Baltimore

Pros: Lots of variety, very easy to get around, civic pride, beautiful harbor
Cons: Developing far too quickly

When setting off to visit seven or eight East Coast cities, mr_chelledun and I wouldn’t have guessed that Baltimore would be our absolute favorite, or even up there in our favorites. In fact, we absolutely loved it. I found Baltimore to be ...

Pros: Aquarium, Block, Camden Yards is amazing, Inner Harbor, Lexington Market, Food
Cons: Not a lot to do for tourists, Some dangerous "seedy" areas

As someone who lives in the Greater-Worst Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area, often referred to as Washington-Baltimore, I've had plenty of times to visit Charm City. The affectionate nickname of Baltimore or Balmore as I call it, ...

Pros: Cool old trains in the America's first RR station
Cons: Iffy neighborhood

I absolutely love the B&O Railroad Museum! Trains have a kind of magic and romance to me, and I love historical places and technology, so put everything together and you've got a real winner in my book! It helps that this museum is on hallowed ground...

Pros: Steamed jumbo jimmie crabs with a peppery edge
Cons: Be careful in nearby neighborhoods

If there's a state food in Maryland, it's got to be steamed crabs. Not just any crabs, but Chesapeake Bay blue crabs. Oh sure, some low-life restaurant owners will sometimes import crabs from exotic, far off lands, like North Carolina or Louisiana, but...

Pros: A cool pint of ale in a cozy historic pub!
Cons: Please don't drink and drive

Nothing in the world beats arriving at your destination and finally getting a chance to settle down and unwind after a long hard trip. I relax by sniffing out a cozy pub with a roaring fire, and settling down with some good home-cooked food and a tasty...

Pros: Scrumptuous food in comfortable surroundings
Cons: None

Visiting Baltimore and wondering where to go to find the best food? Looking for friendly places that won't break the bank? Well, here's the list of my 10 favorite restaurants in Baltimore.

I lived and worked in the Baltimore area for several...

Pros: good museums with lots of variety
Cons: would like to see even more...

When you think of great places to visit for the arts, Baltimore doesn't exactly spring to mind. Industry, sports, steamed crabs...these are the kinds of things associated with Baltimore. Nevertheless, Baltimore has its own cadre of arts afficianados who...

Pros: IMAX theater, great exhibits
Cons: takes all day to go through everything

Another must see in the Baltimore Inner Harbor area is the Maryland Science Center. The Maryland Science Center, 601 Light Street Baltimore, MD 21230, is located in downtown Baltimore.

Admissions for an adult is 11.50, children 4-12 8.50 and...

Pros: many good places to choose from
Cons: maybe too many

From May until October we eat crabs almost every single weekend. Usually we steam the crabs that we have caught in the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay but I have a long list of favorite crab houses for when the catch wasn't so hot. I also use...

Pros: great exhibits
Cons: a lot of walking, can not take strollers into building

My son wanted to visit the Baltimore Aquarium this summer. We planned a day trip that revolved around the aquarium. We really enjoyed our day and would like to share some information, in case you also would like to plan a trip.

The Aquarium is...

Pros: small town feel, unique neighborhoods, nostalgia
Cons: too many things are no more

I consider myself very fortunate to been able to call Baltimore, Maryland my hometown for most of my life. Much about Baltimore has changed since my childhood and many things are long gone but I'm still quite happy to have my life in...

Pros: tons of activities and events for all age levels
Cons: can get crowded

After reading the review about things to do while visiting Kentucky for the Kentucky Derby by Francesca57, I was inspired to write about the numerous events that go on during Preakness Week here in Baltimore. I would highly recommend taking...

Pros: "Baltimore's Best" crabcakes, delicious food, great atmosphere
Cons: can be a long wait on weekends

When I was growing up we had various birthday traditions in my family. One of them was that the birthday person got to have an evening out alone with my mom. This was a great treat because my mom was a single working mother of 3 kids and each of us...

Pros: Art representing many cultures, periods, and disciplines in a quiet and reflective setting
Cons: Current renovations limit access to much of the permanent collection

The Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore is an oasis of quiet and elegance in what can be a perplexing and sometimes schizophrenic city. Established through a 1931 bequest from the personal collection of Henry Walters, this marvelous museum has developed...

Pros: Wonderful orchestra and dazzling fireworks display.
Cons: None

During the past four years in Maryland, I had never been to a symphony and the opportunity presented itself this evening when the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) put on a music concert in Oregon Ridge Park in Hunt Valley, Maryland (about 15-20 minutes...