Oriole Park at Camden Yards Overview
Natty Boh. Crab meat. Old Bay Seasoning. Singing “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” during the seventh inning stretch. Fierce AL East rivalries. Baltimore offers a wonderfully unique baseball experience, and in the middle of it all is Oriole Park at Camden Yards, an amazing ballpark to visit.
Though the actual baseball in Baltimore has been rather rough since Camden Yards opened in 1992, fans from all over have flocked to the Inner Harbor to see the stadium that ushered in a new style of baseball-only architecture. Though PNC Park, Coors Field, and many others would copy Camden Yards’ modern-retro style, baseball’s building boom started right here in Maryland.
From the B&O Warehouse and Boog’s BBQ in right field, staples from day one, to the “Bird Bath Splash Zone” in left field, a 2023 addition, Camden Yards has a lot going on that you won’t want to miss. The fact that the Orioles play in the best division in baseball also means that the on-field competition is often great. And don’t look now, but the O’s were pretty good last year, and there are a lot of high hopes over here for 2024.
Baltimore is a Southwest Airlines hub, on Amtrak’s east-coast line, and is within 200 miles of three other MLB cities (four MLB teams). A must for any baseball road-tripper, Camden Yards is also a reliable destination for a weekend of good food and good baseball. It might not take you a full series to experience all of Camden Yards’ amenities, but you’ll love the stadium and Inner Harbor for as long as you choose to visit.
Our five-part guide to Camden Yards will help you plan the perfect trip to see baseball in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. We’ll cover:
- Travel: Getting to Baltimore
- Lodging: Where you should stay
- Local Transit: How you should get around
- Ticketing/Seating/Premium: Where to sit, how to buy, and whether to opt for premium seating
- Gameday: What to do before/during/after the game
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Why you should visit Camden Yards
See history
You might see a player hit one into B&O in-game for the first time ever.
Seafood on everything
They have crab on everything — even hot dogs and pretzels.
Great value
Good seats are often less expensive than at other east coast stadiums.
Local traditions
You’ll know what a Natty Boh’s is by the time you’re done.
Gameday experience
The mascot, 7th inning stretch, statues, Eutaw Street … everything.
How many Orioles games should you see?
Usually we say go for a three-game series, but Camden Yards, for all of its great attributes, doesn’t have a ton of different seating products. You can often get lower level infield tickets for under $75 for one game, and then maybe snag a cheap ticket in right field for the second game. But with no traditional premium seating offerings at the park, a third game would be about taking in the stadium architecture and just enjoying a relaxing day at the ballpark, and there’s nothing wrong with that.
When should you go to Camden Yards?
In Maryland, April can be hit or miss, so we say that anytime from May on is an absolute yes, but you can try April if you’re ok bringing a sweater (or maybe more) along with you. During the summer, it will be hot and humid, but one of our favorite hidden gem seats is shaded, so we have you covered on that front. Camden Yards almost never sells out these days, so you won’t have trouble finding a satisfactory seat. If you go for a marquee matchup against the I-95 neighbors from Philly, Boston or New York, you will have to pay a bit more, but the atmosphere at those games is contentious and fun, so it’s worth it.
Where Camden Yards is located
Camden Yards is in downtown Baltimore, immediately adjacent to the city’s famous Inner Harbor area. Sandwiched between M&T Bank Stadium, the home of the Ravens, to the south, and a row of Orioles bars to the north, Camden Yards is conveniently located just off the highway and the light rail. Aside from the stadiums and neighboring bars/hotels, there isn’t too much to be doing directly adjacent to the stadium, but with the National Aquarium, Horseshoe Casino, Babe Ruth Museum, and Inner Harbor all within a mile and a half of the stadium, it’s easy to build a car-free weekend around a visit to Camden Yards. Whether you drive into Baltimore on I-95, take Amtrak, or fly in, Baltimore is easy to get to. If you fly, we strongly suggest flying into BWI, which connects with downtown Baltimore via a short ride on the light rail. More details on travel in the Local Transit chapter.
About your Camden Yards Stadium Insider
My name is Tani, and I’m a Maryland native who has been going to Camden Yards since I was five. I was at Cal Ripken’s last game when the stadium was overflowing, at random Sunday matinees when the upper bowl was empty, and I’ve sat all over the ballpark. But I like to be close to Eutaw Street in right/center field, so you’ll often find me in my Camden Yards happy place watching relievers in the bullpen from the center field bleachers.
Camden Yards makes sure you know you’re in Baltimore. The loud cheer of “OH” during the national anthem, the Natty Boh and crab, and the looming presence of the B&O Warehouse are constant reminders that in Baltimore you’re getting a unique baseball experience. Camden Yards is my favorite park, and I hope this guide will help you plan your visit.
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