Quick Summary:

  • How can you keep kids entertained in Baltimore?
    • It is not difficult to keep kids entertained in Baltimore, as there are hundreds of fascinating museums, parks, and activities to choose from.
  • What is one museum where kids can learn about Maryland’s history?
    • Kids can learn about Maryland’s railroad history and see huge locomotives at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum.
  • What is a fun outdoor activity for families in Baltimore?
    • On a sunny day, a stroll through the massive Fort McHenry National Monument is like a trip into the past.


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1. Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens with Kids ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens with Kids | Exploring Baltimore with Kids
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2. Maryland Zoo with Kids ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. National Aquarium with Kids

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4. Port Discovery

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5. The Walter Art Museum

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6. Baltimore Ghost Tours

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7. The Charmery

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8. B&O Railroad Museum

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9. Baltimore Museum of Industry with Kids

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10. Black Cherry Puppet Theater

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11. Maryland Science Center

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Maryland Science Center | Exploring Baltimore with Kids
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12. Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park Museum

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Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park Museum | Exploring Baltimore with Kids
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13. Baltimore's Miracle on 34th St

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14. The Book Thing

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15. Carroll Park

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Carroll Park | Exploring Baltimore with Kids
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16. Druid Hill Park

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Druid Hill Park | Exploring Baltimore with Kids
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17. Autobahn Indoor Speedway

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18. Terrapin Adventures

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Terrapin Adventures | Exploring Baltimore with Kids
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19. Chessie Paddle Boats

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Canton Waterfront Park

Located between Boston Street and the Baltimore Harbor, the eight-acre Canton Waterfront Park is a scenic green space that offers wonderful views of the harbor and provides access to the popular recreational area. Across the water is massive Fort McHenry, providing a glimpse into the city’s past, as well as huge U.S. Navy ships docked in the adjacent Clinton Street Marine Terminal. The park is a popular destination for fishing and boating, with a large fishing pier and a boat ramp. Within the park is the Korean War Memorial, featuring a history of this war and containing the names of 527 Maryland residents who died in it.

3001 Boston St, Baltimore, MD 21224, Phone: 410-396-7931

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