Baltimore Inner Harbor, 1 day enough and also what restaurant can i eat crab/crab cakes?

Is the inner harbor safe, no bums, crime ridden area? Also does I83 go right into inner harbor and is Little Italy walking distance from Acquarium, and where is the location of Duck tours?Baltimore Inner Harbor, 1 day enough and also what restaurant can i eat crab/crab cakes?
Avoid Phillips. They market themselves as the home of Maryland Crab Cakes, but they use Asain crab meat. Littly Italy is your best bet. It's in a safe neighborhood and it's in comfortable walking distance from the inner Harbor.
I did the Duck tour last week in Baltimore and it was a lot of fun. You buy your ticket at a kiosk by the USS Constitution ship and the Ducks take off about a block away. You get a cute "Quacker" to quack at everyone. It is a 90 minute tour that takes you into the harbor and also tours the Baltimore sights.



The Inner Harbor is very safe. You might see a few panhandlers but probably not. Park your car at the Hyatt garage and there is a walkway on the 3rd level to the Inner Harbor. Go through the mall building and down to first level, go outside, turn left and the Duck kiosk is about 100 feet from there.



Little Italy is adjacent to the Inner Harbor by the Aquarium. Good restaurants all over. For crabcakes or crab imperial, go to Phillips or to the Rusty Scupper.



As for 183 going to the Harbor, I did not drive but rode with a friend so I do not know.Baltimore Inner Harbor, 1 day enough and also what restaurant can i eat crab/crab cakes?
It's been a while since my family has been to Baltimore but the last time we were there it was safe. The Inner Harbor is so cool. There is a resturant there called Phillips, if you want crab/crab cakes then you'll want to eat there!



Have fun!
i have lived in baltimore for almost 2 years now and the inner harbor is definitely safe in comparison to the rest of the city. free parking is limited and parking lots/garages are expensive (at least $20 for 2-3 hours). if you want crab cakes go to phillips, but go early because the wait on the weekends can be up to 2hours. also 83 goes right to the harbor with the exception of a few turns, but there signs so you can't get lost
I ate at The Rusty Scupper a few years ago and it was amazingly good. Pretty sure they have crab cakes.
Philips Crab House is the best!



There is the Science Center, Aquarium, Hard Rock Cafe, ESPN Zone and lots of little shops and eatery's. The duck tours is off Caroline Street. You'll be ok walking if you just be aware of your surroundings. Interstate 83 goes right downtown to the inner harbor. Take St. Paul St. It turns into Light St. and right to the harbor......or......continue all the way to the end of 83 and follow blue and white signs. Have fun!
That's a lot of questions! One day is plenty at the inner harbor. Rusty Scupper has great views of the Harbor %26amp; good food, too. Phillips Seafood is good for food, but lacking the scenes--your choice as to what's important to you...The Inner Harbor, Little Italy %26amp; Aquarium are all easy walking distance. There's a garage in Little Italy, just off the main road--it's brick with green rails. It's a little cheaper and an easy walk. Duck Tours are in the Inner Harbour near the aquarium--I've never taken them but they always seem busy. You may see a couple bums...it is a major city %26amp; they are out there just like anywhere else. You may also luck out %26amp; see street preformers--some are truely awsome. B-more has had many now famous artists/singer grace it's harbor area!



As far as safety--it's perfectly fine durring the day. Late at night, I wouldn't go out alone, but you'd be fine in a group. I only say that because you never know who may be out %26amp; looking for trouble--especially on a Friday/Saturday night when all the kids are out drinking. However, the area is well policed.



Have a good time!
Only one place to get a great crabcake in Bmore-and that is Faidley's at Lexington market-near the harbor. The locals are always there-not a fancy place but all meat.................