the tall ships are visiting this weekend! I wish I had it in me to go on down there. One thing I do have is the turn around point right over top of the manor. That's the turn around point for the Blue Angels. sonic booms all day here!!

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews Harborplace—once the beating heart of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor—appears headed for its most dramatic transformation since the 1980s. According to a January 14, 2026, report by The Baltimore Sun, the long-planned redevelopment led by MCB Real Estate is gaining momentum. Yet as timelines firm up, so do concerns about the scale of public spending required to make the…

Every Sunday, my friends Emma, Elizabeth, and I try to plan something fun to do for what we call “Sunday Funday.” It’s our way of making sure we actually get out, explore Baltimore, and do something different instead of letting the weekend slip by. One Sunday, we decided to spend the day at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, and it ended up being one of our favorite Sunday Fundays so far. The aquarium consists of various award-winning exhibits, including the Amazon River Forest, animal rescue center, Atlantic coral reef, Australian wild extremes, Blacktip reef, Harbor wetland, and living seashore. There are a lot of stations around the aquarium that allow children and adults to partake in hands-on exhibits, like touching jellyfish and horseshoe crabs!

I’ve been going to this aquarium since I was little with my family, so coming back now felt both familiar and new at the same time. Walking through the entrance brought back so many memories, but experiencing it again as an adult made me appreciate it in a completely different way. The National Aquarium is located right on the Inner Harbor and is one of the most well-known attractions in the city. It’s home to thousands of animals from all over the world, including sharks, dolphins, tropical fish, reptiles, birds, and rainforest species.

We took our time walking through the exhibits to watch the animals and actually learn instead of rushing through. We ended up spending hours walking around without even realizing how much time had passed. One of my favorite parts of the entire aquarium was Shark Valley. Sharks have always been my favorite animal, so standing right up against the glass and watching them was amazing. We watched the sharks swim next to the glass for a longggg time, looking at their slow movements. By maintaining the marine food chain and ecosystem, these massive apex predators play such an important role in our natural environment.

Another highlight was the Amazon Rainforest exhibit, which actually felt like you were stepping into the rainforest. The space was warm and humid, filled with all types of trees and plants, little ponds, and animals all around us. We walked along elevated paths and up and down stairs, surrounded by tropical plants, and we even got to see the sloth! It was one of the best parts of the aquarium, and it lets you learn so much about the Amazon’s biodiversity. We also definitely spent a lot of time in this exhibit because it is truly breathtaking.

pre-galleria inner harbor and skyline without the world trade ctr, Alex Brown or the hilton. on the left you can see the fish market and dock warehouses. That and McCormick used to give the inner harbor quite the smell. I remember my grandfather and I would go and get fish and crabs I remember the smell very well but struggle to adequately describe it. There was much discussion and infighting over the future of the inner harbor with many with people for and against the planned tourist attractions. Many people had difficulty imagining the smelly old Victorian era fish market could attract tourists. luckily for Baltimore the plans went ahead and the inner harbor found a new life and ushered in a new era for which Baltimore attracted more tourism than ever and the locals would frequent the inner harbor on day trips and dinner accommodations to enjoy the city and take in the sights, visit the aquarium or the science center or to visit the tall ships or take a tour of the uss torsk, a ww2 era submarine which, being a young boy easily enthralled with such things, became my favourite attraction.

The post card format is extra large. There is no date anywhere on it, unfortunately, but it is still an interesting find. I'm still searching for the cache of post cards from the serial killer. The family was quite prolific sending post cards back and forth. It was a way of keeping in touch but also showing off the visits and vacations. kind of like we do with social media today.

The card reads:

"Skyline And Inner Harbor"

"Baltimore, Maryland"