is a big city whose charms invite a deeper look. Off campus you’ll discover global tastes and world- class art, hot clubs and hip shops, unique neighborhoods, big-time sports, opportunities to make a difference, and a dynamic cultural life shaped by the energies of the 120,000 college students who study and work in this great college town.

1 offers exciting destinations for every taste and interest. Begin at the world famous and work your way out into Charm City’s unique neighborhoods. You’ll never run out of hidden gems to explore.

A CITY OF LIVING HISTORY QUIRKY & HON CULTURE LIFE ON INDUSTRY Baltimore is filled with historic UNEXPECTED The Baltimore “Hon” has become a THE WATER Explore Baltimore’s industrial heri- treasures – from the birthplace of From the absurd to the sublime, a national icon thanks to John Waters There’s so much to do right at the tage and culture at the Streetcar the Star Spangled Banner to the sampling of attractions you’ll only classics like Hairspray. You can still harbor – the National Aquarium, Museum, B&O Railroad Museum, catacombs at Westminster Hall, find in Baltimore: giant teeth at experience homegrown Baltimore Children’s Museum, Shot Tower, Museum of Industry, where Edgar Allan Poe is buried. the National Museum of Dentistry, art forms and unique architecture – Science Center, dragon and Public Works Museum. Walk the decks of a wooden fresh ink at the Baltimore Tattoo painted screens, Formstone houses, boats, shopping, waterfront prom- battleship (USS Constellation), or Museum, priceless comics at Geppi’s white marble steps, and the Miracle on enade, events (and that’s just a a survivor of Pearl Harbor (USS Entertainment Museum, rare orchids 34th Street lights during the holidays. drop in the bucket). 2 Taney), right in the Inner Harbor. at the Druid Park Conservatory. 3 From new twists on crabs to locally sourced vegan cuisine, street food to affordable seasonal menus by creative young chefs – dining in Baltimore is always fresh and inspired.

Pizza here is hip-to-be square and served with local music at Joe Squared, with skee-ball at Johnny Rad’s, and with attitude at Home Slyce.

GO TO MARKET GLOBAL TASTES ROAMING FROM THE BAY Baltimore’s historic municipal Enjoy sushi in Towson; Indian, GOURMET You’ll find crabs steamed in Old markets, some of the nation’s oldest, Ethiopian, and Afghani in midtown; You can dine al fresco by following Bay at dozens of crabhouses along offer local produce, meat, seafood, moussaka in Greektown; fresh Baltimore’s diverse array of food trucks Baltimore’s endless waterfront, and fresh delicacies. Meet local empanadas and tortillas in Fells as they criss-cross the city each day, and inspired young chefs finding growers, coffee roasters, and food Point; hand-made pasta in Little or at The Gathering, a weekly assembly new ways to prepare the bounty of vendors at one of the area’s seasonal Italy; authentic British fish & chips of mobile gourmets – burritos and the Chesapeake. farmer’s markets. by the harbor, and more. tacos, spicy soups, creative burgers, cupcakes, and even that regional 4 roadside tradition, pit beef. 5 Whether you’re a weekend warrior SPORTS SOCIAL Baltimore offers lots of high-energy or a daily runner, amateur naturalist opportunities to exercise your inner or simply a devoted fan, you’ll find athlete through league sports and informal pick-up games (beach countless ways to indulge your volleyball downtown, kickball in Federal Hill), and Baltimore Social passion for sports and recreation in team sports for those 21 and up – the and around Baltimore. best way to meet people off campus. ’DEM BIRDS Bring your colors – orange in the summer and purple in the fall because in this town the Orioles and Ravens rule the roost. But the birds are just the beginning. The Baltimore region also hosts major league teams in soccer (the Blast) and lacrosse (Chesapeake Bayhawks) and half a dozen club and minor league sports. WATER PLAY You’re never far from a day on the water: paddle boating in the Inner Harbor, kayaking in Canton, taking the helm from the Downtown Sailing Center; in 30 minutes you can reach nearby beaches and marinas on the Bay, and in 45 minutes you can bask in the sun at Sandy Point alongside the Bay Bridge. In just 3 hours you can reach the white sand beaches of the Atlantic. RUNNING STRONG The city’s annual Running Festival includes the marathon and count- less other races for runners at all levels. Our rolling hills and endless miles of great trails – from the Inner Harbor to the Gwynns Falls – make this a great city for runners.

