Federal Hill

Baltimore, Fells Point and Harbor East, are nearby areas which are also worth exploring.

Federal Hill has a number of museums, exhibits and show venues nearby that allow visitors to really get a feel for the area. Walk through the exhibits and savor the quiet atmosphere of Port Discovery, the Maryland Science Center and the B&O Railroad Museum. Enjoy seeing the region’s best and brightest performing live at the Rams Head Live, the Lyric Opera House and the Hippodrome Theatre. If you enjoy art, visit the local artwork and other exhibits at the Walters Art Museum and the American Visionary Art Museum.

For those looking to spend quality time with the kids, head to the various child-friendly attractions. Treat the children to a visit to the National Aquarium in Baltimore, and get a glimpse of some unique wildlife.

If the sun is shining get outdoors and make the most of the nearby parks and reserves. Spend a morning in one of the parks and gardens, which include Patterson Park.

If you have time in and around Federal Hill, be sure to visit Washington Monument, Harborplace and Baltimore Cathedral. Should you feel the need for a little spiritual renewal, spend a little time at the area’s most sacred sites, such as the Mount Vernon United Methodist Church.

Add to your wardrobe, grab a bite to eat or just people-watch at nearby shopping hotspots like Lexington Market.

The sporting heart and soul of Federal Hill, is the iconic Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the stomping ground of the legendary Baltimore Orioles baseball team in summer. The stadium also offers interesting tours when there is no game on, giving sports fans a chance to learn about the stadium’s inner workings and about sports heroes from the past.

Finding somewhere handy to base yourself within the Federal Hill area couldn’t be easier. For a good night’s sleep be sure to check out the Lord Baltimore Hotel, the Days Inn Inner Harbor, and the Mount Vernon Hotel.