Top of the World Observation Level — Attraction in Baltimore

From the observation level you can see Baltimore spread out in front of you. There are signs near each window explaining what you are looking at (buildings, history that happened there, etc). That was so interesting and so helpful in identifying what we were seeing. There is a somber tone to some of the displays, as the 9/11 bombing victim memorial is there, as well as pieces of wreckage from all three attacks.

There was no staff available for questions upstairs (the little shop there was deserted yet open) but the ticket woman in the lobby downstairs was helpful and answered so many questions.

We paid $7 to go up and it was well...

We decided to visit here without any prior understanding of what was at hand. Placed on the 27th floor of Baltimore's World Trade Center, the cost to go up is minimal ($20 for our family of 4) and well worth it. The observation deck has 5 sides creating a full 360 degree view of the entire city and harbor area. There is a museum quality to the area with many historical objects, pictures of Baltimore from the past and many explanatory diagrams to help understand what the viewer is seeing. With the help of the telescopic viewers I was able to help my kids see the Wadington Monument 40 miles away in Washington DC....

If you’re looking for a spot that offers a new perspective on Baltimore, the Top of the World is definitely worth checking out. I recently visited the observation deck on the 27th floor of the Baltimore World Trade Center, and I was absolutely blown away by the views. The panoramic skyline of the city, paired with views of the Inner Harbor and even the Chesapeake Bay on a clear day, is truly a sight to behold. It’s one of those places where you can’t help but feel awestruck by how beautiful the city is from up high.

Unfortunately when we visited most of things were under construction or renovations but still we...