Good-for-Kids Rating

Rate Rita's Ice:

Babies

Toddlers & Pre-K

School-Age Kids

Pre-Teens & Teens

submit

Rita's Ice Description

Just outside the Baltimore Visitor Center on the Inner Harbor is a stand alone kiosk selling my family's new favorite dessert — Rita's Ice. What began in Pennsylvania in 1984 by Bob Turmolo as a local Italian Ice shop (named after Bob's wife, Rita) has now become a phenomenon with multiple locations. Their signature Italian Ice is my son's favorite (especially with the fresh fruit) but the girls prefer the Old Fashioned Custard or the Gelati, a combination of Italian Ice and Frozen Custard. Once we've made our selections, we like to sit on the benches just behind the kiosk and watch the dancing fountains. We agree with their motto: Rita's Ice does equal happiness. Be sure to check out our other Baltimore vacation ideas.

Just the Facts

Hours: This kiosk is open seasonally from March to October. Hours are noon to 9 p.m., Monday to Thursday; noon-10:30 p.m., Friday to Sunday.

Fees: Admission prices vary depending on whether you decide to see one, two or four ships. The prices for four ships are $7 for kids 6-14 (Midshipmen), $18 for adults (Captain) and $14 for Seniors (Admiral). Kids 5 and younger (Stowaways) are free.

Related Vacations