Baltimore's Historic Charles Street
Visitor Services

The Visitor’s Center, an 8,000-square foot, state-of-the art facility, offers an array of information resources and services, all designed to accommodate travelers. Most attractions are ADA compliant and assist travelers with varying abilities. The GPS tour of Charles Street will have closed captioning. BACVA has operators available, web information and email contacts to assist with any special needs requests.

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Fees No fees to drive the byway.		Accessibility Most attractions along the byway are ADA compliant and assist travelers with varying abilities.
	Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Charles Street is accessible by cyclists and pedestrians. Part of Baltimore's Bicycle Master Plan: phase one includes University to South Baltimore with the remaining portion in phase two. The...		Food A variety of dining options present themselves along the byway corridor.
	Information For information, stop by the Visitor Center (on Light Street in the Inner Harbor) at the byway’s southern end. The center is open daily November–March from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and April–October...		Lodging There is overnight lodging along this byway.
	Restrooms All public attractions have restrooms.		Retail Numerous shopping opportunities lie on and near the byway.

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Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Every season is enjoyable along the Charles Street Byway from blooming flowers in the spring and summer to beautiful fall foliage and holiday lights.

High Season

Millions of visitors explore Baltimore annually, especially in the spring, summer, and fall, including May graduations and football and baseball season.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Baltimore's Historic Charles Street, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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