Contemporary Museum
The Contemporary Museum offers shows in its Mount Vernon home but sometimes will exhibit art on the sides of buildings or buses or other community setting. Its home is a small storefront near the Walters, with small galleries for shows distinctly contemporary, the art of our time. Photography, video, painting, and performance art have all been the focus of past shows. About four shows per year are scheduled. It's a nice counterpoint to its neighbors, the elegant Walters and the traditional Maryland Historical Society, both a block or so away. Hours are generally Thursday to Saturday, 12-5pm but since they vary with exhibitions, and the museum is closed between exhibitions, calling ahead is a must.

Fells Point Maritime Museum
New in 2003, this two-room museum overlooking the harbor recalls the shipbuilding history of Fells Point. With maps, photos, and models of ships of the War of 1812, pilot schooners, and Baltimore clippers, the museum aims to tell about the sailors and shipbuilders who made this part of the city their home. A continuously running video of the Pride of Baltimore II offers a glimpse of how sailors handled one of these sailing ships.

Passport
An attraction more suited to a theme park, Passport offers visitors two "experiences": Time Elevator America and Oceanarium 2. Both are 20-minute movies, shown in theatres with seats that bump and twist and special effects such as mist and wind. There are stationary seats, too. Neither has any real Baltimore ties -- although opening footage was shot on Baltimore's Federal Hill, neighborhoods, and the National Aquarium. Time Elevator tells of a man traveling through time back to colonial days. It's well acted with a story that's more engrossing than Oceanarium. But if you love fish, Oceanarium is a better choice for its cinematography. Neither is up to Disney quality, but it's a fun if pricey diversion in the Inner Harbor. A new show begins every 15 minutes. You can purchase tickets for the next show or in advance in person or online.

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Clarion Hotel Peabody Court
Old world charm European hotel located in the historic district. Inner Harbor, aquarium, restaurants and shops nearby. Government issued photo identification required at check-in. Hotel offers free wired or wireless high-speed Internet access. Hotel's restaurant (George's on Mt. Vernon Square) is a non-smoking only facility. Parking Charge: 29.00 plus tax overnight guests. 19.00/tax daily parking. In room safe 1.00 per night (optional). Pet Deposit: 50.00 (refundable). Pet Charge: 15.00 per ...

Comfort Inn Bwi Airport
Free full breakfast buffet. 24 hour airport shuttle to BWI Airport. WIFI high speed internet access available. Full service restaurant on premises. Baltimore Light Rail adjacent to hotel. 2.5 miles from BWI. Exercise room on premises. Parking limit: Length of stay only (unless parking ...