Federal Hill Park
A hilltop park on the south shore of the Inner Harbor, and a classic spot for photographing Baltimore's skyline and harbor at night.
Federal Hill Park sits atop a small hill on the south side of the Inner Harbor. In 1788, citizens gathered here to celebrate Maryland's ratification of the U.S. Constitution, which gave the park its name. During the Civil War, Union forces occupied the hill and set up artillery to watch over the city. Today the hilltop lawn offers wide views over the Inner Harbor and the downtown skyscrapers, and the sunsets and night scenes are especially lovely. At the foot of the hill, the Federal Hill neighborhood has many bars and restaurants, and Cross Street Market is nearby. Admission is free, and the park is about 10 minutes' walk from the Inner Harbor.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- American Visionary Art Museum
- Maryland Science Center
- Inner Harbor
- National Aquarium
- USS Constellation & Historic Ships in Baltimore
- Little Italy
- Reginald F. Lewis Museum
- Star-Spangled Banner Flag House