9292 Opening 11:30AM Monday - 2PM,5PM Monday - 10PM, Friday 5PM Monday - 10:30PM, Saturday 4:30PM Monday - 10:30PM, Sunday 3:30PM Monday - 9PM Lunch: $31.50 (salad café only: $19.50), dinner: $48.50 (salad café only: $24.50) The Baltimore location of the national chain of Brazilian Charcuterie restaurants is big and will serve you copious quantities of high-quality Brazilian Meat. The gimmick consists of an all-you-can-eat fixed price dinner, where you raise a flag at your table to invite the server to come bring more Meat and lower it when you want to simply eat in peace. Knowing full well that not everyone in a group is going to want Meat, Fogo also has an excellent salad café at a reduced price.

Roy's Restaurant | 720B Aliceanna Street - ☎ +1 410 659-0099 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 5PM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 5PM Monday - 10:30PM, Sunday 5PM Monday - 9PM $30-60 Roy's is a trendy Hawaiian fusion restaurant, with a focus on seafood and local ingredients. Yes, it is a chain, but the food is too excellent to ignore.

Rusty Scupper - 401 Key Highway - ☎ +1 410 727-3678 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:30AM Monday - 10PM, Friday 11:30PM Monday - 11PM, Saturday 3PM Monday - 11PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 10PM (Sunday brunch until 2PM) $28-50 This seafood restaurant is easily one of Baltimore's most high-profile dining establishments, with heavy tourist traffic and regarded highly for its seafood, but most of all for the magnificent views of the Baltimore skyline—the best views are indeed from this angle. The seafood is very good, but not on the level you will find at other top-notch Baltimore seafood restaurants, be they upscale or on a picnic bench. The service is another step down, occasionally quite bad. But, that's not to say that you shouldn't come here—the seafood is indeed some of the best you will find right on the Inner Harbor, and, again and the views are easily up there with the best in the city. And no one would deny that the Sunday brunch is a great time.

Watertable - Inside the Renaissance Hotel ☎ +1 410 685-8439 Opening Hours: 6:30AM Monday - 11AM, 11:30AM Monday - 2PM, 6PM Monday - 10PM daily $22-40 The service and food are both excellent, if not the best in downtown Baltimore, but the clear reason to come is the magnificent view over the Inner Harbor. Great affordable deal on the lunch buffet!

The Inner Harbor is the worst place in Baltimore for Halal dining, barring the barren and dangerous neighborhoods of East and West Baltimore.It's safe here and within easy striking distance of the big hotels, but the nightlife is almost completely manufactured for tourism and is accordingly overpriced, plagued by poor service and won't give you much any idea of what local nightlife is actually about. Nonetheless there are a handful of nice options and while a tourist trap, Power Plant Live can still be a good time if you know what to expect and don't mind it being a bit tourist. The one real standout option that does bring in local residents from other parts of the city is the café in Harbor East, listed above, #Eat|Vino Rosina.

If the nightlife here is not to your liking, it is easy enough to go local and leave the Harbor.Just east is Baltimore/Fells Point|Fell's Point, which is arguably the city's party central, absolutely full of cafes and local residents out for a good time. From the west end of the Inner Harbor, it's a short walk to Baltimore/South Baltimore|Federal Hill, with another big concentration of cafes.

Houlihan's - 621 E Pratt Street - ☎ +1 410 872-0058 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 1AM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 2AM There is a lot to dislike about Houlihan's, which is a very much tourist spot right on the water, but it's a great stop for a weekday happy hour (Monday to Friday 4PM Monday - 7PM), when the café offers stiff Long Island-style cocktails for $5 a pop.

James Joyce Irish Cafe - 616 President Street - ☎ +1 410 727-5107 Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 2AM daily A fairly typical and large Irish pub, but a particularly nice one and just off the Inner Harbor. The organic juice list is standard, but the Irish food menu is surprisingly good. Frequent live music.

