Top Of The World, World
Trade Center
401 E. Pratt St.
410-837-VIEW
www.bop.org
totw@charm.net
HOURS:
Daily 10am-5:30pm
Sundays: noon-5:30pm
ADMISSION:
Adults $3.00
Children and Seniors $2.00
The
world’s tallest pentagonal building, the World Trade Center stands
423 feet above the ground and the Top of The World Observation
Level – 23rd floor - offers a panoramic view of the
city and environs. Visitors can gaze through a telescopic eye, check
out historic exhibits of Baltimore’s past, or shop for souvenirs.
The Observation Level does give a nice 360-degree view of the city
(it looks exactly as you would imagine a bird’s eye view of a city
would look) but that is about all it gives. The souvenirs are
somewhat cheesy and the exhibits are brief and generic.
If you’re traveling with children
or perhaps just doing a quick little tour of the Harbor, a visit
here might be nice, but don’t necessarily go out of your way for
one. The building is located at the water’s edge in Baltimore’s
Inner Harbor, adjacent to the National
Aquarium, and is easily
reached on foot or by water taxi if touring the Harbor. Expect to
spend no more than an hour here. -- Michael Rando
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