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Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore
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Oriole Park at Camden Yards

What a visiting fan needs to know: where to stay, getting in from BWI, parking and tailgating, what to eat and where to sit.

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Where to stay near Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Where visiting fans stay

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  • Camden Yards and the west Inner Harbor
    Michele Kim, Google Maps

    Camden Yards and the west Inner HarborVisiting fans pick this

    5 min by walk. The Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor is across Pratt Street and has rooms that look into the ballpark. The Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards is a block away, and the Washington Boulevard bars are steps from the gates.

  • Inner Harbor
    Doug Farrell Godard, Google Maps

    Inner HarborVisiting fans pick this

    15 min by walk. The big harbor hotels sit near the National Aquarium. Walk west on Pratt Street to the ballpark, or ride the free Charm City Circulator.

  • Federal Hill
    Jameson Knott, Google Maps

    Federal Hill

    15 min by walk. Rowhouse streets with rentals and small inns, Cross Street Market and plenty of bars. It sits just south of the harbor and a short walk from the ballpark.

  • Harbor East and Fells Point
    Harbor East, Google Maps

    Harbor East and Fells Point

    15 min by rideshare. Harbor East has upscale hotels and waterfront dining, and Fells Point has old brick streets and pubs. Both are a quick ride or a long walk east of the ballpark.

  • Mount Vernon
    Gerald Falo, Google Maps

    Mount Vernon

    15 min by transit. A historic district with boutique hotels, museums and the Washington Monument. The Light Rail and the free Purple Circulator both run south toward the ballpark.

Around the stadium

Checked at the source
The ballpark sits two blocks west of the Inner Harbor. The Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor at 401 W Pratt St is across Pratt Street, and Pickles Pub and Section 771 sit side by side on Washington Boulevard, a block from the gates.

Map of the area

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Getting to Oriole Park at Camden Yards

From Baltimore/Washington

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BWI (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall). The Light RailLink leaves from the lower level outside Door 19 about every 30 minutes and reaches Camden Station, next to the ballpark, in about 25 minutes. A taxi or rideshare takes about 20 minutes.

On game day

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Light RailLink from BWI, about 25 min. Camden Station / Camden Yards stop, next to the ballpark. Walk through the Breezeway to Gate A. Light RailLink from north Baltimore or Hunt Valley, about 20 min. Camden Station / Camden Yards stop, next to the ballpark. MARC Penn Line from Washington, about 60 min. Baltimore Penn Station, about 1.5 miles north. Take the Light Rail or a rideshare to the ballpark. The Penn Line is the only MARC line with weekend trains. Charm City Circulator, about 15 min. The Purple route stops near the ballpark. Buses run about every 13 minutes.

Parking and tailgating at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Tailgating

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Tailgating is not allowed in the Orioles parking lots around the ballpark. Pickles Pub and Section 771 sit side by side a block from the gates, and on big days the crowd spills onto Washington Boulevard. This is the local stand-in for a tailgate. You can carry food and one sealed plastic drink of 20 ounces or less inside your one approved clear bag. On Opening Day some local restaurants run ticketed tailgate parties in lots near the stadiums, with food, drinks and buses to the game. Look for them in local food news the week before.

Game day at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Getting in

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  • Bag policy: One approved bag per person: a clear plastic bag no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a 1-gallon clear freezer bag, a fanny pack or clutch no larger than 5 x 7 inches, a diaper bag or a medical bag. Lockers outside Gates A, C and H cost $15 by credit card.
  • Cashless: Camden Yards is cashless, including the lots and ticket windows. Stands take Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover, and Apple Pay and Google Pay work at concession stands only. A reverse ATM near Gate D turns cash into a card.
  • Re-entry and smoking: Once you leave you cannot come back in, except in an emergency approved by ballpark staff. The ballpark is smoke-free, including vapes. Umbrellas are allowed if they do not block anyone's view. Alcohol sales stop at the end of the 8th inning or 3.5 hours after first pitch, whichever comes first.

Touring the stadium

Checked at the source
The Orioles tour page says ballpark tours are not available for purchase. Check orioles.com/tours closer to your trip in case dates open for 2027. In 2026 all ticket holders could enter through Gates A and H 2.5 hours before first pitch on Monday to Thursday night games to watch batting practice from Eutaw Street, Legends Park, the Flag Court and the bleachers (sections 90 to 98). Check the 2027 game list before you go.

After the final whistle

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Most carless fans walk to Inner Harbor hotels or take the Light Rail from Camden Station, right outside the ballpark. The city turns traffic outbound at the start of the 7th inning, so drivers can leave fast but streets fill at the last out. To beat the crowd, wait 30 minutes at Pickles Pub or on Pratt Street, then walk or ride.

One thing to avoid

From a specialist guide
Counting on the train home after a Sunday game. Light Rail trains between BWI and downtown stop around 8:40pm on Sundays, and the MARC Camden Line runs weekdays only with no trains after night games. Check the last train before you pick a game, or plan a ride.

Food and drink at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Bars near the stadium

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  • Pickles Pub
    Pickles Pub, Google Maps

    Pickles Pub

    520 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21230

    A pub in a row of brick rowhouses across from the ballpark, open since 1988 and a go-to pregame spot for locals. Try the crab dip burger or beer-battered pickles with a Natty Boh.

    Away fans: a packed home crowd before every game. Visitors in road colors will hear about it, but in good fun.

  • Section 771
    Section 771, Google Maps

    Section 771

    504 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21230

    Named for its distance in feet from home plate, this bar sits next door to Pickles Pub. Big hangar doors open onto a patio, and the two bars share one crowd on game days.

