Baltimore offers event planners a mix of conventional spaces, stunning historic venues, and a vibrant, accessible downtown. Baltimore Convention Center (BCC) boasts 300,000 square feet of contiguous expo space and 50 meeting rooms; its largest space can accommodate up to 1,600 people, and a separate 36,672-square-foot ballroom can
be configured into four spaces.
Baltimore has 8,000 downtown hotel rooms, 2,300 of which are within one block of the convention center. Directly connected to the convention center, Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor offers 757 guest rooms and can accommodate more than 3,000 people theater style in its largest space. The 754-room Baltimore Marriott Waterfront has 50,527 square feet of event space, with a capacity of 2,800 for receptions. The 488-room Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor features more than 35,000 square feet of event space across 22 areas; its largest space can accommodate up to 1,800 people.
The B&O Railroad Museum includes a stunning 53,000-square-foot roundhouse with a capacity of 2,800 guests for receptions and a 15,000-square-foot covered outdoor pavilion with a capacity of 6,000 guests. Indoor and outdoor private event space is also available at Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture. The Alonso G. Decker Gallery at the Baltimore Museum of Industry can accommodate up to 300 seated guests or 500 for a cocktail receptions.
Developments underway in Baltimore include the $450 million renovation of M&T Bank Stadium, featuring new VIP clubs and hospitality spaces, private lounges, and enhanced F&B experiences. The iconic Pimlico Racecourse is undergoing a $400 million transformation from a seasonal to a year-round destination. Scheduled for completion in 2027, the project includes a new state-of-the-art clubhouse and multi-use event space. Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of Major League Baseball’s Baltimore Orioles, is also being renovated this year; the project will add new premium clubs and upgrade facility technology.
Construction will begin soon for Inner Harbor’s new Harborplace waterfront mixed-use development. An easy walk from the convention center, the area is already abuzz with activity as a temporary home to several small food vendors and pop-up businesses, including Crust by Mack—known for its Maryland Crab Pie—and Made in Baltimore, which sells locally made, handcrafted goods.
“Baltimore has been a catalyst for American innovation—home to groundbreaking industries, defining moments in our democracy, and generations of people whose contributions helped build the country we know today,” says Kireem Swinton, interim president and CEO of Visit Baltimore. “As our nation gears up to celebrate its 250th birthday, visitors can explore various attractions and museums to learn about how Baltimore shaped American history.”
Key attractions during the celebrations will include Fort McHenry, whose successful defense during the Battle of Baltimore event inspired Francis Scott Key to write The Star-Spangled Banner. Visitors can explore the fort, see exhibits, and attend daily ranger programs.
