Help me to choose between Washing Zoo OR Baltimore inner harbour walk?

Pls help me to chose between above. We had been to DC and seen most of the museums.This cherry blossom,we will visit again and spend 12th apr, at DC. We are planning either to drive and visit baltimore for 4-5 hrs OR go to DC zoo (for 5 yr old son). Help me to choose. Never been to baltimore, thinking of brief visiting it for few hrs (13th morning drive from DC hotel , spend 4-5 hrs and drive back for 5 hrs). Is it feasible? OR DC zoo would be better? Thanks in advance for tips.Help me to choose between Washing Zoo OR Baltimore inner harbour walk?
I lived in DC for 5 yrs and loved it. Can't say that Baltimore is one of my favorite destinations, but if you've never been, you should go for the day just to say you've been there. We mostly just strolled around the inner harbor and rode a water taxi around, and then had dinner at one of the many places on the harbor. There is a large aquarium and science center off to the side of the harbor that your son might enjoy. And you can climb the world trade center building for some nice views.



If you do decide to stay in DC, the zoo is quite nice. It's lovely to walk around in, and the pandas are famous. You could combine the zoo with a visit to the National Cathedral, which is quite impressive. Also, my favorite Mexican restaurant is just one block up Wisconsin Ave from the cathedral -- it's called Cactus Cantina. They have a tortilla making machine right by the entrance and you can watch them making the tortillas before before delivering them to your table. Try the fajitas, which are fantastic.



Happy travels!
Go to the Inner Harbor, they've got a great aquarium there, the National Aquarium in Baltimore. Look it up on the net. The dophin show is great, and there are places to eat right there on the harbor.Help me to choose between Washing Zoo OR Baltimore inner harbour walk?
if seeing animals is your thing then dc zoo is it. also, location of the zoo isn't near anything else.



You could park and spend rest of day walking and seeing Baltimore harbor....crab cake, Baltimore aquarium, harbor, shops...etc.
I've taken kids on fields trips to the aqarium, the science center, and the zoo. Honestly, I'd say it depends on the energy levels of you and the 5 year old, and possibly the weather. Baltimore's indoor atrractions can use up excessive kid energy, but the zoo is very spread out. The kids greatly enjoyed all three of them.



I'm trying to remember where the train station in relation to the Harbor, and if y'all wouldn't enjoy taking the train more.Help me to choose between Washing Zoo OR Baltimore inner harbour walk?
Choose the Zoo. Your five year old will love it. As soon as you get in...go towards the bear exhibit and look for the bear that roams up and down a tree. Very funny sight that your son will laugh at.
Regarding parking at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, there are many parking garages on the surrounding streets--just look for the signs. Be aware that they are all fairly expensive (I believe that you will pay about $15 for six hours, but I could be wrong). There's little or no street parking in the area, which allows the garages to charge whatever they want.