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Offered languages
- English
Ages 5-12 recommended for scavenger hunt sheets
All ages for audio portion of the tour.
This tour allows adults to hear the in-depth history of some of the best stops along Baltimore's Inner Harbor while providing activities to keep young guests occupied.
Starting at American Visionary Art Museum and it's very affordable gift shop provides items to keep little ones engaged when the grown ups are talking too much.
The second stop at the beautiful Rash Fields lets kiddos do some swinging, sliding, and climbing to get out excess energy.
The massive USS Constellation and brightly colored dragon paddle boats, looking out for dolphins and oysters, and finding homophones on the wordwalk are all part of this engaging two hour tour that leaves plenty of time to revisit the sites we explore.
All youth guests receive a scavenger hunt sheet to make history fun and engaging. Grown ups are allowed to help kids complete the sheet!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet under the Whirl-A-Gig in the courtyard to start this fun-filled tour for young guests who bring a grown along for the ride.
Walk back to AVAM (15 minutes) or Boat to the westside via the Harbor Connector (free Monday-Friday) or Water Taxi (tickets sold on boat Saturday and Sunday) or spend time at one of the many sites we explored.
Itinerary
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1American Visionary Art Museum
The only Outsider Art Museum in America and boy is it eye candy! The mosaic exterior and pine tree made of mirrors is just the start. The Space Egg is magnetic and the gift shop has tons of high quality, affordable items to keep kiddos busy. Youth guests will have a scavenger hunt item at this stop.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The brand new Rash Fields are at the base of Federal Hill, a marvelous Revolutionary and War of 1812 look spot. Grown ups can hear the story of Fed Hill while little ones grab some swing set, slide, and climbing time. Little ones will have a scavenger hunt item at this stop
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3USS Constellation
The first ship in the US Navy was made right here in Baltimore. Adult guests will hear her history and the history of Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Youth guests will have a scavenger hunt item here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Chessie, The Chesapeake Bay Sea Monster lives! She's a paddle boat with a great history. Hear the story of how Chessie was discovered and how she's played a vital role in educating children (and their grown ups!) about how to keep The Bay healthy. Youth guests will have a scavenger hunt item here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
I.M. Pei graced Baltimore with the tallest 5-sided building in the world long before he became famous. Here the story of the giant lights on the building, as well as the incredibly moving story of the 9-11 memorial in front of the building. Youth guests will have a scavenger activity at this stop.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6National Aquarium
Baltimore's beloved mayor, William Donald Schaefer, got us the first national aquarium in America and Waterfront Partnership created a wetland right next to it. Hear the story of Schaefer and the seal pond, as well as Waterfront Partnership's effort to keep the harbor clean. Youth guests will have a scavenger hunt activity here.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Mister Trashwheel keeps 1,000,000 pounds of trash out of the harbor every year. Hear how he got started and how he now has three partners in fighting trash, as well as the history of the Jones Falls River. Youth guests will have a scavenger hunt activity here.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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