Best Holiday Photo Spots in Baltimore
If stunning seasonal photos are on your wishlist this year, Baltimore’s waterfront is the perfect place to be.
We’re all looking for it- that showstopping, magically bright photo that perfectly captures the merriment of the season. What makes the perfect photo- is it a cityscape backdrop, warm twinkling lights, a joyous subject, or all of the above? You can’t pick just one, so you better try for them all! Here’s a roundup of the photo opportunities you won’t want to miss on Baltimore’s waterfront this winter.
Parade of Lighted Boats
Save the date for Saturday, December 6th- the Parade of Lighted Boats will be making their colorful way through the harbor, and you won’t want to miss it. During this annual event, boats are decorated with fun and festive lights before sailing from Anchorage Marina in Canton to the Inner Harbor. Grab a spot along the waterfront and get your camera ready for one of a kind reflections, warm glows, and golden lights.
Photo tip: Pick a spot to watch on the Inner Harbor so you can capture the boats passing by some of the iconic buildings in the Baltimore skyline.
Are you an interested boater? Register for the Lighted Boat Parade here.
Christmas Village
Baltimore’s very own German Christmas Village returns to the Inner Harbor for its 10th year on November 27th and will be open to visit until December 24th. This authentic German market is a wonderland full of unique experiences including food, drinks, family friendly fun, shopping, and above all- beautiful wintry decor. From portraits under the gorgeous lighted Gluhwein Pyramid to selfies with the market’s Mascot, Gingy, Christmas Village is a sure spot to capture iconic holiday moments.
Photo tip: The market truly shines at night, when the plethora of lights twinkle against the dark sky.
Inner Harbor Ice Rink
It’s time to take some action shots! Lace up your skates and head over to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor Ice Rink, opening for the season on November 7. Who doesn’t want a photo of themselves looking cool on the ice? Plus, there will be plenty of fun special events coming up this season to make the backdrop even more magical.
Photo tip: This is a great spot at any time of day for capture cityscape backgrounds, and it’s especially pretty around sunset. Time your skate to coincide with that last bit of the day’s glow for truly special shots.
Inner Harbor Christmas Tree
Another essential component of the Christmas Village is this extremely festive 26ft Christmas tree. This year, be sure to come find the tree a short walk down the promenade at Rash Field Park! The official tree lighting ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 22.
Photo tip: While visiting the tree, be sure to check out the harbor views from Rash Field’s overlook for some more great photos!
