Baltimore Maryland Travel Information
Baltimore is the largest and most complex city in Maryland, with a
population of nearly 640,000. A city of neighborhoods, Baltimore is a
port town, with gorgeous waterfront areas like the Inner Harbor.
History and beautiful streets you’ll find in neighborhoods like old
Belvedere and Mount Vernon. Baltimore is a bustling city, with
Fortune 500 businesses scattered across the downtown area, as well as
large universities, museums and historical sites. There is a large
student population in Baltimore from the surrounding colleges and
universities, including Johns Hopkins University, University of
Baltimore, Loyola College in Maryland and a branch of the University
of Maryland—all of which are located in the greater Baltimore
area. A stylish spot in Baltimore is the lively Inner Harbor.
Flush with activities and attractions, the Inner Harbor features the
award winning Harbor Court Hotel, and the Hyatt Regency on the Inner
Harbor, the National Aquarium in Baltimore, the Maryland Science
Center and a huge array of shopping galleries and restaurants. Since
its homecoming in 1999, the USS Constellation, sister ship to the USS
Constitution, sits in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, and is open for public
touring throughout the year. Baltimore is steeped in both
literary and Civil War history. It is the birthplace of Edgar Allen
Poe, Upton Sinclair, H.L. Mencken, and Gertrude Stein; and walking
tours are available to visit their local haunts in historic Mount
Vernon and Belvedere. Fort McHenry, built during the
Revolutionary War, The Baltimore Civil War Museum and the
Star-Spangled Banner Flag House and Museum are all local sites to get
history buffs up to speed on their Civil War-era knowledge. In
downtown Baltimore, the Washington Monument stands tall, and locals
are proud to have this symbol honoring our country’s father located in
their city. Babe Ruth was born in Baltimore and a popular spot
for traveling baseball fans is Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore
Orioles. Formerly a rail station, Camden Yards is not far from the
prestigious and well known Peabody Library and the Peabody Institute,
given to the city, by financier and philanthropist George
Peabody. Baltimore is located in the north central part of
state, along the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore Washington International
Airport is just south of the city, and public transportation via the
light rail, subways and buses are available throughout the city.
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