Shops stood abandoned. Warehouses were torn down. Piers and wharves deteriorated. The citizens of Baltimore are justifiably proud of the remarkable renaissance of their city. Baltimore s many historic and cultural attractions, parks, gardens, and museums attract visitors as feeding rockfish attract seagulls.
Tourists flock to the city by car, boat, plane and train.
There s far too much to see in a day. Better to pick and choose a few highlights and allow time to fully enjoy them. One way to explore the sites of the Inner Harbor or Fells Point National Historic District while avoiding the anxiety of fighting traffic and finding parking places is to travel by water. Even water taxis are available, with boats running continually every 15 to 40 minutes depending on the season, stopping at various landings to provide access to some of Baltimore s most popular attractions. Boat landings in the Baltimore area provide access to the multistoried National Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center, and the recently restored U. S. Frigate Constellation .