National Aquarium
Inner Harbor, Baltimore · Baltimore · ~0.4 mi from downtown Baltimore
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$49.95 for adults · $39.95 youth 5-20
Baltimore's Inner Harbor landmark: a glass rainforest at the top, dolphins, jellies and the Shark Alley ring tank spiraling down through five levels and 20,000 animals. It is the city's splurge attraction — kids 4 and under are free.
Book tickets on the official site
Good for
The Inner Harbor's glass mountain of sharks
Crowd
Families, shark fans and Inner Harbor days
Getting there
Charm City Circulator and MTA buses serve Pratt St; Light Rail to Convention Center
Parking
Paid garages around the Inner Harbor; the aquarium validates at partner garages
Accessibility
Step-free throughout; wheelchairs available