National Aquarium of Baltimore

Written by Matt Rosenfeld
The biggest attraction in Baltimore's Inner Harbor is the National Aquarium.  This gigantic building gives visitors the opportunity to see ocean life from all over the world.  For any sea creature lover, this is definitely a must visit!  We did feel though that the price was a little bit high for what was offered (we thought the aquariums in Camden, NJ and Boston, MA were a better value). The way the aquarium is structured makes it difficult to go from one section to another without having to do a large amount of backtracking, especially for the animal feedings and the caretaker talks.

Additionally, due of the immense popularity of the aquarium, it can get very crowded on weekends, making it difficult to move through the exhibits and see the sea life without waiting for a while.

Our recommendation, when you walk into the aquarium, your party can either go through Blue Wonders first, or, behind you is Animal Planet Australia and Dolphin Discovery. Most people go straight to Blue Wonders, leaving Animal Planet Australia and Dolphin Discovery relatively empty, and easier to navigate if Blue Wonders is crowded.

So, while we do recommend this as an attraction when visiting Baltimore's Inner Harbor, be aware of the high price and potential crowds, and definitely check out some of the other options around the country.