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Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.National Aquarium in BaltimoreParent rating: ![]() Location: 501 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD The National Aquarium in Baltimore is a fantastic place to visit. With three pavilions and five floors to explore, it boasts over 16,000 animals, including those found in a tropical rainforest,...
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The Maryland Zoo in BaltimoreParent rating: ![]() Location: Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD Roam Druid Hill Park with over 2,700 amazing animals at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Crow with the roosters, roar with the lions, snort with the hippos, bray with the donkies, and growl with ...
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Meadowbrook Aquatic CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 5700 Cottonworth Avenue, PO Box 10493, Baltimore, MD The Meadowbrook Aquatic Center combines recreational, lap swimming, swim lessons, a line of weight equipment with cardio machines, aerobics classes, Masters swimming, tennis, arthritis plus, wa...
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Kenilworth Farmer's MarketParent rating: ![]() Location: Kenilworth Drive, The Shops at Kenilworth, Baltimore, MD The Kenilworth Farmer's Market features fresh vegetables, seasonal fruit, meat, honey, and maple syrup. All of the vendors are producer only and located within 100 miles of the market; two of w...
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Druid Hill ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 3100 Swann Drive, Baltimore, MD Druid Hill Park encompasses almost 800 acres of beautiful scenery, including miles of paths, lakes, a reservoir, fountains, a regular pool and a wading pool, tennis courts, softball and basebal...
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Urban PiratesParent rating: ![]() Location: Ann St. Pier Fell's Point, Baltimore, MD Adventure awaits in Baltimore's inner harbor, where Urban Pirates hosts interactive pirate adventures that include dressing, talking, and singing like pirates; searching for sunken treas...
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Patterson ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: South Patterson Park Avenue, Baltimore, MD Patterson Park, known as the "Best Backyard in Baltimore," is one of the oldest parks in the city, and offers a fantastic array of activities and a beautiful 155-acre park setting. Poin... |
Baltimore Farmers' MarketParent rating: ![]() Location: Holiday & Saratoga Streets, Under JFX viaduct, Baltimore, MD The Baltimore Farmers' Market has been running for over 30 years, every Sunday morning, from May through December. The market is the largest producers-only market in Maryland, and features fres...
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Highlandtown Farmers' MarketParent rating: ![]() Location: 3500 Block of Bank Street, Baltimore, MD All of the producers at the Highlandtown Farmers' Market are located within a 50 mile radius of Highlandtown. Product offerings include natural free-range brown eggs, pasture raised chicken and...
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Harborplace AmphitheaterParent rating: ![]() Location: 200 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD The Harborplace Amphitheater is an open stage surrounded by terraced steps smack in the middle of the bustle of the Inner Harbor. In addition to hosting many of the city's big events, the Amphi...
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Canton Waterfront ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 3001 Boston Street, Baltimore, MD Canton Waterfront Park is a pleasant stretch of grass and walkway along the harbor - ideal for picnics, strolls, fishing, and watching boats. The park is also home to the Maryland Korean War Me...
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War Memorial PlazaParent rating: ![]() Location: N. Gay and Fayette Streets, Baltimore, MD The War Memorial is located across a grassy plaza from City Hall and the entrance features some spectacular statues of war horses. Originally erected in honor of the Maryland citizens who died ...
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Inner HarborParent rating: ![]() Location: Pratt and Light Streets, Baltimore, MD Baltimore's Inner Harbor is a gathering place for locals and tourists alike, offering great views, street performances, all kinds of dining and shopping opportunities, cruises, and more. Many c...
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Cylburn ArboretumParent rating: ![]() Location: 4915 Greenspring Avenue, Baltimore, MD The Cylburn Arboretum is a 207-acre urban park featuring the Cylburn Mansion; over 20 different gardens (including one for children); collections of Japanese maples, hollies, conifers, Maryland...
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Mount Vernon PlaceParent rating: ![]() Location: 600 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD Mount Vernon Place is home to the first large-scale monument to George Washington in the nation. Four park squares surround the Monument in the form of a Greek Cross; the squares running north ...
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