# Visiting Baltimore with toddlers and little kids: the plan

> Stay near the Inner Harbor. Port Discovery, the National Aquarium and the Maryland Science Center are all a walk apart, and the zoo and the B&O Railroad Museum are short drives. Here’s a plan with nap time built in.

- Last checked: 2026-10-28
- One- and two-day plans with a nap in the middle
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## Top 2 can’t-miss spots

- **Port Discovery Children’s Museum** (Inner Harbor, 35 Market Place): Closed Tue–Wed in the fall. Cost: $25.95 per person. Site: https://www.portdiscovery.org/visit/
- **National Aquarium** (Inner Harbor, 501 E. Pratt St.): Strollers are checked at the entrance. Cost: Free kids, $49.95 adults. Site: https://aqua.org/Visit/

## If you have one day

1. **MORNING**: National Aquarium (Kids 4 and under free · Inner Harbor, 501 E. Pratt St. · Free kids, $49.95 adults). https://aqua.org/Visit/
2. **Nap**: Back to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
3. **AFTER NAP**: Port Discovery Children’s Museum (Check the fall hours · Inner Harbor, 35 Market Place · $25.95 per person). https://www.portdiscovery.org/visit/

## If you have two days

Day 1 is the one-day plan above. Day 2:

1. **MORNING**: The Maryland Zoo (Opens at 10am · Druid Hill Park, One Safari Place). https://www.marylandzoo.org/visit/tickets-hours/
2. **LUNCH**: Lexington Market (Food stalls · Downtown). https://www.lexingtonmarket.com/
3. **Nap**: Back to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
4. **AFTER NAP**: B&O Railroad Museum (Free parking · Southwest Baltimore, 901 W. Pratt St. · $12 kids, $20 adults). https://nationalrailroad.org/visit-the-bo/plan-your-visit/admissions-hours/

## Where to stay

- **Inner Harbor** (inner harbor): Port Discovery, the aquarium and the science center are all a short walk apart. Near Port Discovery Children’s Museum and National Aquarium.

## Easy restaurants near the big stops

- **Lexington Market** (Food hall, Downtown): Dozens of stalls under one roof; closed Sundays. https://www.lexingtonmarket.com/

## Rainy-day backup plan

- **Port Discovery Children’s Museum**: Indoors.
- **National Aquarium**: Indoors.

## Practical tips

- Parking: The zoo and the B&O museum have free parking.
- Strollers: The aquarium doesn’t allow strollers on its exhibit route; bring a carrier.


## Happening this week

- **ZooBOO! at the Maryland Zoo** (10am–4pm) at The Maryland Zoo. Included with Zoo admission. https://littlesweekly.com/baltimore/#e-zooboo_at_the_maryland_zoo
- **Cylburn ArBOOretum** (5–7:30pm) at Cylburn Arboretum. $5 in advance plus fees, $10 at the door; 2 and under free. https://littlesweekly.com/baltimore/#e-cylburn_arbooretum
- **Fell’s Point Trick or Treat** (Sat 1–4pm) at Fell’s Point shops. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/baltimore/#e-fells_point_trick_or_treat
- **Trick or Treat at Baltimore Peninsula** (Sat 5–8pm) at Elijah’s Park, Baltimore Peninsula. Free; RSVP on the event page. https://littlesweekly.com/baltimore/#e-trick_or_treat_at_baltimore_peninsula
- **Pumpkin Drop (Towson)** (Sun 1:30–2:30pm) at Towson Branch. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/baltimore/#e-pumpkin_drop_towson

Full list with every outing: https://littlesweekly.com/baltimore/index.md

## Holiday pages

- [Santa in Baltimore: breakfast with Santa, photos and Santa trains (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/baltimore/santa/index.md)
- [Christmas lights in Baltimore for little kids (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/baltimore/christmas-lights/index.md)

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
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## FAQ

### Is Baltimore kid-friendly?
For a family with kids under 6, yes. Our Baltimore guide lists 10 places we checked for little kids, plus 4 free places and 4 picks for babies and toddlers. This page adds 1 easy restaurant near the big stops and free storytimes at 2 library systems. This week’s list has 28 dated outings for ages 0–6. See [free things to do in Baltimore](https://littlesweekly.com/baltimore/guide/#free) and [this weekend’s list](https://littlesweekly.com/baltimore/).

### Where should we stay with a toddler?
The Inner Harbor keeps Port Discovery, the aquarium and the science center walkable.

### What if it rains?
Port Discovery, the National Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center and the B&O roundhouse are all indoors.