Downtown Baltimore Attractions, Area Sights & Entertainment

	Baltimore Summer Restaurant Week July 26 – August 3			Virgin Mobile Festival, Pimlico Race Course August 9 – August 10

	Dead Symphony: A Symphonic Tribute to The Grateful Dead, Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall August 1			Celebrate the Best of Baltimore, M&T Bank Stadium August 14

	Baltimore Orioles vs. Texas Rangers, Camden Yards August 8 – August 10			Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox, Camden Yards August 18 – August 20

	FestAfrica, Patterson Park August 9			Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees, Camden Yards August 22 – August 24

				Baltimore Orioles vs. Chicago White Sox, Camden Yards August 25 – August 27

	Oakland Athletics, Camden Yards September 5 – September 7			Gala Celebration and Gala Concert with Yo-Yo Ma, Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall September 13

	Ravens vs. Bengals, M&T Bank Stadium September 7			Baltimore Music Conference, Downtown September 17

	Baltimore Orioles vs. Cleveland Indians, Camden Yards September 8 – September 11			An Evening with the Mars Volta, Rams Head Live September 21

	Cabaret with The Baltimore Opera Company, Germano's Trattoria September 11			Ravens vs. Browns, M&T Bank Stadium September 21

	Baltimore Orioles vs. Minnesota Twins, Camden Yards September 12 – September 14			Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays, Camden Yards September 22 – September 24

	Kids Fest 2008, B&O Railroad Museum September 13			Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays, Camden Yards September 26 – September 28

				Baltimore Comic-Con, The Baltimore Convention Center September 27

	Ravens vs. Titans, M&T Bank Stadium October 5			Beauty and the Beast, Hippodrome Theatre October 24 – November 2

	Aida, Lyric Opera House October 11 – October 19			Rain: The Beatles Experience, Lyric Opera House October 25

	6th Annual Maryland Brewer's Oktoberfest, Timonium Fairgrounds October 20			Ravens vs. Raiders, M&T Bank Stadium October 26

A Spectacular Array Of Downtown Baltimore Attractions

Experience the rich culture of Charm City in a place that’s destined to delight you. Modern, sophisticated, and stylish, the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel offers upscale amenities and services just moments from the exciting array of downtown Baltimore attractions, tourist spots, and local entertainment. Marvel at unique sea life at the National Aquarium, or stroll along the harbor and visit the countless shops, restaurants and historic sights that line the waters. Discover the incredible range of things to do in Baltimore, just minutes away from the hotel, including:

Entertainment
Theatres
Museums
Outdoor Attractions
Sports Teams / Stadiums
Colleges / Universities
Parks
Shopping / Malls
Other

Entertainment

Power Plant Live (0.30 miles) Visit Power Plant for an unforgettable night of live music, drinking, and dancing in the heart of Baltimore.

Pier Six Pavilion (0.60 miles) Located in the heart of downtown, Pier Six Concert Pavilion is home to some of the hottest live acts and musicians from around the country.

1st Mariner Arena (0.77 miles) Enjoy everything from Motorcross to Baltimore Blast Indoor Soccer games at this thrilling event arena, just minutes away.

Theatres

Hippodrome Theater (0.80 miles) Newly-reborn as the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, the Hippodrome is the centerpiece of world-class stage performances in Baltimore.

Center Stage (0.88 miles) For more than 40 years Center Stage has helped pioneer America’s regional theater movement with vibrant interpretations of classical and modern plays.

Head Theater (0.88 miles) Located at Center Stage in Baltimore, the Head Theater plays host to a wide array of exciting productions throughout the year.

Pearlstone Theater (0.88 miles) Also located at Center Stage, the Pearlstone Theater is a 541-seat theater which brings every guest within 35 feet of the performance.

Lyric Opera House (2.18 miles) Constructed in 1894, the historic and renowned Lyric Opera House has played host to world-class vocalists, musicians, and famous speakers for more than 75 years.

Charles Theater (2.27 miles) Visit the Charles Theater and take in some of the most talked-about, and critically-acclaimed independent films.

Senator Theater (8.78 miles) The Senator Theater is a time-honored landmark in Baltimore, featuring the newest big-screen movies in an historic setting.

Museums

Baltimore Maritime Museum (0.3 miles) Uncover historic accounts and artifacts from Baltimore’s varied and exciting maritime history at this popular Inner Harbor museum.

Port Discovery Children's Museum (0.3 miles) Bring the kids along for an educational and fun time at Port Discovery, and let their imaginations grow!

Star-Spangled Banner Flag House & 1812 Museum (0.4 miles) One of Baltimore’s oldest museums, the Flag House is dedicated to the story of Mary Young Pickersgill who made the enormous Star Spangled Banner that flew over Fort McHenry.

Top of the World Observation Level and Museum (0.4 miles) View the entire city from the 27th floor of Baltimore’s World Trade Center in the Inner Harbor.

Museum of Public Works (0.5 miles) View exhibits dedicated to the history of municipal services in Baltimore City.

Baltimore Civil War Museum (0.6 miles) This 1849 train station, one of the oldest in the nation, houses a permanent exhibit dealing with Baltimore during the Civil War.

Walters Art Gallery (0.7 miles) View some of the finest world-class art exhibits from paintings to sculptures at this historic museum in Baltimore City.

Jewish Museum of Maryland (0.7 miles) The Jewish Museum of Maryland includes two exhibition galleries and two historic Synagogues.

Baltimore City Life Museums (0.7 miles) The Baltimore City Life Museums consist of seven historic museums and landmarks in downtown Baltimore.

