Become a Virtual Tourist Member Today!  Sign Up for Free | Sign In
Baltimore Packing Lists
Search:

Baltimore Hotels

Real reviews from real travelers.

Baltimore Packing Lists

Tips on what to pack for a trip to Baltimore, posted by real travelers and Baltimore locals.
Baltimore Map
Sort By:  Most Recent | Best Rated
Incredible change of seasons.....
  • Tip Rating:
  • Jabberjenn
  • Updated By Jabberjenn on May 25, 2004
  • Baltimore Page by Jabberjenn
  • Don't visit without checking the forecast first! - Baltimore
    Don't visit without checking
    the forecast first!
    by Jabberjenn
    The Baltimore area certainly is one of those cities that requires strategic packing depending on the season. Winters can be brutal here...the whipping winds scream across the Inner Harbor area, and even a few inches of snow causes the city to come to a halt. In the summer, it actually feels as if you were in a tropical rainforest...the temperatures soar into the high 90's and the humidity is enough to drench your clothes in a matter of minutes. You can get a wicked sunburn at an Orioles game, and be frozen to the core at a Ravens game! Be realistic and check "weather.com" before you visit!

    Sunscreen in the summer and a frost-bite kit in the winter! (Kidding, but the weather is extreme at times!)

    Loads and loads of film to photograph our beautiful "Charm City".

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful

    Visiting Baltimore?

    Read reviews about Baltimore Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    Baltimore Weather: Fairly Consistent
  • Tip Rating:
  • AKtravelers
  • By AKtravelers on November 12, 2005
  • Baltimore Page by AKtravelers
  • Summer comes to the Baltimore area in November - Baltimore
    Summer comes to the Baltimore
    area in November
    by AKtravelers
    In packing for a trip to Baltimore, you can count on a few things. It will be cold, damp and windy in the winter. It can reach 47F/10C any time of the winter, but there will always be a week where the temperatures will hover right around freezing. With the nearly constant wind, those days feel pretty cold. You won't need long underwear, but you will need gloves and a winter coat. It can and does snow.
    The summer, in contrast, is hot and humid. Expect near 100% humidity all the time, with temperatures above 90F/35C frequently. We hate it, but theevenings are nice.
    The fall and spring are the most pleasant seasons. Fall is the best, with warm weather potentially lasting until Thanksgiving. The attached picture was taken on 7 November, and it was shorts and tee shirts weather. We call this "Indian Summer". However, we've had a 10-inch/.25 meter snow storm on 11 November, so the fall can be fickle.

    November and March/April would be the hardest months to pack for, as you can have everything from a blizzard to a summer day during those months.

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Baltimore Blues
  • Tip Rating:
  • frankcanfly
  • Updated By frankcanfly on February 16, 2006
  • Baltimore Page by frankcanfly
  • Baltimore Packing Lists
    by frankcanfly
    Laura Lippman, a writer for the local Baltimore Sun Newpaper, has also written a wonderful series of mystery books based in Baltimore.

    'Baltimore Blues' is the first in a series... I found all on Amazon.com

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Packing List
  • Tip Rating:
  • drmorf
  • By drmorf on August 26, 2002
  • Baltimore Page by drmorf
  • Baltimore Packing Lists
    by drmorf
    I was able to take just a carry-on for my 5-day stay. It was HOT and HUMID three of the five days I was in Baltimore-prepare to sweat! Check out the huimidity just hanging in the air above Camden Yards in the photo.

    Casual works everywhere I went. Baltimore seems very laid-back when it comes to fashion and snobbiness. Dress comfortably. Baltimore does have its share of thunderstorms in the summer-I brought and used my umbrella!

    Bring a de-humidifer if you visit in the summer months ;-)

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Packing List
  • Tip Rating:
  • cultrlenigma
  • By cultrlenigma on September 8, 2002
  • Baltimore Page by cultrlenigma
  • one word, BACKPACKS. A must and a godsend when hiking around downtown. If you have a baby, don;t use a baby bag - BACKPACK. If you ahve a purse and want to shop, BACKPACK. Get my point?

    Tennis Shoes in any weather, maybe some good boots in the winter, we do get snow, and we use salt. UGH. Sandals cool too in the summer. It get's muggy downtown.