    Away fans: a loud home crowd with DJs on big days. Expect ribbing if you wear road colors.

  • Pratt Street Ale House
    Pratt Street Ale House, Google Maps

    Pratt Street Ale House

    206 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21201

    A brewpub in an old brick rowhouse that pours Oliver Brewing beers. The patio is a good spot to watch fans walk to the game, and the menu runs to crab pretzels and crab mac and cheese.

    Away fans: a busy, friendly pub crowd of home fans, convention guests and visitors, so road colors fit in.

  • Maryland Yards
    Maryland Yards, Google Maps

    Maryland Yards

    511 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21201

    A bar and restaurant across the street from the ballpark that opened in 2024. It serves Maryland dishes like crab dip and Smith Island cake, with drink specials when the Orioles are home.

    Away fans: a home crowd on game days in a larger, more polished room, so visitors are welcome.

Things to do around Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Listed in the order they happen on game day. Each one earns points.

  1. Drink40 points

    Crab pretzel at Pratt Street Ale House

    A brewpub in an old rowhouse a 6 minute walk from the gates, pouring Oliver Brewing beers. Sit on the patio and watch the orange crowd head to the game.

    $$. 3 hours before first pitch

  2. Ritual65 points

    Hunt batting practice homers on the Flag Court

    On Monday to Thursday night games, Gates A and H open 2.5 hours early so fans can chase batting practice balls on Eutaw Street, the Flag Court and the bleachers. Bring a glove and stake out a spot behind the right field scoreboard.

    Free. 2 hours 30 minutes before first pitch

  3. Drink50 points

    Pregame at Pickles Pub

    Locals have met at this rowhouse pub across from the ballpark since 1988, and the crowd fills Washington Boulevard on big days. Order the crab dip burger and a Natty Boh.

    $$. 2 hours 30 minutes before first pitch

  4. Drink40 points

    Taproom stop at Checkerspot Brewing

    A local brewery a short walk south of the ballpark, part of a cluster of taprooms near the stadiums. It is a calmer pregame than the bars across from the gates.

    $$. 2 hours 30 minutes before first pitch

  5. Landmark65 points

    Walk Eutaw Street

    The brick walkway between the ballpark and the old B&O Warehouse is lined with bronze baseballs that mark where home runs landed, plus the team Hall of Fame wall. The Warehouse is the longest building east of the Mississippi at 1,116 feet.

    Free. 1 hour 15 minutes before first pitch

  6. Drink40 points

    Beer at the Corona Flag Court bar

    This open-air wraparound bar opened in right field in 2026 and serves both the Flag Court and Eutaw Street. It is one of the most popular gathering spots in the ballpark.

    $$. 1 hour before first pitch

  7. Eat65 points

    Crab at the ballpark

    Maryland means crab, and the ballpark serves it many ways: crab cakes and crab smash tacos at the Baltimore Seafood House, fries with crab dip and Old Bay, and hot dogs topped with crab mac and cheese. Order one you cannot get at home.

    $$. 30 minutes before first pitch

  8. Ritual50 points

    Shout "O" during the anthem

    When the anthem reaches "Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave," the whole crowd yells "O" for the Orioles. Join in and you will sound like a local.

    Free. 5 minutes before first pitch

  9. Eat75 points

    Crab cake at Faidley's in Lexington Market

    Faidley's has sold seafood since 1886 and is known for its jumbo lump crab cake, about 6.5 ounces and made by hand. It sits at the Paca Street entrance of Lexington Market, a 10 minute walk north of the ballpark.

    $$

  10. Eat50 points

    Corned beef at Attman's Deli

    A family deli on East Lombard Street since 1915, known for hot corned beef sandwiches piled high. Go for lunch on a game day.

    $

  11. Landmark65 points

    Fort McHenry

    The star-shaped fort whose defense in 1814 inspired the national anthem, the same anthem fans shout "O" during at the ballpark. Walk the ramparts and look back at the harbor.

    $

  12. Outing40 points

    National Aquarium

    The big aquarium on the Inner Harbor piers is a 15 minute walk east of the ballpark. Adult tickets are $49.95, and last entry is an hour before closing.

    $$$

  13. Outing40 points

    National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation

    The former B&O Railroad Museum sits at the birthplace of American railroading, a 15 minute walk west of the ballpark, and it is tied to the same railroad that built the Warehouse. It is open daily from 10am to 4pm, and adult admission is $20.

    $$

  14. Photo50 points

    Skyline photo from Federal Hill Park

    The hill rises about 80 feet over the south side of the Inner Harbor and gives the best view of the downtown skyline. Climb it before dinner in Federal Hill.

    Free

Seats and shade at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Where the sun lands on a day game, and which seats stay dry when it rains.

Shade and cover

From a specialist guide
  • Terrace sections 43 to 65, rows 2 and higher. Most of the lower terrace sits under the club level overhang, which blocks sun and rain. Sections 43 to 65 give the best shade at afternoon games.
  • Upper deck, last 10 rows. The roof over the back of the upper deck shades the last 10 rows and keeps them dry in rain.
  • Club level third base side, sections 242 to 280, rows 8 and higher. The sun sits behind these seats late in the day, and the back rows are covered. Much of the club level is open to the sun at day games.
  • Third base side versus first base side. The third base side gets shade earlier. The first base side stays in the sun longer.
  • Bleachers, sections 90 to 98, and the left field Bird Bath (sections 84 and 86). The bleachers get full sun at day games. In the Bird Bath, a mascot hoses down fans after big hits, so wear something that can get wet.