Thinking of traveling during the Holidays, then consider Baltimore as a destination to celebrate the most wonderful time of year. There are a multitude of activities from ice skating in the Inner Harbor to exploring an authentic German Christmas Village, Baltimore is sure to help you and your loved ones find the joyful spirit this season.
Kick off the holiday festivities with these events:
PANDORA Ice Rink at the Inner Harbor (now – Jan. 15, 2019)
Ice Skating is a seasonal must and favorite winter pastime for people of all ages. Located above the Harborplace Pavilions, the PANDORA Ice Rink costs $9 for seniors/children/military and $10 for adults to skate, and the option to rent for $4 or bring their own skates. Complete with stunning views of the Inner Harbor and warm beverages, you are just a few skates away from yummy seasonal treats at Harbor Place.
THE POLAR EXPRESS at the B&O Railroad Museum (Nov. 16 – 25, 2018)
Journey to the North Pole with your family as the B&O Railroad takes you through the classic children’s book THE POLAR EXPRESS. Create a magical Christmas memory that starts with the conductor punching your golden ticket, followed by drinking hot chocolate and cookies while the story’s characters come to life on board! At your final destination, there will be heaps of holiday cheer from Santa’s helpers and every passenger even receives a gift from Santa – a silver sleigh bell. Reserve your Polar Express tickets for specific dates and times here.
German Christmas Village (Nov. 22 – Dec. 24, 2018)
Courtesy of Baltimore Tourism and Finn Partners
The Christmas Village in West Shore Park brings the charm of an authentic German Christmas market to the Inner Harbor. Modeled after the famous Christkindl Market in Germany, the Christmas Village is a combination of an outdoor and indoor Holiday Market featuring traditional German-styled wooden huts, vendors selling traditional European food/beverage and unique holiday trinkets and gifts. Surrounded by thousands of festive lights, the big Holiday Tree and the smell of gingerbread and mulled wine, there’s nowhere better to experience the Christmas spirit. Admission is free weekdays and opening weekend; see the full schedule of events here.
Miracle on 34th Street (Nov. 24, 2018 – Jan. 1, 2019)
Courtesy of Baltimore Tourism and Finn Partners
Hampden’s annual Christmas Festival of Lights turns an entire block of rowhouses into a Christmas light display. The residents of 34th street plug in every snow globe, musical train, blinking angel and row of Christmas lights across 34th street. The display comes to life every night from Thanksgiving weekend to January 1, and all-night Christmas Eve – you may even be one of the lucky few who get invited to peek inside!
The Christmas Story in Art at The Walters Art Museum (Dec. 2018)
Festivities start off with the Monument Lighting Celebration on December 6. Join a tour examining religious art that celebrates the story of Christmas or a Holiday Themed Tour of the Walters Manuscript Collection. You can view Renaissance and Baroque paintings depicting the birth of Christ or beautifully-depicted feasts, festivities and joyful games on illuminated manuscripts – come enjoy the sacred as well as the joyous parts of the season.
For more information on planning your perfect holiday visit, go tohttps://baltimore.org/ultimate-guide/holiday-events
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