Baltimore Inner Harbor

Offers Fun For The Whole Family

The Inner Harbor is one of the great attractions in Baltimore In this article, Elizabeth Ann Wares highlights the main features of the Inner Harbor in Baltimore

Author: Elizabeth Ann Wares

When you visit the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland, you will
find lots of things to see and do. To help launch your adventure
in "Charm City", here are (2) of the most popular sites you will
want to visit with great attractions for both kids and adults
alike.

At one end of the harbor is the Baltimore Aquarium. The Aquarium
receives more than 1 million visitors annually from around the
world. This popular attraction contains five levels and two
impressive pyramids made of glass which showcase the more than
5,000 species of fish, marine mammals, birds, reptiles that make
their home here. There is also an entertaining seal pool, a
tropical rain forest complete with piranhas, and the
ever-changing "special exhibits".

Daily scheduled dolphin shows are among the aquarium's popular
events. Be prepared to get wet if you are lucky enough to get a
front row seat. You will be amazed at their brilliance and
intelligence. This is a show that everyone one will leave with a
HUGE smile on their face..

A short walking distance away on the opposite side of the harbor
stands the Maryland Science Center. The Maryland Science Center
is a private, non-profit organization that attracts more than
half a million visitors a year. The Science Center has received
many awards including the best Indoor Family Recreation Spot
which makes this perfect for a family outing. The Center is
known for its interactive exhibits, which provides for fun and
interesting hands-on learning for kids of all ages.

There are various "showcase" exhibits, such as the Titanic
exhibit and the Dinosaur Exhibit, that stop at the Science
Center for a month or two, which keeps the museum offerings
fresh. The staff is also very friendly and knowlegeable about
what is going on in the Center.

While you are exploring the Science center make sure to take in
one of the IMAX films. It's a motion picture experience that
will totally immerse you. With a screen 4 stories high, and a
state of the art sound sytem, the IMAX Theater experience is so
realistic that viewers feel as if they are part of the film.
Some of the latest shows have been 3-D and give you an
experience of being in the movie itself.

The Planetarium, which is located in the Science Center is
another must-see. It's a wonderful way for anyone from kids to
seniors to learn all about the magical world of astronomy. This
show is chock full of information about our skies which will
have you leaving the show, asking for more and wondering where
the time went.

There are lots of restaurants within walking distance featuring
menus filled with the best local seafood in the area. And if you
are not a fish fan, you will be thrilled to find other cuisines
from burgers and pizza to Indian fare and everything else
in-between. Make sure you leave room for dessert, as you will
find mouth-watering pastry shops and even see fudge made right
before your eyes.

Baltimore has transformed its waterfront into one of the most
visited destinations in the country. The Inner Harbor has
something for everyone's interests. Timewise, plan on spending
the whole day, or more if possible. The Inner Harbor is a FUN
and entertaining place for the whole family to visit.

About the author:
Elizabeth Ann Wares is the webmaster of Airfare X which is a leading
resource for airfare and other travel information on the
internet.

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