Mar 27 2009
Baltimore Area Day Trip Ideas
When you live in the Baltimore area you have a wide selection for a day or weekend trip. In this day and age with the economy the way it is and people losing their jobs, it’s hard to find the money to take a “real” vacation. That doesn’t mean you can’t get away for a day or two though. Here a few places and ideas that I’ve come up with.
National Aquarium in Baltimore
The Aquarium downtown is a great idea for a day trip. If you have kids, it’s even better. It’s a place where you can learn and have fun! I know, it’s a crazy idea but it’s true. The Aqarium offers three different ticket prices. The “Total Experience Package” is $29.95 for adults and $19.95 for children and includes admission, the dolphin show and the 4-D theatre. The second package is $27.95/$17.95 and features admisison and the dolphin show. The cheapest ticket is $25.95/$14.95 and is for admission to the Aquarium only. As you can see, they have a price range that’s good for just about anyone. The best part is you can buy tickets online but there is a service charge.
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The zoo has been having a hard time lately just like the rest of us. If you’re looking for something to do outside why not check them out? Tickets range from $10-$15 depending on the day you visit and if you purchase tickets online or at the gate. The zoo is open everyday from 10am to 4pm and is now open for the season! They even have various events throughout the year like Bunny BonanZOO for Easter and ZooBOOO for Halloween.
The National Zoo in DC
You can’t beat free and that’s exactly what it costs to visit the National Zoo in DC. They’re open from 10am to 6pm everyday from April to October and from 10am to 5pm from November to March. The only day you can’t visit is Christmas. The cool thing is you can even take the Metro to miss out on the fun of DC traffic and driving. You can find more information on that here. The National Zoo offers daily programs like eagle feeding, elephant baths and meet a Kiwi!
Amusement Parks
Living in the Baltimore area you have access to a number of amusement parks. You have Hershey Park, Six Flags America, Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens. That’s a ton of fun all within a drive of the Baltimore/DC area. The prices range from $39.99 up to $59.95. The good news it that in most cases you find discount coupons at various grocery stores and fast food chains and in some cases you can get a discount by purchasing your tickets online. I know I plan in hitting up a few of these parks during the summer.
As you can see, living in this area is a treat when it comes to day trips! What I have here is just the tip of the iceburg when you consider that Ocean City just a few hours away and you can always find a bus trip to NYC or Atlantic City. What are you waiting for? Get out there and have some fun!
