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Federal Hill Park

Federal Hill Park

Baltimore, MD

The best free viewpoint of the Baltimore skyline rises 80 feet above the Inner Harbor - a grassy hilltop in a Federal-era neighborhood with postcard panoramas.

Photography Guide

Best Time
blue hour
Crowds
Moderate
Shot Types
panoramicskylinewide
Best Seasons
springfall
Practical Tips
Blue hour facing north gives the full Inner Harbor skyline with the Renaissance Hotel and National Aquarium beautifully lit. Bring a wide-angle or stitch a panorama.

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