Things to Do in Baltimore
When you aren’t in a session or visiting the Exhibit Area, there’s a lot to explore in Baltimore’s vibrant arts and culinary scenes.
Scroll down for dining options in and near the hotel as well as other great places to put on your list as you plan your trip.
Restaurants
Onsite Dining Options
apropoe’s
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
Our 1920s prohibition style restaurant apropoe’s, named with a nod to our favorite macabre author, Edgar Allan Poe, offers a fresh take on American Food with sparkling natural light and beautiful views of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Our talented chefs are experts in creating exquisite dishes using only the freshest and finest ingredients. Each dish is crafted with care and precision, resulting in a dining experience that is truly unforgettable. From classic favorites to innovative new creations, our menu offers a wide variety of dishes including the Baltimore must have, the crab cake. Our culinary team pride themselves in using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients whenever possible, and their commitment to quality is reflected in every bite.
Offsite Dining Options (up to 20 min walking distance)
Additional dining options will be added soon. Explore the Visit Baltimore Restaurant Map as a PDF or interactive Google map.
Museums and Cultural Attractions
Fort McHenry National Monument
2400 E Fort Ave
Historic Ships of Baltimore
301 E Pratt St
National Aquarium
501 E Pratt St
American Visionary Art Museum
800 Key Hwy
Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum Dr
Walters Art Museum
600 N Charles St
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History and Culture
830 E Pratt St
Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum
203 N Amity St
Baltimore Guides
Charm City Passport
Visit Baltimore has partnered with local attractions, restaurants, and retailers, to offer a collection of discounts and savings with this FREE, mobile-friendly passport.
BoP Pass
With the free BoP Pass, it pays to explore Baltimore’s rich Black history and culture. In addition to coupons for discounted admission to Baltimore museums and special offers from local businesses, the pass highlights the many free locales in which you can deepen your knowledge of famous African American figures like Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman and the celebrities that once occupied Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts & Entertainment District.
Visit Baltimore Official Guide
Visit Baltimore’s Black-Owned Business Directory 2026
Banner: Crabs. Credit: Visit Baltimore.