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Baltimore's Historic Charles Street

Baltimore's Historic Charles Street

National Scenic Byway • Maryland
Length 12 mi / 19.3 km
Time to Allow 30 minutes
Fees

No fees to drive the byway.

A trek along Charles Street is an all-inclusive way to experience the heart of Baltimore. It’s an adventure that captures 400 years of historic transformations, including the exciting urban renewal of the Inner Harbor and Charles Center that grew into a phenomenon and spread to cities around the world. Linking the Inner Harbor and its attractions to many of Baltimore’s world-renowned destinations, the byway travels through an eclectic mix of urban and suburban neighborhoods; great places to sight-see, shop, and dine. Visit Charles Street, and you’ll want to stay a while.