About Baltimore Inner Harbor

This Baltimore tourist attraction describes both the waterfront area of the Patapsco River and the surrounding neighborhoods. Baltimore Inner Harbor is one of the oldest seaports in the United States dating back to the 1700s and is located near historic Fort McHenry that was a key defense position against the British during the War of 1812. Today the area is surrounded by cultural institutions, restaurants, stores and historic vessels such as National Aquarium, Baltimore Museum of Industry, American Visionary Art Museum, Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards, Baltimore Maritime Museum, Camden Yard Sports Complex, Baltimore Convention Center and Maryland Science Center.