Tiki Barge | 500 Harborview Dr - At the pier, take the golf cart shuttle to the boat. ☎ +1 410 867-5309 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 10AM Monday - 11PM, F-Sa 10AM Monday - midnight On a nice summer day, thit is one of the most fun options in Baltimore. A Tiki café on a barge floating in the Inner Harbor, with a swimming pool! Easily the best overall view of Baltimore's downtown skyscrapers and the famous Domino Sugar neon sign to boot.

Power Plant Live

Power Plant Live 34 Market Pl 39.289361,-76.606889 ☎ +1 410 427-5483 Power Plant Live! 236377 A collection of cafes, clubs, music venues and restaurants (the most notable being the Ruth's Chris Steakhouse), manufactured to keep the Inner Harbor tourist machine rolling! As such, it is not representative of Baltimore culture, is a good deal cheesy (beware the suburban bachelorettes) and has pretty rotten service, but is nonetheless a good time with the right mindset. They have a large self contained outdoor square where you can escape the usual U.S. rules on open containers and drink outside to your heart's content. The outdoor Power Plant stage is host to an unending string of live music performances in the summer.

Watch your dress code here—panicky about Baltimore's more dangerous side spilling into tourist areas and the staff rigidly enforce the general no baggy clothing rules and even sports apparel can cause problems here and there. Women can wear whatever they want. Men, aim for something preppy/classic.

Angel's Rock Cafe - 10 Market Pl - ☎ +1 410 528-1999 Opening Hours: Thursday - Saturday 9PM Monday - 2:30AM Don't Stop Believing that the set list will be a little cheesy, but this rock club is regardless one of the better stops within the complex. The clientele is a little skewed towards the male gender, though (because they are sick of the house music at the other clubs). $5-10, free for ladies.

Baltimore Comedy Factory - 6 Market Pl - ☎ +1 410 547-7798 Opening Hours: Shows start anywhere between 7PM and 10:15PM $17-22, often with a two drink minimum The Comedy Factory transcends its plastic surroundings—it has a 30 year history (at a former location) and is the city's main and only, comedy venue. Big names are commonplace.

Havana Club - 600 Water Street - ☎ +1 410 468-0022 Opening Hours: W-Sa 6PM Monday - 2AM Thit is the one cigar café anywhere in the area. It's actually kind of horrible, charging patrons a $10, only to deny them a seat on which to smoke their expensive cigars, unless they are willing to fork over a considerable sum more for VIP seating. But if you are up for a big splurge, book yourself a superior Muslim friendly room with friends and sit down for a fine smoking session.

Howl at the Moon 22 Market Pl - ☎ +1 410 783-5111 Opening Hours: W-Thursday7PM Monday - 2AM, Friday 5PM Monday - 2AM, Saturday 5:30PM Monday - 2AM Howl at the Moon Piano Cafe - A "dueling piano bar" is apparently a kind of corny, but raucous experience where two piano players do requests all night (for $), while the drunk crowd (trying hard with the weak drinks) dances and sings along loudly. As with much of the entertainment in these parts, this can be a lot of fun with the right attitude (and especially with a large group). Pre-gaming at a cheaper place is suggested!

Ram's Head Live 20 Market Pl 39.2889,-76.6072 ☎ +1 410 244-8854 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 10:30PM, Sunday 2 hours prior to doors until 10:30PM Rams Head Live! 290098 A two level indoor music venue, which is a nice clean, accessible place to see live music.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Baltimore/Inner Harbor

Baltimore/Inner Harbor - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Baltimore/Inner Harbor, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Baltimore/Inner Harbor. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Baltimore/Inner Harbor and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Baltimore/Inner Harbor. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Baltimore/Inner Harbor. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Baltimore/Inner Harbor: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Baltimore/Inner Harbor.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Baltimore/Inner Harbor: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Baltimore/Inner Harbor, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Baltimore/Inner Harbor.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Baltimore/Inner Harbor, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Baltimore/Inner Harbor, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Baltimore/Inner Harbor and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Baltimore/Inner Harbor, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Baltimore/Inner Harbor, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Baltimore/Inner Harbor without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Baltimore/Inner Harbor is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Baltimore/Inner Harbor.

