Federal Hill Park is a small hilltop park just south of the Inner Harbor that provides the best panoramic view of downtown Baltimore — the basin, the World Trade Center, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the distance, and the urban skyline compressed into a single frame. It is one of those views that makes you understand a city's geography instantly.
The park itself is popular with joggers, dog walkers, and people who want to eat lunch with a view. The surrounding Federal Hill neighbourhood is pleasant for an afternoon walk — brick rowhouses, local restaurants, and the Cross Street Market a few blocks south. The park is freely accessible at all hours.