Baltimore Airport & Attractions - USA
Baltimore airport information, travel advice, links and guides
Baltimore-Washington International Airport Phone: +1 410 859 7992. Airport Location & Facilities: The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of
Baltimore and 30 miles (50km) north of Washington.There are restaurants, bars, shops,
duty-free and ATMs throughout the airport. Other facilities include
currency exchange desks, postal services and information help
desks. There is a business centre in the International Terminal and
fax and Internet facilities at the top of Piers C and D. Facilities
for the disabled are good. Departure Tax: None. Airport Transfers & Parking: The airport train station has trains going
to both central Baltimore and Washington DC; the station is
connected to the terminal by shuttle buses. A light rail service is
also available to downtown Baltimore and Hunt Valley. There are
also various bus services to both cities, some dropping off at the
central hotels. Taxis are available and cost around $20 to
Baltimore and $55 to Washington DC.A short-term car park is in front of the
terminal, and long-term parking is available that is connected to
the terminal by shuttle buses. Website: www.bwiairport.com
Top Things to Do In Baltimore
Maryland Science Center The new glass, steel and concrete structure
on the Inner Harbor houses the Maryland Science Center with five
storeys of interactive exhibits, an IMAX theatre, the world-famous
Davis Planetarium and an observatory. National Aquarium The National Aquarium is Maryland's leading
tourist attraction, and one of the best aquariums in the world. Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad Museum The B&O Railroad Museum's roster of
rolling stock, historic railway buildings, and assortment of
memorabilia from stations and trains makes it a Mecca for
trainspotters, but even for those who are not train fanatics, this
is one of the best sights in Baltimore and is a fascinating place
for the whole family. Fort McHenry The Fort McHenry National Monument will
forever be associated with America's national anthem written by the
poet Francis Scott Key while watching the British attack during the
War of 1812. Western Maryland Western Maryland is a haven for outdoor
enthusiasts in every season, with beautiful scenery, thousands of
acres of parkland, lakes for swimming, fly-fishing and boating,
winter skiing and white-water rafting.
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Travel Guide - Baltimore
As Maryland's biggest city and one of the USA's
busiest ports, Baltimore's position at the end of the Patapsco
River that feeds into Chesapeake Bay gives the city easy access to
the Atlantic Ocean and it became an important port and shipbuilding
centre.
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