Sight guide · Baltimore · United States
Visiting Fells Point waterfront
Belgian-block streets and Thames Street's 18th- and 19th-century buildings line the old shipbuilding waterfront, with pubs, shops and seafood restaurants around the Broadway Square and the Broadway Market.
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Quick answer
Fells Point waterfront is a neighbourhood in Fells Point, Baltimore. Allow 2–3 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Neighbourhood
- Area
- Fells Point
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, history, food and after dark
- Best months
- March, September and November
About Fells Point waterfront
Belgian-block streets and Thames Street's 18th- and 19th-century buildings line the old shipbuilding waterfront, with pubs, shops and seafood restaurants around the Broadway Square and the Broadway Market. The tugboats and piers make it a pleasant evening walk.
Tip: Arrive by water taxi from the Inner Harbor, and walk the harbour-side promenade east towards Canton.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–3 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Fells Point, belgian-block streets, 18th-century row houses and waterfront pubs.
Best time to visit Fells Point waterfront
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- November: 14°C (57°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- March: 13°C (55°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- September: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Baltimore has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Baltimore itinerary visits Fells Point waterfront on day 2, together with Fort McHenry National Monument, Baltimore Museum of Art and American Visionary Art Museum.
- No. 10 of the 18 sights in our Baltimore things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Baltimore.
- One of the picks in historic sites in Baltimore.
If you like Fells Point waterfront
- Federal Hill Park — Federal Hill, 30–45 minutes
- Walters Art Museum — Mount Vernon, 2 hours
- Lexington Market — Downtown West, 1 hour
- Baltimore Basilica — Mount Vernon, 45 minutes
Staying near Fells Point waterfront
Stay in Fells Point ($$$) to walk here: belgian-block streets, 18th-century row houses and waterfront pubs. All areas to stay in Baltimore.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Fells Point waterfront?
Plan 2–3 hours.
+Is Fells Point waterfront free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Fells Point waterfront?
March, September and November, the quietest of the good months. Arrive by water taxi from the Inner Harbor, and walk the harbour-side promenade east towards Canton.
+Do I need to book Fells Point waterfront in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.