Located about two hours from the U.S. Capital of Washington, D.C., Baltimore is a burgeoning city that offers many great things like D.C. Baltimore is one of my favorite border state cities (the city displays both Southern charm and some Yankee sentiments—the pace of life isn’t as fast as New York City, but faster than South Carolina). The Inner Harbor is a great walking area with the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay is welcoming as well as the shopkeepers that greet walkers. There are so many great restaurants in that area and different events on summer evenings.
Baltimore has a lot more to offer than just the Inner Harbor and the Chesapeake Bay, however. Into Civil War history? Baltimore has a Civil War museum, a Civil War trail, and other museums that mention Baltimore’s complicated history in the Civil War. Into sports? The Orioles and Ravens bring a lot of energy into the city. Everyone is a fan on game day. Into the arts? Baltimore has a great arts scene. If you find yourself visiting Baltimore, here are the best things to do while you’re in the city.
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Baltimoreans love their sports and every sporting event is filled with that energy. Whether you’re seeing a Ravens game at M & T Field or an Orioles game at the Camden Yards, you’ll feel the love of the teams around you.
The Camden Yards are beautifully designed to watch an Orioles game; the stadium is perfect to catch a light breeze on a late August night. When I saw the Orioles in 2013, there was no such thing as a nose bleed seat and I was surrounded by enthusiastic people that made watching baseball very enjoyable. When I was getting a crab cake at the concession stand, I had the chance to meet the mascot for Natty Bo or National Bohemian, a beer that was brewed in Baltimore.
M & T Field is one of the greatest stadiums to enjoy a football game—Ravens fans bring roaring energy every time the Ravens play. When I was walking to the pre-season game in August 2013, I made my way through the Camden Yards and had the chance to meet the cheerleaders, the live Raven mascots, and other fans. Although the Ravens lost to the Carolina Panthers that night, I enjoyed my experience in M & T Field and seeing a pre-season game.
I love the Baltimore Aquarium, but haven’t seen any of the other sites. They will be on my list the next time I get to Maryland. An excellent and helpful article.
Baltimore is one of my favorites – my dad’s too. I’ve been going ever since I was a little girl. I’m thinking in mid April of visiting. Maybe after I come back from Toronto. :)