
Photography your deal? Do you regularly like to share your special finds on Instagram? If you're new to the Baltimore area, you'll soon find out why it's known as Charm City as you scout out spectacular photo ops.
Baltimore is a vast city, with many neighborhoods and suburbs, and you probably won't have to go far to find Baltimore homes for sale that suit you. The same thing applies to breathtaking photographic venues to wow your friend: They're in ample supply.
- Federal Hill Park – 500 Warren Ave., Baltimore, MD 21230
One of Baltimore's most iconic views is from this historic park, as it opens onto the city skyline and the famous Inner Harbor. Federal Hill Park's history stretches back to our country's beginnings. English colonist Capt. John Smith in 1608 provided the first recorded notice of this site. The name, Federal Hill, was conferred in 1788. The site also figured as a defensive stronghold in the War of 1812 and the Civil War. Federal Hill was officially made a public park in 1880. In the 20th century, the Federal Hill District was included in the National Register of Historic Places.
- George Peabody Library – 17 E. Mt. Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD 21202
The George Peabody Library is on every visitor's list as one of the top sites to photograph. Widely viewed as one of the most beautiful library spaces in the world, the library opened in 1878 and was designed by Baltimore architect Edmund G. Lind. It is known for its stack room, which contains five tiers of cast-iron balconies, rising to a skylight 61 feet from the floor. Those who come to photograph the library quickly realize the library is aptly named the "cathedral of books." For now, you'll have to be satisfied photographing the Renaissance Revival-style exterior, which was featured to great effect in the 1989 movie, When Harry Met Sally. Word is the library may reopen for some public events in the fall.
- Sherwood Gardens – 4100 Greenway, Baltimore, MD 21218
Are you into finding hidden gems in a town? Look no further this spring than glorious Sherwood Gardens. Your far-flung friends will enjoy seeing your Instagram shots of 80,000-plus tulips and other bulbs on display. The tulips are followed all summer long by a succession of dazzling floral displays. Built in the 1920s as a private garden, it is notable for its adherence to principles created by fabled landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
- Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens – 3100 Swann Dr, Baltimore, MD 21217
Another so-called "hidden gem," the Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens has reopened after a closure for the pandemic. Featuring greenhouses that display plants in environments close to their native origins, the displays offer visitors a chance to see plants they might never see otherwise. Established in 1888 as Druid Hill Conservatory, the Rawlings has expanded to three greenhouses, two display pavilions, and outdoor gardens.
- Inner Harbor – Downtown Baltimore
It's arguably the most famous visitors' venue in Baltimore, and as such, the Inner Harbor can't be missed. Once the center for Baltimore's shipbuilding and steel industry, the Inner Harbor is now the destination for fun and discovery. Museums, shopping, restaurants, shows, and water adventures abound. Wherever you turn, you'll have some great opportunities to put your Instagram skills to work, whether it's shooting the scene in Chesapeake Bay or sharing what's on the menu with your friends.
Whether you're just keeping in touch or building a following as an influencer, Baltimore is a great place to sharpen your photography skills. Our real estate agents can give you more venue tips; contact us today.