Thursday, December 19: Baltimore’s Inner Harbor is a historic seaport, tourist attraction and landmark. It was described by the Urban Land Institute in 2009 as “the model for post-industrial waterfront redevelopment around the world (Wikipedia: Inner Harbor).”
There are numerous attractions at the Inner Harbor, including the Maryland Science Center, water cruises, the National Aquarium, restaurants galore and the observation deck on the 27th floor of the World Trade Center of Baltimore. Since I came today for the Christmas Market, I enjoy just walking around taking pictures of the picturesque harbor, stopping at the National Aquarium and having a light dinner at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
I find the Inner Harbor so picturesque, I think I’m going to spend more time exploring what Baltimore has to offer.
When I come out of the National Aquarium, it’s dark. The after dark version will follow in another post. 🙂
We had a trip to Baltimore & the Maryland countryside planned a few years ago but something came up and it never happened. I know it’s a very interesting place – and I bet dinner was great!
Yes, it was, Lynn. I’m going to have to explore more in that area because I found my excursion there really enjoyable. 🙂
It looks like a wealthy city Cathy? I love the composition of your fourth photo 🙂
It’s funny, Gilly, I’ve always thought of Baltimore as a hardscrabble city, the poor younger sister of Washington. I think there are many poor neighborhoods there, but at least the Inner Harbor does look pretty upscale. Sadly, I haven’t explored enough of Baltimore to know much about it.
Thanks so much!
How did I miss this one, Cathy? The hip and trendy side of Baltimore. Quite a contrast but I rather like the ‘gritty’ reality 🙂
Forgot to say, on the other post, many thanks for joining in on my walks, and for the nice mention and link 🙂 Did you see the mess I got in with Amy’s post, trying to disable the comments? The night just spun away from me, but I’ll know better next time. (or I’ll avoid the ‘reblog’).
Big hugs, hon! Keep that chin up and put all that energy to good use.
Much love 🙂 Your barmy friend.
Yes, Jo, there is quite a difference between the hip and trendy and the gritty side of Baltimore. The gritty side is certainly more photogenic. I’m glad to join in your walks; I love walking almost as much as you do! On Saturday, I’m doing a 10k walk in Richmond with Sarah (she’s running), and I hear it’s supposed to be pouring rain. 😦
I wouldn’t know the first thing about disabling comments on reblogs! Too much technology overload, that’s for sure!! At least you’re trying. 🙂
Jo, you crack me up. You know I always have to look up your British words. It’s amazing to me sometimes that Brits and Americans speak the same language. I found that “barmy” is another word for “balmy” – mad, crazy. Love it! Hugs to you, you barmy girl. xxx