Top 3 Ways to Reach The Inner Harbor for the Maryland Cycling Classic & Baltimore by Baltimore Festival on Sept 6th
This blog is your definitive Travel and Parking Guide for navigating the large crowds and various detours throughout the city as you head to the Inner Harbor to enjoy the Maryland Cycling Classic and Baltimore By Baltimore feat. Mr Trash Wheel & Friends!
Before you hop into the car, consider taking your bike or walking to the show, Use this guide to help plan out your route!
Throughout the day there will be road closures on many major streets Downtown, including sections of Pratt Street and Lombard Street, to accommodate the cycling race. The road closures will be in effect until approximately 6pm on Saturday, September 6th. For specific details visit Baltimore City DOT’s Webpage.
Motorists are encouraged to download the Waze.com app for live detour navigation.
Don’t Worry, We’ve Got You Covered With the Three Best Ways to Get Down to the Inner Harbor.
1) Arriving By Public Transportation
Navigate Baltimore's Waterfront with ease using public transportation, especially during the Maryland Cycling Classic when road closures may lead to traffic challenges and parking difficulties. This convenient and eco-friendly option lets you effortlessly explore the different Cycling FanZones and other events around the city, even if there are detours due to the event.
Keep up to date on public transit service alerts on MTA’s website
Charm City Circulator — The Charm City Circulator is free and updated with service date and arrival times via their Passio Go app!
Water Taxi — The ticked Harbor Trolly Service is available 11am -6pm on Saturday.
Public Transit Update:
Light Rail - Service will be interrupted until Saturday evening due to emergency building demolition. A shuttle service will be running between North Avenue and Camden Station
2) Arriving By Car
Get essential driving tips and detour information to smoothly navigate around the Maryland Cycling Classic, so you can stay informed and easily make your way down to all the events happening on the harbor this weekend.
Motorists are encouraged to download the Waze.com app for live detour navigation.
Arrive from the South Side Via I-95
1) Take I-95 to West Conway St
2) Turn Right Down Light St
Enter one of the recommended parking garages below:
Arrive from the East Side Via I-95
1) Take I-95 to Key Highway
2) Turn left down Light St
Enter one of the recommended parking garages below:
Arrive from the North Side Via MLK Blvd
1) Take MLK Boulevard to West Pratt St.
2) Turn right down Cal Ripken Way
3) Turn left onto West Conway St.
4) Turn right onto Light Street
Enter one of the recommended parking garages below:
The parking spots we recommend for this Saturday (9/6) are:
The Hyatt Regency Baltimore LAZ Parking — 300 Light Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202
414 Light Parking — 414 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Royal Sonesta Parking — 550 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rusty Scupper Parking— 402 Key Highway
Motorists are encouraged to download the Waze.com app for live detour navigation.
3) Arriving On Bike or On Foot
Strolling or biking along the promenade during the Maryland Cycling Classic is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore the various waterfront neighborhoods and events occurring that day. You can effortlessly pedal from the Fanzone to the Festival, feeling the excitement in the air as crowds gather to support the cyclists. Then, you can easily bike over to Baltimore By Baltimore’s celebration of Mr. Trash Wheel and soak in the uplifting vibes from local vendors and performers.
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