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Inner Harbor: Good and Bad in ANY City....
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  • Jabberjenn
  • Updated By Jabberjenn on May 25, 2004
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  • The Harbor is lovely, but there is so much more... - Baltimore
    The Harbor is lovely, but
    there is so much more...
    by Jabberjenn
    O.K., I know that I listed the Inner Harbor as a "Must See", and indeed I stick to my guns. The worst aspect of the Inner Harbor is the price of everything....the restaurants are a bit pricier, the shops in the Gallery are pricier, but that is to be expected in the heart of any big city. Of course, every visitor comes to Baltimore and wants to spend time in the Inner Harbor, so of course, prices in this area are higher. But the Harbor itself is beautiful. It truly is a MUST SEE. The Harbor area is free to walk around, so once you are there, you can decide how you want to bugdet your money.

    Many of the restaurants offer stunning waterfront views. Don't want to spend a fortune on dinner? Go during happy hour and have a few cheap drinks and grab an appetizer. There are several areas that surround the Inner harbor area that offer amazing dishes, with prices more reasonable than found in the Harbor area. Fells Point, Little Italy, and Canton all boast great bars and restaurants. Baltimore is defined by so much more than our Inner Harbor, so hop on a Water Taxi, hail down a cab, or use your good old walking shoes to seek out all that our city has to offer.

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    Inner Harbor: INNER HARBOR
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  • Updated By RINGWORM71 on August 24, 2003
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  • The Inner harbor doesn't have to be a tourist trap if you don't want it to be. Check out things before you spend your money. It's that simple!

    The Inner Harbor might be consider a tourist trap by some,but that was the intention of ALL tourist attractions. Even though there are expensive resturants and shops you are not required to spend money there, you can window shop. The best time to tour the Inner Harbor is during the week when all locals are at work.The National Aquarium and Science Center are two of it's crown jewels.I will agree that the Power Plant is a waste of time and effort. Strolling the brick walkway and riding the Water Taxi are two musts. The Water Taxi will give a scenic view of the Inner Harbor access to Fort McHenry a National landmark for a reasonable price. If you going to visit do this during spring and fall. Summer is brutal, hot & humid in Baltimore. Don't forget preakness week ,this is a very crowded time also.

    If you want to eat good cheap food ask the locals. In Baltimore the people understand the value of a dollar. It's like taking a poll, or networking eventually you'll have to decide among the many choices you have obtained from the local people. See!, it isn't that bad if you ask a local for help. :o)

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    Inner Harbor: The Inner "Horrible"
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  • By ellielou on June 1, 2003
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  • part of the inner horrible complex-photo from car! - Baltimore
    part of the inner horrible
    complex-photo from car!
    by ellielou
    It's probably obvious that you should avoid Harborplace, along with the other monstrosities in the area that seem impossible not miss. There's absolutely no need to spend any time or money there; you can marvel at the harbor from another urban locale.

    Only spend your money on getting away, say via a water taxi.

    Take a quick bus or water taxi ride to Fells Point, or go to the southern part of the harbor and climb Federal Hill for the view.

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    Inner Harbor: The Power Plant
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  • By littlesam1 on January 13, 2003
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  • Power Plant - Baltimore
    Power Plant
    by littlesam1
    A tourist trap in all of the modern sense. Here you will find a Hard Rock Cafe, ESPN Zone and a Barnes and Noble Book Store. Although I half heartedly call this a tourist trap I must admit that I always check out the Hard Rock Cafe when I visit city. I collect Hard Rock Tee Shirts, although I do not own one from my home town here.

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    Inner Harbor: Power Plant
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  • By frankcanfly on September 18, 2002
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    The old Power Plant building now houses several 'tourist trap' businesses..... Here is Barnes & Noble bookstore.

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    Inner Harbor: The Inner Harbor is a huge...
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  • feline01
  • Updated By feline01 on August 26, 2002
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  • The Inner Harbor is a huge tourist trap, expensive and crowded. Skip it and head right to Fells Point/Canton. Walk around those neighborhoods and enjoy the local scenery.

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    Inner Harbor: The Power Station is perhaps...
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  • By richiecdisc on August 25, 2002
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    by richiecdisc
    The Power Station is perhaps worth a stop for someone visiting from out of the country as a microcosm of what is passing as entertainment in the United States today. It's brash, flashy and loud with the hyper sports bar, ESPN ZONE, and the ubiquitous Hard Rock Cafe. If you want to experience the real Baltimore, this is not the place.

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    Inner Harbor: The inner harbor district.
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  • By oct251997 on August 24, 2002
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    Inner Harbor: Cheesecake Factory: not worth the wait!
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  • Updated By crowsonguy on June 24, 2005
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  • Baltimore has many fine restaurants; there are good ones at the Inner Harbor, such as Paolo. But the Cheesecake Factory substitutes quantity for quality, and charges for it too.

    If there is a wait, go elsewhere!

    Paolo's or Capitol Brewing Company, or walk to the Joy America cafe at the American Visionary Art Museum

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    Inner Harbor: Hard Rock Cafe where I had the...
    cobrioc
  • Updated By cobrioc on August 24, 2002
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  • Hard Rock Cafe
    where I had the absolute worst lunch of all time.

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