Baltimore Tattoo Museum (0.9 miles) Located in the heart of Fells Point, this landmark museum opened in 1999 and is dedicated to the art of tattooing.

Maryland Science Center (1 mile) Enjoy fun and educational exhibits, take in a movie at the center's IMAX Theater, and browse the entertaining gift shop.

Babe Ruth Museum 1.1 miles) Journey into the past and r elive the greatest moments of one of baseball's most astonishing players at Baltimore's Babe Ruth Museum.

American Visionary Art Museum (1.2 miles) Plan your visit and view eclectic exhibits that push the boundaries of modern art at this vibrant art museum in the heart of Baltimore.

B&O Railroad Museum (1.5 miles) Visit the birthplace of American Railroading at this museum commemorating the construction of the first commercial long-distance track.

Baltimore Museum of Industry (1.8 miles) Visitors to this museum can interact with the technologies which forged the Industrial Revolution and led the country into the 21st century.

Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum (1.8 miles) Discover the history behind one of Baltimore's greatest writers and poets at this time-honored and cherished Baltimore attraction.

National Great Blacks In Wax Museum (2 miles) This dynamic and educational institution in Baltimore is committed to the study and preservation of African American history.

Baltimore Streetcar Museum (2.6 miles) Discover the history of Baltimore's Streetcars and enjoy unlimited rides at this historic museum, open year-round.

Fire Museum of Maryland (3 miles) The Fire Museum showcases fire fighting history and includes displays of hand-pulled, horse-drawn, and motorized equipment.

Baltimore Museum of Art (4 miles) The Baltimore Museum of Art features world-class exhibits and is internationally renowned for its fine art.

Wurtzburger Sculpture Garden (4 miles) Stroll through this mesmerizing sculpture garden showcasing vibrant outdoor sculptures and other unique works of art.

Lacrosse Museum and National Hall of Fame (5 miles) Discover the origins of America's oldest sport at this national museum in Baltimore.

Outdoor Attractions

U.S.S. Constellation (1 block) Step aboard The last Civil War vessel afloat, the USS Constellation, located in the heart of Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

National Aquarium (3 blocks) Marvel at unique sea life with fun and educational exhibits at the National Aquarium in Baltimore.

Pride of Baltimore II (3 blocks) Pride of Baltimore II is a Clipper Ship designed to serve as the Goodwill Ambassador for the Port of Baltimore as well as the state of Maryland.

Fort McHenry National Monument (1.4 miles) Journey into the past at one of America's oldest forts, which was instrumental in inspiring our national anthem during the Battle of Baltimore.

Cylburn Arboretum (4 miles) Visit this nature preserve which features guided tours of many trails for visitors and student arborists alike.

Maryland Zoo (4 miles) Plan a family trip to the Maryland Zoo where you'll find everything from penguins to elephants, in a spectacular outdoor setting.

Baltimore & Annapolis Trail is a 22 mile long proposed rail trail from Glenn Dale to Annapolis in Maryland, and takes its name from the old Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad.

Sports Teams / Stadiums

Baltimore Orioles (0.8 miles) Cheer on the O's at one of many home games that occur throughout the baseball season!

Camden Yards (0.8 miles) Located less than a mile away, Camden Yards is the spectacular home to the Baltimore Orioles.

Baltimore Ravens (2.3 miles) Enjoy the hard-hitting action of Baltimore football when you catch a Ravens home game.

M&T Bank Stadium (2.3 miles) Experience one of the finest stadiums ever built first-hand and cheer the Ravens on to victory!

Colleges / Universities

Peabody Institute (1 mile) The Peabody Institute is considered one of the finest schools for musicians and is renowned for its preeminent faculty and collaborative work environment.

Johns Hopkins University (4 miles) Johns Hopkins is widely considered America's first research university and a world leader in medical research and education.

Loyola College (6.7 miles) Founded in 1852, Loyola is an historic and well-known Jesuit university located in North Baltimore.

University of Maryland Baltimore County (17 miles) UMBC is an honors university located just outside of Baltimore near the historic region of Ellicott City.

Parks

Federal Hill Park (1 mile) Overlooking the waters of the Baltimore Inner Harbor, Federal Hill provides a gorgeous panorama of downtown.

Druid Hill Park (3.7 miles) Druid Hill is the city's first large municipal park and is perfect for strolling, bike-riding, or playing ball.

Oregon Ridge Park (15 miles) Located just outside of the city, Oregon Ridge is an historic park that offers miles of trails for hiking as well as enormous hills, perfect for sled-riding in the winter.

Shopping / Malls

Baltimore Gallery (1 block) Browse countless shops and businesses or dine on local seafood.

Harborplace Market (1 block) Harborplace features the best dining, entertainment, shopping, and local events in the area.

Arundel Mills (11 miles) This enormous mall showcases countless outlets, unique restaurants such as Medieval Times, and one of the largest big-screen movie theaters in the region, Muvico Egyptian.

Other

Baltimore Convention Center (0.5 miles) Attend numerous events, exhibitions, and showcases at this historic convention center in the heart of the city.

Fells Point Ghost Tour (1.5 miles) The Original Fells Point Ghost Walk - a certified authentic Baltimore tour.

Little Italy (0.5 miles) For authentic and delectable Italian cuisine, look no further than Baltimore's own Little Italy.

Pimlico Race Course (7 miles) Discover the spirit of Charm City's legendary thoroughbred racing at the renowned Pimlico Race Course.

Westminster Church Cemetery (1 mile) Visit the cemetery where one of Baltimore's most cherished writers, Edgar Allen Poe, was buried.