RICH IN HISTORY

Anchored at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Charles Street stretches through the downtown business district…showcases historic institutions, vibrant shops, galleries, restaurants and entertainment…and connects the city’s eclectic neighborhoods, from the celebrated attractions of the Harbor to the green quads of Johns Hopkins University.

NERLY 300 YEARS OF STORY

Witness to Baltimore’s growth and evolution across nearly 300 years, Charles Street offers a unique view into our local history. From the Harbor to Hopkins, the corridor highlights the story of Baltimore—floods and fires, monuments and museums, industry and intelligentsia.

For this rich history, for its diverse offerings, and for all it offers visitors and residents alike, the length of Historic Charles Street has been designated a National Scenic Byway—one of just four in the country located in an urban setting.

CULTURAL VITALITY TODAY

Today, Charles Street offers convenient and affordable access to historic, lively and authentically local experiences for residents and visitors. Linking small and large businesses, commercial investors, cultural and academic institutions, retail establishments, and diverse neighborhoods, Charles Street helps drive the economic and cultural vitality of Baltimore.