Baltimore Convention Center Address and Directions

As the major center for tradeshows as well as exhibitions and conventions in Baltimore, the Baltimore Convention Center is owned by the City of Baltimore. The Baltimore Convention Center consists of two parts. The original Center which offers 425,000 square feet for exhibitions as well as meetings was opened to the public in 1979 while the other part of the Center was completed in 1997.

Built as a part of Baltimore's post-manufacturing economic development plans, the Baltimore Convention Center has successfully attracted lots of conventions, tradeshows and meetings to the city.

Being one of the must do attractions of Baltimore, the Baltimore Convention Center is really worth your visit. Below on this page is the address of the Baltimore Convention Center and you can find directions to get there as well.

Location & Surroundings: The Baltimore Convention Center is located at the intersection of Pratt Street and S. Charles Street. Its address is One West Pratt Street Baltimore, Maryland.

Situated within a superblock bounded by Charles, Conway, Pratt and Howard Streets, the Baltimore Convention Center has its east and west halves linked by a skywalk over Sharp Street.

The Baltimore Convention Center is surrounded by facilities such as the Oriole Park At Camden Yards, Power Plant Live, Sports Legends Museum and M&T Bank Stadium. All of these attractions joining this area make the Baltimore's Inner Harbor a great cultural and entertainment destination fascinating tons of tourists every year.

To pay a visit to the Baltimore Convention Center, you can choose to drive by yourself or take public transportations. Nestled in downtown Baltimore, the Baltimore Convention Center is serviced by most public transportations.

Transportation & Directions: For visitors who prefer to utilize public transportations, there are three options:

(1) Light Rail – The Maryland Transit Administration's light rail stop is right situated at the west end of the Baltimore Convention Center. The light rail offers direct service to the Baltimore Penn Station as well as BWI Airport.

(2) Maryland Area Rail Commuter – The MARC has a rail stop placed within a short walk of the Baltimore Convention Center. Besides, the Camden Yards Stop is not far away.

(3) Bus – You can find a bus stop at the corner of Pratt Street and Sharp Street. As the Maryland Transit Administration's bus stop is right located in front of the Center, you can get there from the Center's entrance off Pratt Street.

Of course, other transportations like Charm City Circulator and Commuter Bus are also available to guests. For more information about public transportation options, you can visit the Baltimore Convention Center's official website.

Public Transportation Options to the Baltimore Convention Center
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For visitors appreciating self-driving tours, driving directions are always listed top of the visit plan. Be sure to get the right directions before you heading out, especially when it is your first time to the Baltimore Convention Center.

Driving visitors from Washington, D.C. or Alexandria are recommended to head east on Ellipse Road NW and then turn left onto 16th Street. Continue straight on until you see Constitution Ave. Turn on to Constitution Ave and then turn left when you come across 6th Street. Turn onto US-50 on you right and take the Balt-Wash Parkway exit. Stay on Baltimore-Washington Parkway for about 31.3 miles and then turn right. The Baltimore Convention Center would be on your right.

If you're driving from New York City, Annapolis, Eastern Shore or other cities, you can get directions on the Baltimore's website which offers links to Google Maps.

More Driving Directions to the Baltimore Convention Center
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