Howard Street, Baltimore

Name: Howard Street
Address: Baltimore, United States

#373 among attractions in Baltimore

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Howard Street is a major north-south street through the central part of the city of Baltimore, Maryland. About 2+1⁄2 miles long, the street begins at the north end of I-395 near Oriole Park at Camden Yards and ends near Johns Hopkins University, where it splits. To the right, it becomes Art Museum Drive, the one-block home of the Baltimore Museum of Art. To the left, it becomes San Martin Drive, which winds road along the western perimeter of the Johns Hopkins University campus and ends at University Parkway. Howard Street is named in honor of former Maryland governor John Eager Howard. Two other streets in Baltimore, John and Eager Streets, are also named after him. ()

Coordinates: 39°17'44"N, 76°37'11"W

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Central Baltimore (Mount Vernon)Baltimore United States

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Howard Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walters Art Museum, Lexington Market, Washington Monument, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

~1110 ftE
Ancient and 18th-19th century art
Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
6 min walk • The Walters Art Museum, nestled in the heart of Baltimore, United States, is a cultural gem that boasts an extensive collection of art from around the world. This prestigious institution is renowned for its assemblage of treasures ranging from pre-dynastic Egyptian...
~1460 ftS
Shopping, Market
Lexington Market, Baltimore
8 min walk • Lexington Market, nestled in the heart of Baltimore, United States, is a bustling hub of commerce and culture that has served the city since 1782. As one of the oldest public markets in America, it has become an iconic landmark, known for its vibrant atmosphere...
~1350 ftNE
Memorial, Historical place, Park
Washington Monument, Baltimore
7 min walk • The Washington Monument in Baltimore stands as a testament to the city's historical significance and its veneration of one of America's founding fathers, George Washington. This memorial, located in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, is not to be confused with...
~1130 ftE
Nation's first Roman Catholic cathedral
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Baltimore
6 min walk • The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also called the Baltimore Basilica, was the first Roman Catholic cathedral built in the United States, and was among the first major religious buildings constructed in the nation after the adoption of the U.S.
~1210 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
First Presbyterian Church and Manse, Baltimore
6 min walk • First Presbyterian Church and Manse is a historic Presbyterian church located at West Madison Street and Park Avenue in the Mount Vernon-Belvedere neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The church is a rectangular brick building with a central tower flanked by protruding octagonal turrets at each corner.
~1460 ftNW
Church
Mount Calvary Church, Baltimore
8 min walk • Mount Calvary Church is a Roman Catholic parish located in the Seton Hill neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. The church was founded in 1842 as a mission congregation within the Episcopal Church and is now a community within the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter of the Catholic Church.
~1270 ftE
Museum, Art gallery
C. Grimaldis Gallery, Baltimore
7 min walk • The C. Grimaldis Gallery is a contemporary and modern art gallery established in 1977 by Constantine Grimaldis. It is the longest continually operating gallery in Baltimore, Maryland.
~1230 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
National Shrine of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Baltimore
6 min walk • St. Alphonsus Church, Rectory, Convent and Halle, also known as St. John Neumann Shrine and "Baltimore's Powerhouse of Prayer," is a historic Roman Catholic church complex located within the Archdiocese of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Since 1992, the parish has held regular Tridentine Masses.
~580 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Maryland Center for History and Culture, Baltimore
3 min walk • The Maryland Center for History and Culture, founded on March 1, 1844, is the oldest cultural institution in the U.S. state of Maryland. The organization "collects, preserves, and interprets objects and materials reflecting Maryland's diverse heritage".
~1230 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
G. Krug & Son Ironworks and Museum, Baltimore
6 min walk • G. Krug & Son Ironworks is a historic iron works located at Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
~1300 ftNE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Lafayette Monument, Baltimore
7 min walk • The Lafayette Monument is a bronze equestrian statue of Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, by Andrew O'Connor, Jr. It is located on the northern edge of the South Park, at Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, directly across a cobblestone circle from The Washington Monument.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Howard Street?

Nearby attractions include Old Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, Baltimore (3 min walk), Maryland Center for History and Culture, Baltimore (3 min walk), Contemporary Museum Baltimore, Baltimore (3 min walk), Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association Building, Baltimore (4 min walk).

How to get to Howard Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Howard Street:

Light rail

Mount Vernon • Lines: Lr (3 min walk)
Lexington Market • Lines: Lr (6 min walk)

Bus

Cathedral Street & Centre Street Opposite Southbound • Lines: 51 (5 min walk)
Hamilton Street • Lines: Purple (6 min walk)

Metro

Lexington Market • Lines: M (6 min walk)
State Center/Cultural Center • Lines: M (12 min walk)

Train

Baltimore Camden Station (21 min walk)
Baltimore Penn Station (23 min walk)