Luggage storage across Baltimore
Baltimore, a major seaport and manufacturing centre in north-central Maryland, draws plenty of travellers who need somewhere to leave a bag while they wait for a flight, train, or late check-in.
BWI Marshall Airport has no luggage storage facilities or lockers of its own, so if you're flying in with bags you'll need to sort out storage before you reach the terminal. With Stasher, you can store bags from $2.49 per bag a day.
Some top Stasher locations in Baltimore include:
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Arriving and getting around with luggage
BWI Marshall Airport Rail Station connects to Amtrak and MARC train services via a free shuttle from the airport terminal, so it's worth knowing your luggage options before you commit to a route. The MTA Light Rail runs from BWI into central Baltimore for a $2.00 one-way fare, which makes it a cheap way to reach the city with bags in tow.
Camden Yards station is the stop for the Inner Harbor, followed by a 4-block walk east down West Conway Street, so keep that in mind if you're heading straight to the waterfront. The MARC Camden Line also runs from Camden Yards to Washington Union Station, useful if Baltimore is only a stop on a longer trip.
On Maryland Transit Administration Commuter Bus coaches, you can stow luggage in below-deck compartments, but hard-sided bags are not allowed in the overhead racks.
Bag rules at attractions and venues
Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles and one of the crown jewel ballparks of Major League Baseball, enforces a clear bag policy allowing only one approved clear plastic bag no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, a 1-gallon freezer bag, or a small clutch purse no larger than 5 by 7 inches.
A locker service at the ballpark stores bags for $15, which is useful if your bag exceeds the stadium's clear-bag policy. The Baltimore Museum of Art requires all backpacks, packages, and items larger than 11 by 15 inches to be checked in its Checkroom, which means you can visit without carrying bulky luggage through the galleries.
The Walters Art Museum asks that all bags, parcels, or items larger than 11 by 15 by 6 inches be placed in a complimentary locker, and bags cannot be carried on your back. The American Visionary Art Museum provides an unattended coat and bag closet on the lower level of its main building, though you may prefer a staffed option for anything valuable.
The Lyric Baltimore prohibits bags larger than 6 by 8 by 2 inches and does not provide storage for personal belongings, so plan ahead if you're heading to a show there.
Reaching museums and the Inner Harbor
Convention Center Station is the closest light rail stop to the Inner Harbor, putting the National Aquarium and Maryland Science Center within a 5- to 10-minute walk. For a free alternative, the Charm City Circulator bus connects various attractions including the National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, and the American Visionary Art Museum, which is handy if you're moving between sights with your bags.
The Maryland Transit Administration advises passengers to watch bags and personal items when using station lifts to prevent them from getting caught in closing doors, a small but practical tip when you're juggling luggage.
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