Baltimore

Stad · Maryland, 🇺🇸 Verenigde Staten

Inwonertal 585.708

Oppervlakte 223 km²

Tijdzone America/New_York

Officiële website www.baltimorecity.gov

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Baltimore Essentials

Baltimore's core attractions span centuries of American history and innovation. Explore the maritime legacy of the Inner Harbor, home to the historic USS Constellation and the National Aquarium's diverse marine life. Significant landmarks include Fort McHenry, where the national anthem was penned, and the literary legacy of Edgar Allan Poe's final resting place. The city’s cultural landscape is anchored by the George Peabody Library’s architectural grandeur, the extensive collections at the Walters Art Museum, and panoramic views from Federal Hill Park and the World Trade Center's observation deck.

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Editor's Choice

Baltimore’s historical and cultural identity is showcased through these landmark sites. Explore maritime history at the Inner Harbor with the USS Constellation and lightship Chesapeake, or visit the birthplace of baseball legend Babe Ruth and the home where the original Star-Spangled Banner was sewn. Art lovers can discover world-class collections at the Walters Art Museum and the American Visionary Art Museum. The selection also includes architectural milestones like the nation’s first Roman Catholic cathedral and the inaugural Washington Monument, alongside the extensive locomotive collection at the B&O Railroad Museum.

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Baltimore's Hidden Art & Gardens

Baltimore’s neighborhood character is defined by its grassroots creative spaces and reclaimed urban land. This collection highlights the Highlandtown Arts District's dense cluster of independent galleries alongside community-managed green spaces. From the transformed 1930s Patterson Theater to specialized mosaic studios and neighborhood-run food gardens in Pigtown and East Baltimore, these locations offer a direct look at the city's local arts and sustainability initiatives.

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Museums & Art Galleries

Baltimore’s cultural landscape features diverse institutions, from the world-class collections of the Baltimore Museum of Art and the Walters Art Museum to the maritime heritage preserved on the USS Constellation and USS Torsk. History enthusiasts can explore the B&O Railroad Museum’s vintage locomotives, the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African-American History. Unique biographical sites include the Edgar Allan Poe House and the Babe Ruth Birthplace, while the American Visionary Art Museum showcases works by self-taught artists.

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Parks & Gardens

Baltimore’s green spaces range from the historic Federal Hill Park, offering panoramic Inner Harbor views, to the 745-acre Druid Hill Park. The selection includes the second-largest woodland park in the United States, Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, and the iconic Washington Monument in Mount Vernon. Visitors can explore the seasonal tulip displays at Sherwood Gardens, the waterfront paths of Canton, and commemorative sites like the National Katyn Memorial and the Holocaust Memorial.

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Theaters & Cinemas

Baltimore’s performing arts scene spans from the historic 1894 Modell Lyric, modeled after Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, to the grand Broadway tours at the 1914 Hippodrome. The city features specialized venues like the arthouse Charles Theatre, Maryland’s oldest cinema, and the professional producing stages of Center Stage and Everyman Theatre. For experimental works, the Baltimore Theater Project and Le Mondo provide platforms for fringe performances, while the Maryland Science Center offers large-format IMAX screenings in the Inner Harbor.

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Praktische informatie

Valuta: Amerikaanse dollar USD $ · Betalen met kaart · Algemeen geaccepteerd
Noodnummers: 911 Politie · Ambulance · Brandweer
Elektriciteit: Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz

Talen: Engels
Kraanwater: Veilig om te drinken
Rijrichting: Rechts
Landnummer: +1