The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel is
nestled on the bay on Inner Harbor. The hotel is
a short walk away from a variety of dining,
shopping, and entertainment destinations.
The following are links of things to do and see while you
visit. Get discounts and coupons at
Baltimore.org.
Ed Kane's Water Taxi
For
transportation in and around Baltimore's Inner Harbor, the
water
taxi is an affordable solution and boards right at the
landing outside the hotel. One $10.00 ticket allows you
unlimited travel for the day. The water taxi schedule in April
will be:
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Inner Harbor Restaurants
Elegant gourmet cuisine, ethnic
foods from around the world and plenty of fresh seafood from
Maryland's Chesapeake Bay abound. Come sample a taste of
Baltimore at one of the many
Inner Harbor restaurants.
Pier Six Pavillion
Pier
Six Pavillion hosts concerts and events, and is directly across from the
Marriott Waterfront. No performances have been listed for April
2011 at this time, but more information will be posted as soon
as it is available.
Distance from hotel by foot: .2 mi, about 4 minutes
Baltimore Maritime Museum
The
Baltimore
Maritime Museum
consists of three ships
anchored in the Inner Harbor as well as a transplanted
lighthouse. A Coast Guard Cutter, World War II submarine and
floating lighthouse ship all have their own stories and provide
a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives of 20th-century
sailors.
Distance from hotel by foot:
.4 mi, about 7 minutes
Power Plant Live!
A block away from Baltimore's
Inner Harbor is
Power
Plant Live, a premier dining and entertainment district that
features a variety of restaurants and nightclubs surrounding a
common plaza. There is also outdoor seating which often features
live performances. More information about events in April will
be shared as they become available.
Distance from hotel by foot:
.5 mi, about 9 minutes
National Aquarium
The National Aquarium
in Baltimore houses sharks, dolphins, rays and tropical fish
among the more than 16,000 creatures in naturalistic exhibits,
including a walk-through rain forest, an exciting live-action
dolphin show and a new Australian exhibit.
Distance from hotel by foot: .5 mi, about 9 minutes
Port Discovery Children's Museum
Bringing
the family?
Port
Discovery Children's Museum provides experiences that ignite
imagination, inspire learning and nurture growth through play.
The Museum offers 3 floors of educational, interactive and
hands-on/minds-on experiences designed for children ages 2-10
years of age.
Distance from hotel by foot:
.5 mi, about 9 minutes
HarborPlace and the Gallery
Located in
the heart of the Inner Harbor on Pratt Street,
Harborplace and The Gallery offer unique shopping, diverse
dining and a variety of entertainment right on the picturesque
waterfront.
Distance from hotel by foot:
.7 mi, about 13 minutes
Charm City Cakes
Chef Duff and his team do not
give tours or accommodate visitors at their bakery, but if you
want to buy
Charm City Cakes merchandise, you can do so at Best
of Baltimore in the Light Street
Pavilion at HarborPlace. You can reach the store at 410-727-4551
if you have any questions. Right now they have T-shirts, Aprons,
Mugs and Caps.
Distance from hotel:
.8 mi, about 16 minutes
World Trade Center
Seeming to hover 405 feet
directly over top of the harbor, the World Trade Center in
Baltimore offers the best view of the city in every direction
from the
“Top of the World” Observation Level on the 27th floor.
Constructed in 1977, its 32 floors make up the world's tallest
equilateral 5-sided building.
Distance from hotel by foot:
1.1 mi, about 23 minutes
Baltimore Orioles
Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the
beautiful baseball-only facility in downtown Baltimore, became
the official home of the Orioles on April 6, 1992. Be sure to
see the
Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame exhibit and the Babe Ruth
Birthplace and Museum located nearby. You can also visit the
Sports Legends Museum which offers 22,000 square feet of
artifacts and interactive exhibits, transforming Camden Station
into one of the most spectacular sports museums in America. The
Minnesota Twins are scheduled to be in town during our
Conference.
Distance from hotel by foot:
1.3 mi, about 24 minutes
M&T Bank Stadium, Home of the Baltimore
Ravens
M&T Bank Stadium is located at the south point of Camden
Yards and is the crowning jewel of the NFL's premier sports
facilities. With a capacity of 71,008, this aesthetic structure
is the home of the
Ravens.
While our Conference is not held during football season, the
stadium may be hosting lacrosse events while we are in
Baltimore. More information will be shared as it is available.
Distance from hotel by foot:
1.7 mi, about 34 minutes
Maryland Science Center
Let your
senses and your mind wander as you experience the numerous
sights and hands-on activities at the
Maryland Science
Center. Featuring an IMAX theater and a planetarium, it's
sure to please everyone.
Distance from hotel by foot:
1.83 mi, about 28 minutes
Or you can take the
water taxi
Fort McHenry
A famous
point of interest best known for its role in the Battle of
Baltimore,
Fort McHenry, successfully staved off the British invasion
of the fort by 1,000 Americans that inspired Francis Scott Key,
a lawyer and amateur poet, to compose the Star Spangled Banner,
originally entitled Defense of Fort McHenry.
Distance from hotel: 3.2
mi
Take the
water taxi directly to Fort McHenry
