Welcom to B ltim re CUWFA Annual Conference - May 7-9, 2014

Main Aracons Science Center Let your senses and your mind wander as you experience the numerous sights and hands‐on acvies at the Maryland Science Center. Featuring an IMAX theater and a planetarium, it's sure to please everyone. www.mdsci.org

The Naonal Aquarium The Naonal Aquarium in Balmore houses sharks, dolphins, rays, and tropical fish among the more than 16,000 creatures in naturalisc exhibits, including a walk‐through rain forest, an excing live‐acon dolphin show and a new Australian exhibit. www.aqua.org

The Balmore Orioles The Orioles, more affeconately known as the O's to the city's serious fans, is Balmore's Major League Baseball team. Oriole Park at Camden Yards is located at 333 West Camden Street in Balmore, a short walk from The Royal Sonesta Hotel. The team is playing at home on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10, both games at 7:05 PM against the Houston Astros. www.orioles.com

The The Walters Art Museum is internaonally renowned for its collecon of art and has free general admission, except for special exhibits. The collecon presents an overview of world art from pre‐dynasc Egypt to 20th‐century Europe. www.thewalters.org

Fort McHenry Naonal Monument and Historic Shrine You don’t need to enter Fort McHenry to understand how it inspired our Naonal Anthem. Visit the surrounding park to take in the grandeur of the fort, and check out the new visitor’s center for a look at the history behind its walls. www.nps.gov/fomc/

Hidden Gems American Visionary Arts Museum The American Visionary Art Museum houses one‐of‐a‐kind, eclecc exhibions of self‐taught arsts. The museum, like the arsts themselves, stands decidedly outside the mainstream. www.avam.org

Federal Hill Park On the south side of the Inner Harbor is Federal Hill Park, a former lookout during the War of 1812 and the Civil War. Today, visitors can take in a dramac view of Balmore’s cityscape from the top of the hill. This park is a 5 – 10 minute walk from the conference hotel.

The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture The Reginald F. Lewis Museum brings the African American experience to life through interacve exhibits, arfacts and programming. The museum is a .7 mile walk from the conference hotel along the Inner Harbor. www.rflewismuseum.org

The Flag House and Star‐Spangled Banner Museum At the Star‐Spangled Banner Flag House, you’ll step back in me to 1812 and learn about one of the most important stories of our na‐ on’s history—the sewing of the flag that inspired our Naonal Anthem. www.flaghouse.org Geng Around Balmore Water Taxi For transportaon in and around Balmore's Inner Harbor, the water taxi is an affordable soluon. Located on Lancaster Street, one price buys unlimited rides for the day and group discount rates are available. www.balmorewatertaxi.com

The A free city bus that runs 4 different routes in downtown Balmore. www.charmcitycirculator.com

For more informaon about aracons, dining, nightlife, or transportaon opons in and around Balmore, please visit:

Visit Balmore Balmore County Tourism Maryland Tourism www.balmore.org www.enjoybalmorecounty.com www.visitmaryland.org