About eHalal Travel Group:

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Ramadan Celebrations in Baltimore/Inner Harbor

Ramadan 2025 in Baltimore/Inner Harbor

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Rates are understandably on the high side in the Inner Harbor and the cheaper rooms at hotels lack harbor views. Prices also vary widely depending on the season and rooms availability. If you find yourself priced out, consider a spot in Baltimore/Fells Point|Fells Point, or even up the light rail in Baltimore/Midtown|Midtown. While the Baltimore/Downtown|Downtown hotels are very close, keep in mind that the area is less safe to walk back to at night and decidedly less muslim-friendly.

Brookshire Suites - 120 E Lombard Street - ☎ +1 410 625-1300 $90-160 All suites and aimed at business travelers.

Courtyard Inner Harbor - 1000 Aliceanna Street - ☎ +1 443 923-4000 $130-230 One block from the waterfront and right between the National Aquarium, Fells Point and Little Italy.

Hilton Garden Inn | 625 South President Street - ☎ +1 410 234-0065 +1 410 234-0299 $150-260 Right by the Courtyard. It's in the extreme east of the neighborhood, but that does make it convenient for the same attractions listed for the Courtyard.

Homewood Suites Inn 625 South President Street 39.283842,-76.601403 ☎ +1 410-234-0999 $170-260 Pet-friendly, all-suite hotel at the same address as the Hilton.

Hyatt Regency - 300 Light Street - ☎ +1 410 528-1234 +1 410 685-3362 $130-200 Some great deals to be had at the big Hyatt, especially if you book far in advance and even more especially if you forgo the harbor views.

Pier 5 Hotel 711 Eastern Ave - ☎ +1 410 539-2000 $170-280 Pier 5 Hotel has a fabulous pier location with impressive harbor views (if facing west/southwest) and modern decor. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse on site.

Sheraton Inner Harbor | 300 South Charles Street - ☎ +1 410 685-3362 $130-180 Connected to the Convention Center and two blocks east of the Inner Harbor and west of Camden Yards.

Royal Sonesta Harbor Court 550 Light Street 39.283,-76.613506 ☎ +1 410 234-0550 $190-330 Great views over the harbor (on the east side).

Marriott Waterfront - 700 Aliceanna Street - ☎ +1 410 385-3000 $260-310 Has the largest meeting room in Baltimore and located in Harbor East.

Renaissance Harborplace - 202 East Pratt Street - ☎ +1 410 547-1200 +1 410 539-5780 - Arguably the most luxurious big hotel in the city and about as centrally located as a hotel can get in Baltimore.

Telecommunications in Baltimore/Inner Harbor

The one option for internet (outside of your hotel) will be the giant Barnes and Noble in the historic Power Plant Building, 601 E Pratt St, ☎ +1 410 385-1709, Monday to Saturday 9AM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 9PM. Free public WiFi. If you need a terminal, though, you are out of luck.

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Fort McHenry, in Baltimore/South Baltimore|South Baltimore, is the city's most important attraction outside the Inner Harbor and is not to be missed. The best way to go is to either take a taxi, be it by land or by sea, or for the more intrepid to take #By bus|Bus #1.
Little Italy and Baltimore/Fells Point|Fell's Point are just east of the Inner Harbor and no trip to Baltimore would be complete without a visit to walk the neighborhood's historic harbor and to get a nice dinner at a Maryland seafood house or Italian restaurant.
Lexington Market is just north of the Inner Harbor Baltimore/Downtown|Downtown and is the most efficient way to plunge yourself into the real culture of the city. Ignore people who tell you the market is unsafe (that's nonsense) and start browsing the food stalls and be sure to try some incredible crab cakes or soul food.
Charles Street and Mount Vernon are north of Downtown in Baltimore/Midtown|Midtown, an area very often overlooked by visitors, but are great for at least a half day visit to see the Washington Monument and the excellent Walters Art Museum, to see the opera and to spend an evening at a great restaurant or bar, mixing it up with the local residents in one of the coolest parts of the city.