Baltimore is an exciting and attractive city, which has a name for being down-to-earth, but not at a cost to its unique and exuberant charm. Most of Baltimore's famous attractions lie within the lively Inner Harbor, which has been the focal point for the city's revitalization in recent years.

Baltimore Zoo

Druid Hill Park, Baltimore MD, 21217

Baltimore's wildest attraction! The Zoo is home to more than 2,000 exotic mammals, birds, and reptiles amidst a wooded, 180-acre setting. Group rates and rental facilities are available.

National Aquarium in Baltimore

Pier 3, 501 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore MD, 21202

Dive in for an unforgettable journey under the sea. Stunning exhibits and more than 11,000 aquatic animals make this Inner Harbor destination Baltimore's most popular attraction. Express entry available when you purchase tickets on line at www.aqua.org.

Harborplace And The Gallery At Harborplace

4th Floor Management Office, 200 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore MD, 21202

The heart of Baltimore's renowned Inner Harbor, Harborplace & The Gallery features a mix of 101 unique shops, 16 sit-down restaurants and 40 diverse eateries, as well as live entertainment on the waterfront.

World Trade Center

401 E. Pratt Street, 27th Floor, Baltimore MD, 21202

Start your visit to Baltimore with a breathtaking view of the city's skyline and beyond from the world's tallest pentagonal building, designed by I.M. Pei. Top of the World offers a 360-degree view of the horizon.

B&O Railroad Museum

901 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore MD, 21223-2699

The B&O Railroad Museum is a fascinating, fun place for kids, families, and lovers of history and American railroading. The most comprehensive collection in the Western Hemisphere. Free parking.

Babe Ruth Birthplace And Museum

216 Emory Street, Baltimore MD, 21230

Baltimore Museum of Industry

1415 Key Highway, Inner Harbor South, Baltimore MD, 21230

The Museum that works! Visit recreated workshops, explore industry from days past, see the 1906 Steam Tug Baltimore - a national historic landmark. Hands-on activities for kids, family theatre productions, outdoor pavilion, free parking.

Baltimore Public Works Museum

751 Eastern Avenue, Pier 7 of the Inner Harbor, Baltimore MD, 21202

Explore the dynamic interrelationships of public works and urban life. Learn about the history of Baltimore's public works and the fascinating technology behind clean drinking water, recycling, tunnels and more!

Berrywine Plantations/Linganore Winecellars

13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mt. Airy MD, 21771

Estate vintages, grape, fruit and honey wines will entice you to this spectacular setting in the Linganore Viticultural area. Outdoor music fests, weekend events and picnics add to the fun.

Boordy Vineyards

12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes MD, 21082

Beautiful historic winery and vineyard features award-winning wines. Located in Baltimore County only 25 minutes from Inner Harbor. Open daily for wine tastings, tours, picnicking, and gift shop sales. Many special events; group packages available.

Crayola Works - The Creativity Studio And Store

7000 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover MD, 21076

Every visit to Crayola Works takes you on a magical journey into a world of color and creativity. It's a place where imagination knows no bounds... where artistic self-expression is the special every day!

Ellicott City Scale Model Railroad Association

5236 Thunder Hill Road, Columbia MD, 21045

Model railroading at its finest. Learn, share, buy and sell, enjoy working displays at The Great Scale Model Train Show. Nation's largest. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2000-2001 dates: Oct. 7-8, Jan. 27-28, April 7-8, June 23-24, Oct. 6-7.

Evergreen House

4545 N. Charles Street, Baltimore MD, 21210

Evergreen House, a 48-room Italianate mansion on 26 acres offers guided tours of the home and its magnificent art collections while its carriage house and gardens are available for receptions, meetings, banquets and picnics.

Fell's Point Maritime Museum

1724 Thames Street, Baltimore MD, 21231

Herr Foods Inc. Visitors Center

20 Herr Drive, P.O. Box 300, Nottingham PA, 19362

Manufacturer of quality snack foods since 1946. Take the free tour and see your favorite snacks being made. Visit our Gift Shop and Chipper's Cafe. Handicapped accessible free parking. Call to schedule your tour.