DOWN AND OPEN SPACES DERBY From the trails around dog-friendly For more excitement than anybody Lake Roland to the mountain bikers’ deserves, try flat-track roller derby haven at Patapsco Valley State with the Charm City Roller Girls, or Park, tubing on the Gunpowder give your old jalopy a high-intensity to disc golf in , and send-off at the Demolition Derby sledding around the pagoda in sponsored by the Arcadia Volunteer , there are plenty Fire Company. of opportunities to explore urban forests and wide open spaces in a city whose park system ranks 15th 6 among the nation’s 40 largest cities. 7 STREET LIFE Each year’s arts calendar includes, the Baltimore Shindig music festival, Artscape (below), Renaissance Festival, and concerts at Oregon Ridge Park – as well as neighborhood/ ethnic festivals every weekend when it’s warm, and quirky happenings like Fell’s Point Privateer Festival, the , and the Halloween Lantern Parade.

Baltimore is a city you can peruse like a gallery, with a vast collection of murals by nationally known and local artists. Several active murals programs engage communities in beautifying their environment with original art.

FASHIONABLE FREE FALL LITERARY LIFE From world-class museums, theater, and Annual fashion shows at many area Arts organizations offer free Our heritage as a city for writers music to unique galleries, cutting-edge colleges and Baltimore Fashion autumn admission and special stretches back to Edgar Allan Poe. Week highlight the creativity of performances during Free Fall The annual Baltimore Book Festival performances, and festivals that take art students from local colleges and Baltimore. Unique attractions: the adds national authors to a writing the dynamic fashion scene that has Reginald Lewis Museum of African and small-press community cen- to the people – the Baltimore cultural nurtured top models and designers. American History and the American tered on weekly readings and open Visionary Arts Museum. Admission mics, and independent bookstores scene celebrates the timeless and the to the like Red Emma’s, Normal’s Books & and (above Music, Atomic Books, and Ukazoo. visionary,8 always with a DIY spirit. 9 left) are free year-round. Everything you need plus things you didn’t know you’d love – from thrift store treasures to high-end malls, Baltimore offers great shopping year round, with unique browsing experiences in one-of-a-kind neighborhoods.

UNIQUE FINDS DIY NATION SHOP LOCAL YOUR MALL FIX You can browse treasures from local Baltimore is a city of artisans Shopping in Baltimore’s From high-end luxury to miles of artists at the shops in Clipper Mill, at from brewers to jewelers, wood neighborhoods lets you explore outlets, you’ll find a full range of the annual American Crafts Council and metal workers to 3D print clusters of unique shops with national brands – Nordstrom and show at the Convention Center, at designers. Explore your creativity their own special character – Anthropologie, Ikea and Pottery dozens of locally owned galleries, with classes at Clayworks or Hon culture in Hampden, upscale Barn, H&M and J Crew – and so or at the curated museum shops at Station North Tool Library, or in Harbor East, funky handmade many more. AVAM, the BMA, and the Walters. buy creations from the Baltimore in Mt. Washington, boutiques Craft Mafia, MICA Art Market, or in Federal Hill, and artisan music 10 Station North pop up shops. shops in Catonsville. 11 When you’re ready to take a study break, you can rock, roll, or relax – with 120,000 students, there’s always something fun happening in this college town.

Baltimore’s vibe draws a diverse lineup of area bands who love hip venues like Pier 6, Rams Head Live, Ottobar, and 8x10, and outdoor summer festivals. Top national acts head to the downtown and spots in nearby Washington, D.C.

ONLY IN IN THE MOVIES PARTY ON SHAKE IT BALTIMORE The streets of Baltimore are favorite WHEELS If you like to let loose to a steady Duckpin bowling – small locations for film & TV productions, the The Baltimore Bike Party takes beat, you’ll find plenty of high- pins, big excitement. Try your Maryland Film Festival brings top tal- over city streets one evening a energy nightlife here. The Paradox, hand in Canton (Patterson ent to town each spring, and summer month when thousands of riders The Crown, Torrent, Soundstage, Bowling), Little Italy movies under the stars bring the big gather for an after-dark cycling Red Maple, warehouse dance (Mustang Alley), or Towson screen to city neighborhoods. There celebration. When you go, pack parties, LGBT clubs, and swanky (Stoneleigh Lanes, pictured). are two historic cinemas (Senator your glow sticks, bike bling, and spots all over town offer a mix of and Charles), the region’s only drive- costume for the monthly theme. innovative DJs and live music. in (Bengie’s), and multiplexes galore. 13 Baltimore is a hub for air and rail travel, with excellent connections to national and A international destinations. Once you arrive, B N you’ll find a mix of transit options, including the free Collegetown Shuttle and and a mix of bus, light rail,

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