Three price points: See Baltimore your way

BUDGET

Getting there

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Visitors to Baltimore can tour the USS Constellation, one of four historic ships in the harbor.

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www.wilson-house.net

Wilson House is less than 2 miles from Inner Harbor. It is close to light rail that takes you into town for under $2.

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www.linwoods.com

Linwoods in Owings Mills serves fresh seafood from the Chesapeake Bay. Entrees average $30.

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Regular rates start at $109 and require a 21-day notice. Frequent sale rates to BWI on AirTran or Delta go for $75-$85.

Stay

Less than 2 miles from the Inner Harbor, Wilson House offers queen rooms for $85-$95. Rooms with views go for $110-$140. Evening wine and cheese are complimentary. The hotel is steps from light rail into town for under $2. 2100 Mount Royal Terrace, 410-383-6267, www.wilson-house.net.

Eat

Faidley Seafood in Lexington Market is famous for its lump crab cakes. One cake is $13 (about $17 with two sides). On May 16, local celebs race crustaceans for charity at the market in honor of the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes. www.faidleyscrabcakes.com.

Experience

Walk along the Inner Harbor and historic neighborhoods in the early morning, then take a 20-minute walk to the Walters, one of the country’s finest art galleries. Free; 10 a.m.-5p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free docent-led tours at 2 p.m. Sunday. 600 N. Charles St. in the Mount Vernon District, 410-547-9000, www.thewalters.org.

MODERATE

Getting there

One-way, one-week advance-notice rates start at $229 on AirTran and Delta.

Stay

The Admiral Fell Inn in Fell’s Point has seven buildings that date to the 1770s. European-styled guest rooms feature hardwood floors, Persian rugs, 18th-century furnishings and new canopy beds. Inner Harbor Experience packages, starting at $234 for a double, include breakfast and a four-day pass (one-time admission) to the National Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center, Top of the World and more. 888 S. Broadway, 410-522-7377, www.harbormagic.com.

Eat

Try some Afghan specialties at the Helmand. Dishes are $10-$15 (rack of lamb, $22). 806 N. Charles St., 410-752-0311, www.helmand.com.

Experience

The USS Constellation is one of four historic ships to tour on the Inner Harbor. Tour one ship ($10 adults 15-59; $5 children 6-14), two ships ($13, $6) or all four ($16, $7). Senior, youth discounts; under age 5 and military personnel (with ID) free. Entry to the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse is free to all visitors. www.constellation.org.

SPLURGE

Getting there

Walk-up, business-class rates are $388 on AirTran or Delta. Identical rates to both Washington airports with additional service from United and US Airways.

Stay

A King Harbor view room at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel starts at $279 for a double on the Escape! Romance package. Included is breakfast, a bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries. 202 E. Pratt St., 410-547-1200, www.renaissanceharborplace.com.

Eat

Find fresh fish from the Chesapeake Bay at Linwoods. Entrees average $30, with lighter fare at the open kitchen counter. 25 Crossroads Drive in Owings Mills, 410-356-3030, www.linwoods.com.

Experience

The beauty of a baseball park, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, beckons on a summer night. A Club Box Seat behind home plate is $55. The O’s meet the Braves June 12-14. Ninety-minute tours take in suite and press levels, the dugout and scoreboard control room; $9 adults; $7 kids 14 and younger; under age 3 free. 333 W. Camden St., baltimore.orioles.mlb.com.

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