Dc to Inner Harbor, Baltimore - feasible???
Apr 12th, 2002, 04:40 PM
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Dc to Inner Harbor, Baltimore - feasible???
Will be visiting Alexandria and DC in a couple of weeks -- Would love to also see Inner Harbor in Baltimore -- Any suggestions on the best way and easiest way to get there -- Someone suggested taking a train from DC - others have suggesed we drive --- Is a day enough there???
Apr 12th, 2002, 06:32 PM
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Yes, a (long) day is probably enough for Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Be sure to visit the National Aquarium, and take in the view from Federal Hill on the south side of the Harbor. There's also a small Civil War Museum at the President Street station nearby. And the B&O Railroad Museum is a short cab ride away.
If you've got a car, it certainly isn't a bad drive. The Inner Harbor is readily accessible from I-95.
There are two ways to get there by train:
(1) Take a MARC (Maryland Commuter) train or Amtrak from Union Station, DC to Penn Station, Baltimore. You'll then have to take a cab from Penn Station to the Inner Harbor -- it's maybe 15 blocks.
(2) Take a MARC train from Union Station to Camden Station, Baltimore. This gets out in the shadow of the Camden Yards baseball stadium. You can then walk from there to the Inner Harbor (5 or 6 blocks).
Of course, the commuter trains run a lot less on weekends, so these are most attractive as an alternative during the week.
If you've got a car, it certainly isn't a bad drive. The Inner Harbor is readily accessible from I-95.
There are two ways to get there by train:
(1) Take a MARC (Maryland Commuter) train or Amtrak from Union Station, DC to Penn Station, Baltimore. You'll then have to take a cab from Penn Station to the Inner Harbor -- it's maybe 15 blocks.
(2) Take a MARC train from Union Station to Camden Station, Baltimore. This gets out in the shadow of the Camden Yards baseball stadium. You can then walk from there to the Inner Harbor (5 or 6 blocks).
Of course, the commuter trains run a lot less on weekends, so these are most attractive as an alternative during the week.
Apr 12th, 2002, 07:20 PM
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Driving will be the quickest way; if the traffic gods are with you, the trip will take less than an hour. It's probably the best way to get there from Alexandria.
A day is definitely enough to see the Inner Harbor. Make reservations to go to the Aquarium, it's great.
And if you have the time, visit Fells Point or go to Little Italy for a meal. Both are 5 minutes from the harbor
A day is definitely enough to see the Inner Harbor. Make reservations to go to the Aquarium, it's great.
And if you have the time, visit Fells Point or go to Little Italy for a meal. Both are 5 minutes from the harbor
Apr 14th, 2002, 11:52 AM
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a day is fine, take your car you'll have more freedom! from old town Alexandria, pop on Rt. 95 north to Baltimore Washington parkway (you are about 40 minutes away doing the speed limit!) beong the Harbor check out Lexington markets (great lunch options!) or do some shopping at Fells Point (Antiques) finish the day with dinner in Little Italy!
Apr 15th, 2002, 08:05 AM
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The National Aquarium is in Washington DC and is not worth the time. The Baltimore Aquarium is in the inner harbor, and is definitely worth the trip! If you drive up (about 45 minute drive), try to leave after 9-9:30am and don't return between 4-6:30pm to avoid rush hour. A 45 minute car ride will turn into a 1.5 hour one. Car is the most direct, fastest way to go, but the train is a great option. The MARC train runs on weekdays, and the Camden Line goes from Union Station to Camden Yards (2 block walk from inner harbor). If you take the Penn Line, I recommend that you take it from Union Station to BWI, then switch to light rail into Camden Yards, and walk from there. You'll have a great time. Go to www.mtamaryland.com for train/light rail/subway & bus info.
