As a Baltimore native & someone who is always looking for budget friendly things to do in Baltimore, I'm sharing a few of my favorite FREE things to do with you :) I've personally visited everywhere on this list and would highly recommend them to...
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FREE. This is a hidden gem near the zoo and it's so beautiful! It's free to visit (although it's run by volunteers so $5 donations are encouraged). They have seven distinct green-houses & on-site naturalists to discuss gardening, etc. Plus, you h...
Rawlings Conservatory
FREE. Recognized as one of the most beautiful libraries the world. FREE to enter & open to the public! This library is one of the most beautiful in the world & a must-visit during your trip to Baltimore. You don't need to spend a ton of time ...
George Peabody Library
FREE art museum with over 30,000+ pieces of art including sculptures, Egyptian art, medieval, etc. Plan for 2 hours here!
The Walters Art Museum
You can use Baltimore's FREE Water Taxi to navigate your way to different waterfront neighborhoods. Plus, it's a great way to get a “boat ride” for free ;)
Baltimore Water Taxi
Irvine Nature Center is FREE to attend on Friday's! They have hiking trails & a nature exhibit. This is a great family-friendly thing to do in Baltimore!
Irvine Nature Center
FREE. There's a nature education center, hiking trails, and beautiful grounds for a picnic! This is such a hidden gem in Baltimore & family-friendly. Plus, they are dog friendly! Recommend riding your bike here too as they have pathways.
Cylburn Arboretum
FREE art museum! I would pair this with a visit to Gertrude's for brunch :)
Baltimore Museum of Art
Most of the 43-acre grounds are FREE! You can walk the waterfront & see the many cherry blossoms for free (during cherry blossom season). If you want to enter the fort, it costs $15.
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
FREE to visit! This is great for those that love spooky things.
Edgar Allan Poe's Grave
FREE. 62+ acre park in Towson with historic sculptures, and beautiful architecture.
Hampton National Historic Site
FREE Books! Open 1x a month.
Book Thing of Baltimore Inc
TULIPS! Beautiful FREE garden for picnic. Best time to visit is the Spring (April)
Sherwood Gardens
Baltimore's first FREE grocery store at the Enoch Pratt Street Library! Open to everyone.
Pratt Free Market
Annual city-wide festival where you get access to iconic historic Baltimore institutions for FREE all day!
Doors Open Baltimore
1 hour from Baltimore - FREE to visit. They also have a butterfly exhibit (may cost extra but it's affordable).
