Baltimore Inner Harbor Offers Fun For
The Whole Family
by: 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 Baltimore
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
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- elizabeth@airfarex.com
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