    Allergy medicine if you have allergy to ragweed pollen. Definitely. AND any asthma stuff in the summer.

    Not many places downtown to just stop in and get batteries. Most stores are aimed at shopping tourists, not really at supplying tourists, if you get my drift. There are three photo shops that I know of - one in the Gallery, and two on Baltimore St.

    Dunno, I always go home...lol.

    Sunscreen

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful

    Visiting Baltimore?

    Read reviews about Baltimore Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    Packing List
  • Tip Rating:
  • By S_J_Miller on August 25, 2002
  • Baltimore Page by S_J_Miller
  • Be sure to have good walking shoes. Nobody like to travel and have sore feet. This makes for a very uncomfortable journey. A little commen sense goes a long way when traveling.
    I hope you enjoy my town.

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Don't forget comfortable shoes...
    yoshamus
  • By yoshamus on March 12, 2003
  • Baltimore Page by yoshamus
  • Baltimore is a very walkable city, so remember to bring comfortable shoes or sneakers. You can spend hours wandering around the inner harbor, then take a taxi boat to Fells Point or Little Italy and wander around some more. Mt. Vernon also has a lot of museums, restaurants and nightlife in close proximity.

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Packing List
    bethb_hon
  • By bethb_hon on August 26, 2002
  • Baltimore Page by bethb_hon
  • any sort will do!

    Baltimore is in the US mid-Atlantic. Summers can be as hot and humid as Bangkok and winters as cold as Canada. Most of the time its pretty seasonal and spring and autumn are just lovely! Pack clothes for comfort. Check any newspaper's weather page before coming. Baltimore's weather will be the same as Washington,DC.

    Everything will be available here. Pharmacy chains will be CVS, Walgreens, or Rite Aid.

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Packing List
    richiecdisc
  • By richiecdisc on August 25, 2002
  • Baltimore Page by richiecdisc
  • Baltimore Packing Lists
    by richiecdisc
    Someone to stroll with makes Fells Point all that much nicer.

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Packing List
    Hildegarz
  • By Hildegarz on August 24, 2002
  • Baltimore Page by Hildegarz
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    More Baltimore Tips
    Overview
     
    Hotels and Accommodations
    Tips: 88 - Photos: 92
    Things To Do
    Tips: 390 - Photos: 719
    Nightlife
    Tips: 110 - Photos: 122
    Transportation
    Tips: 81 - Photos: 122
    Restaurants
    Tips: 269 - Photos: 273
    Shopping
    Tips: 35 - Photos: 37
    Off the Beaten Path
    Tips: 97 - Photos: 153
    Tourist Traps
    Tips: 25 - Photos: 20
    Warnings or Dangers
    Tips: 53 - Photos: 25
    Local Customs
    Tips: 50 - Photos: 52
    Packing Lists
    Tips: 10 - Photos: 6
    Sports Travel
    Tips: 40 - Photos: 72
    General Tips
    Tips: 117 - Photos: 144
    Flights
    Tips: 14 - Photos: 0

    Best Baltimore Travel Deals

    Lodging Hotel
    Up to 50% off Hotels at Expedia. No Expedia change or cancel fees!

    Hotels in Baltimore
    Smart accommodations in Baltimore. Free internet & breakfast bar.

    Holiday Inn Inner Harbor
    Great Location by the Inner Harbor. Free Internet. Book Online & Save!

    Baltimore Accommodations
    Hotels.com Low Rates Guaranteed! Call a Hotel Expert. 1-866-925-0513

    Baltimore Hotel
    Free Breakfast & Wi-Fi, 42" HDTVs. Welcome to a Different Place.

    Sponsored Links

    More Baltimore Travel Deals

    Radisson Baltimore Hotel
    Sleep Number Beds, Fitness Center & Complimentary Internet. Book Now!

    Travelocity Hotels
    Book Hotels with More Flexibility. No More Change or Cancel Fees.

    Baltimore Accommodation
    Find Low Accommodation Rates! Compare Before You Book Online.

    Sponsored Links

    Baltimore Hotels





    About VirtualTourist |  10 Great Things to Do On VirtualTourist |  Contact Us |  Press Center |  Help |  User Agreement |  Privacy Statement
    Virtual Tourist® ©1994-2009 VirtualTourist.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.