Baltimore has a long history of the working class. From the beginnings of the city and those working at the port or on the ships, to those working on building the ships during both of the World Wars, to the Baltimore plumbers, electricians and police officers of today, the people in the city work hard, and so it goes that they play hard. Not in the sense of the nightlife kind of playing, but in the sense that there are so many options when it comes to spending time away from work.
One of the most beautiful gems of the Inner Harbor is the Baltimore Aquarium. The architecture alone is one of the stunning features of the Aquarium, along with the more than six hundred and fifty species of animals. Just about 2 million people visit each year to see the wide array of animals, 16,500, in an incredible array of exhibits and environments. All of the staff remain dedicated to the care of the animals and to the ongoing education of the public on environmental issues. There are two buildings that make up the aquarium and they are connected by and enclosed walkway.
One of the most popular shows is the Dolphin Show which has been an ongoing event each day, since it premiered in 1990. In 2005 the Crystal Pavilion was an incredible addition. This is the entrance way into the aquarium, a three story building made entirely of glass. The Animal Planet Australia is housed in the Crystal Pavilion. This is a great place for the entire family. It takes about two and a half hours to make it through all the exhibits, the shows will add a bit of time to that. And if everyone is still ready for some adventures, Harborplace, located as well at the Inner Harbor, has many more opportunities, from the shops and the restaurants to the performers on the streets. This is where it’s at, for visitors to the city and for the families of Baltimore.
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