Baltimore and the Region

With a history that spans three centuries, Baltimore is a true renaissance city. Its transformation over the last 25 years is nothing short of phenomenal. It's also one of the most affordable cities on the East Coast, and is full of distinctive charm: just consider Chesapeake Bay blue crabs; row houses; marble steps; and a friendly local greeting that's unique, "hon."

Baltimore is a big city with a small-town feel, and its many neighborhoods with their distinct cultures turn an ordinary trip into an adventure.

The Inner Harbor is acknowledged as the gem of the city and offers a multitude of activities for tourists, business people, and local residents. A listing of local attractions includes:

American Visionary Art Museum
Baltimore Arena
Baltimore Civil War Museum
Baltimore Museum of Art
Baltimore Symphony
ESPN Zone
The Gallery - Shopping Center
Harbor Cruises
Harborplace - Shops and Dining
Hard Rock Café Baltimore
Maryland Science Center (with IMAX)
The Mechanic Theatre
The National Aquarium
Torsk submarine
Oriole Park at Camden Yards - Home of the
Baltimore Orioles
Planet Hollywood
Pride of Baltimore II Sailship
M and T Bank Stadium - Home of the Super Bowl XXV champion Baltimore Ravens
USS Constellation

 

In addition to the attractions mentioned above, Baltimore has been successful in bringing national and international events to the Inner Harbor area plus an ever-growing number of national conventions. Baltimore is only an hour away from Washington , D.C. Drive a bit farther to the east of the city and you'll feel the cool waters of the Atlantic Ocean . Go about the same distance to the west, and you'll need ski and snowboards to get around. For all these reasons and more, Maryland is aptly named "The Land of Pleasant Living."

For more information about the area, visit the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitor Center at www.baltimore.org and the Maryland Office of Tourism at www.mdisfun.org.