Visit the linked Accessibility websites or reach out ahead of time to inquire about your specific accessibility/disability needs.
Sightseeing and Fun
Transportation
Restaurants with Beautiful Views
Food Carts
The Best 10 Food Trucks near Inner Harbor Baltimore
- Pizza di joey
- Yomna’s Halal Gyro Cart
- Bistro Lunch Box
- Munchie Mikes
- Cousins Main Lobster
- Koco Food Truck
- Harbor Market
- Jimmy’s Famous Seafood truck
- Blondie’s Doughnuts
- Deddle’s Mini Donuts
Disability-Supporting Establishments
Daytrips/Excursions
USS Constellation
The USS Constellation, constructed in 1854, is the only Civil War-era ship that remains afloat. It was the last sail-only (not engine-powered) ship designed and built by the United States Navy. The Constellation spent her early years in the Mediterranean and became the flagship of the African Squadron from 1859-1861. Following the Civil War, Constellation was used for humanitarian and training purposes, with a short time spent as a floating naval barracks. The ship was decommissioned in 1933, but recommissioned in 1940 to serve as a national symbol and flagship. Finally decommissioned in 1955, the USS Constellation reached her final docking place at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor in 1963. The ship is now on display to the public via the Historic Ships in Baltimore museum. Wheelchair users can access both the top deck and lower deck of the Constellation via mechanical wheelchair stair lifts. The lifts are designed for manual wheelchairs, but can accommodate some power wheelchairs depending on the combined weight of the wheelchair and its occupant. Full Accessibility information for Historic Ships exhibit available.
Fort McHenry
Built between 1798 and 1800, Fort McHenry is a star-shaped fort which sits on the shore of the Baltimore Harbor, guarding the entrance to the city’s Inner Harbor. The fort is today known for its role in the War of 1812, in which it kept the British navy from entering the Inner Harbor through a two-day military engagement. During the exchange of fire between the British warships and Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner,” now the national anthem of the United States. The fort’s visitor center is accessible to wheelchair users and the fort itself is “mostly” accessible. Pathways in and around the fort are accessible and the grounds have multiple ADA compliant restroom facilities. Adults may gain admission to the Fort McHenry National Monument for $7.00. Admission is free for disabled visitors with the National Parks Access Pass. General Accessibility information for Fort McHenry and Wheelchair Accessibility at Fort McHenry in Baltimore.
National Aquarium
The National Aquarium in Baltimore, opened in 1981, is among the top 5 aquariums in the United States as rated by the Travel Channel, Coastal Living magazine and others. Welcoming more than 1.5 million visitors annually, the National Aquarium entertains with a diverse selection of exhibits. Among the most popular are the Upland Tropical Rain Forest, an open ocean shark tank and the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin marine mammal pavilion. Amid 2.2 million gallons of water, the aquarium is home to some 17,000 specimens representing more than 750 species of marine life. Wheelchair accessibility is excellent, with disabled access to all exhibits throughout the property. Tickets for adults are $34.95, with a discounted rate of $31.95 available to seniors (age 65+). Accessibility information for National Aquarium.
Federal Hill Park
Federal Hill Park is situated on a hillside next to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The park is within the larger Federal Hill Historic District which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. A lush green space, the park is a community gathering place and serves as host to frequent outdoor music and theatre events. The historic 19th century Cross Street Market is located within walking distance of the park. Numerous bars and restaurants are located nearby. The park and neighborhood are wheelchair accessible with sidewalks and pathways throughout.
Baltimore Museum of Art
The Baltimore Museum of Art was established in 1914 and is recognized for its world renowned collection of 19th and early 20th-century modern and contemporary art. The museum today holds more than 90,000 pieces of art and maintains the largest collection of works by Henri Matisse in the world. The B.M.A.’s most important collection, assembled and donated by Ms. Etta Cone, include works by Degas, van Gogh, Manet, Matisse, Picasso and Renoir. The museum and its exhibits are fully accessible to wheelchair users. Admission to the B.M.A. is free to all.
Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Commonly referred to as the Baltimore Basilica, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built between 1806 and 1821. Consecrated in May of 1821, the Basilica was the first Roman Catholic cathedral built in the United States. Architect Benjamin H. Latrobe, known as the “Father of American Architecture,” utilized a neoclassical style. Latrobe is perhaps best known for his architectural contributions to the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Pope John Paul II visited the Basilica in 1995, followed by Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta in 1996. The Basilica was restored between 2003 and 2006 at a cost of $34 million and is regarded as one of the most beautiful cathedrals in North America. The Basilica is wheelchair accessible. Guided tours are offered are offered at different times every day of the week. Mass is celebrated daily.
Edgar Allen Poe House & Museum
The Edgar Allen Poe House, a National Historic Landmark, is the home the author shared with his aunt, grandmother and two cousins from 1833 to 1835. The house has been preserved extremely well, but is not wheelchair accessible due to small corridors and winding staircases. The museum, however, can be accessed and features exhibits which tell the story of Poe’s life and death. A video tour of the house is available to those who are unable to tour it themselves.
Services
Hospitals
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
1800 Orleans St
Baltimore, MD 21287
410-955-5000
University of Maryland Medical System
250 W. Pratt St.
800-492-5538
MedStar Harbor Hospital
3001 S. Hanover St.
410-350-3200
Mercy Medical Center
345 St. Paul Place
410-332-9000
Urgent Care Clinics
University of Maryland Urgent Care - Rotunda
711 W 40th St Ste 173, Baltimore, MD 21211
443-961-1221
Concentra Urgent Care
100 S. Charles St. Suite 150
410-752-3010
University of Maryland Campus Health
408 W. Lombard St.
667-214-2233
Pharmacies
Mt. Vernon Pharmacy
900 Cathedral St #8,
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-539-8030
CVS Pharmacy
400 E. Pratt St Suite 10
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-685-4843
Community Pharmacy
6 N Howard Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-951-5940
Animal Care - Veterinary Care
CityPets Veterinary Care & Wellness
1212 S. Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410) 752-7122
Fax: (410)752-7124
Pickles – Light Street Animal Hospital
1601 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 547-8385
Wheelchair Repair/Rental & Medical Equipment
Mobility City
6020 Meadowridge Center Drive, Suite P2
Elkridge, MD 21075
(240) 540-4952
elkridgemd@mobilitycity.com
American Medical Equipment
733 Frederick Road
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 719-1222