Jewish Museum Of Maryland

15 Lloyd Street, Baltimore MD, 21202

The Jewish Museum of Maryland includes two exhibition galleries, two historic synagogues - Lloyd Street (1845) and Bnai Israel (1876), a research library and archives, and a gift shop. Tuesday - Thursday, 12:00-4:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00-4:00 p.m.; and by appointment.

Ladew Topiary Gardens

3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton MD, 21111

The most outstanding topiary garden in America features 15 thematic flower gardens on 22 acres. The historic manor house, built over three centuries, includes the famous oral library. Nature walk, cafe, gift shop, and Carriage Museum.

Lexington Market, Inc.

400 W. Lexington Street, Baltimore MD, 21201

Historic public market established in 1782. Over 140 merchants selling and displaying foods of every type and description. Open Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Maryland Science Center

601 Light Street, Baltimore MD, 21230

One of Baltimore's premiere locations for family entertainment. Located at the famed Inner Harbor, we offer three full floors of hands-on exhibits, IMAX films, planetarium shows, kids room, observatory, Science Store, and a new café.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

7662 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park CA, 90620

Feast on a four-course meal while watching spectacular pageantry, exquisite horsemanship and an authentic medieval jousting tournament. An unforgettable evening for the entire family.

National Katyn Memorial Committee, Inc.

131 S. Potomac Street, Baltimore MD, 21224

Dedicated to all mistreated Prisoners-of-War, the Polish Officers murdered by the Soviets in 1940 in the Katyn Forest being an extreme example: Katyn Circle Inner Harbor Eastl Hartist-Sculptor Andrew Pitynski. 410-327-1940.

National Museum Of Dentistry

31 S. Greene Street, Baltimore MD, 21201

Discover the power of a healthy smile at the Dental Museum. This Smithsonian affiliate offers visitors interactive, timely, educational exhibits on oral health and dental history in a fun environment.

Port Discovery, The Kid-Powered Museum

35 Market Place, Baltimore MD, 21202

Voted Top Five Children's Museum in the U.S. (Child Magazine, Feb. 2002), Port Discovery, the Kid-Powered Museum offers three floors of ever charming, interactive exhibits and programs for kids ages 4-12.

Power Plant Live!

34 Market Place, Baltimore MD, 21202

Baltimore's premier dining and entertainment district, located adjacent to Baltimore's Inner Harbor. This exciting new development features entertainment, restaurants and nightclubs. All spilling out into a common plaza with outdoor seating.

Pride Of Baltimore, Inc

World Trade Center, 401 E. Pratt Street, Suite 222, Baltimore MD, 21202

Pride of Baltimore II, a replica 1812-era Baltimore Clipper promotes economic trade and tourism for Maryland and Baltimore City. When in home Chesapeake Bay waters, she provides public day sails and is available for group sails/receptions.

Sail Baltimore

1809 Thames Street, Baltimore MD, 21231

Sail Baltimore produces an annual program of visiting ships from around the world to Baltimore's waterfront for visitors to enjoy, from international vessels, tall ships, military ships, environmental and educational vessels.

The Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute & Cultural Center

847 N. Howard Street, Baltimore MD, 21201

Also features permanent exhibitions on Baltimore jazz greats: Billie Holliday, Cab Calloway, Chick Webb, and others.

The Great Blacks In Wax Museum, Inc.

1601-03 E. North Avenue, Baltimore MD, 21213

America's first wax museum of African-American history and culture. Over 100 life-size and life-like wax figures within the museum.

The Power Plant / The Cordish Company

601 E. Pratt Street, The Power Plant, 6th Floor, Baltimore MD, 21202

The Power Plant, located in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, is the country's pre-eminent entertainment complex. Featuring Hard Rock Café, Barnes & Noble, Gold's Gym, and the first-ever ESPN Zone. It's the perfect downtown destination.