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Whether you are visiting Baltimore for business or pleasure, you will surely want to see the sights. There is plenty to see and plenty to do in the Downtown & Inner Harbor area. See the PRESS RELEASES for more things to do in Baltimore.
Best Time to Be in Baltimore
Being that Baltimore is a Mid-Atlantic state, the city experiences all four seasons. Baltimore is also on the water, so the weather does change frequently. Spring is a great time to visit for the warm days and cool nights. Summer is fabulous for walking around the Harbor and seeing the sites. Fall is fun with the many festivals that are held around town. And winter is great, especially when it snows and the bustling city seems to slow down just a bit.
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The National Aquarium at Baltimore
The National Aquarium at Baltimore

Affectionately known as the Baltimore Aquarium, this fascinating facility anchors the maritime theme of the Baltimore Inner Harbor area. It is also one of the most popular visitor destinations in the State of Maryland.

Also: Fort McHennry National Monument

OK, you didn't come to Baltimore for a conference? Well, that's fine--more time to tour. Baltimore is one of the East Coast's most popular vacation destinations in its own right. Each year about 13 million people visit Baltimore, some for business, some on vacation, and many for business AND pleasure.

Welcome to Bawlmer, "Hon."
That is the catch phrase that you may hear local Baltimore residents use as their way of saying, "Welcome to Baltimore." Baltimore City is just a short 90-minute drive on Interstate 95 south from Philadelphia.

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Commonly known near and far for it's tasty steamed crabs as well as the Orioles MLB team and the Ravens NFL team, there is much more to Baltimore than just crabs and sports. Our booming metropolis is rich in history, but is also equipped with enough attractions to keep you, and everyone with you, interested and entertained for days. If you happen to be in town for business, there are many "quick" activities for you to do or places of interest for you to see as an escape between meetings. There's always something for everyone to do in Baltimore and it's surrounding area, no matter what the reason is for your visit.


To start out your trip you should visit Baltimore's Federal Hill Park at the intersection of Warren Avenue and Key Highway. View of Baltimore from Federal Hill ParkIf you stand on top of the actual hill and look toward the Inner Harbor, you will find an unforgettable view of Baltimore's skyline and cityscape*. The Federal Hill Park and surrounding neighborhood was named after the city celebrated the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and the actual hill has been a public park since 1879. If you don't cringe at the thought of heights, another good place to get a spectacular view of the city is at "the top of the world," the World Trade Center that is, which is located at 401 E. Pratt Street (410-837-4515). Just ride the high-speed elevators to the top of the Top of the World Observation Level and Museum to discover a five-sided panoramic view of the harbor. The Observation level even and audio-visual presentations to fill you in on the city's proud heritage.


A few years ago, Forbes listed the Baltimore-Washington area as one of the top-ten places for singles. Today the area has become a top-ten for many reasons--commerce, technology, medical research, travel & tourism, education, shopping, boating, and the list goes on.

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