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Arts

There are three main arts and entertainment districts in Baltimore – the Station North Arts & Entertainment District, HighlandTown Arts District and the Bromo Arts & Entertainment District. In Addition, the Baltimore Office of Promotion of the Arts organizes several major events every year, including Artscape (America’s largest art festival), the Baltimore Book Festival, and the School 33 Open Studio Tour, among others. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is world famous and regularly performs classical music and film soundtracks. Theatre fans will enjoy the Lyric Opera of Baltimore and Centerstage (Baltimore’s leading performance art company). Community theater is also popular. The Peabody Institute is the oldest music conservatory in the United States – founded in 1857.

Business and Employment

The Science, Tech, and Maths sectors are strong in Baltimore – accounting for almost a quarter of all jobs in the city. Baltimore is also a thriving center of international commerce – the port generates 3 billion dollars in wages and salary each year. Other top Baltimore employers include the Greater Baltimore Medical Center, T. Rowe Price, Lockheed Martin, the University of Maryland Baltimore, and UPS.

Climate

The weather in Baltimore varies. Winter varies, with some years seeing minimal snowfall and others major storms. Summers are fairly hot, averaging about 80.7° Fahrenheit. There are about 40 inches of rain annually.

Cuisine

There is a lot of good eating in Baltimore – seafood especially, given Baltimore’s proximity to the water. The Fells Point neighborhood is home to the Thames Street Oyster House – known for piping hot bowls of clam chowder, expertly prepared lobster and delicious oysters. Not a seafood fan? Head over to Chap’s Charcoal House for an old fashioned mac‘n‘cheese, burger, or sub.

Demographics

This is a predominantly Black city, populated by commuters and migrant from Washington D.C. The city is considered to be in stagnation since 1950’s, while certain parts of the urban center prosper and attract new residents. Baltimore has a growing homeless population, specifically among young people.

Entertainment

There’s a lot of family-friendly fun to be had in Baltimore. For starters, you can check out The National Aquarium, which displays thousands of exotic and interesting fish. When you’re deciding what to do next, head over to the Top of the World Observation Center – you can see all of Baltimore from this skyscraper. The center also provides binoculars and city maps. Baseball fans can’t miss the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum. Fans of Mission Impossible and James Bond should check out the National Cryptologic Museum – the official museum of the NSA.

Historical

Founded in 1729, Baltimore has more historical monuments per capita than any other U.S. city. That’s a lot of history. As horror fans know, Edgar Allen Poe wrote some of his earliest work in Baltimore. Visit the Edgar Allen Poe House and Museum (talking ravens not included with ticket purchase) to get a sense of the atmosphere of Poe’s early work. Complete your spooky journey with a visit to Poe’s grave in Westminster Hall – the beautiful gothic architecture makes it a fitting resting place for the master of the macabre. Baltimore’s Inner Harbor offers much of interest for naval history buffs. Take a full access tour of the USS Torsk (a World War II submarine) or the USS Constellation - the last sail-only warship the navy ever built. Other historical attractions include the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum and Fort McHenry.

Landmarks

Oriole Park at Camden Yards Fort McHenry, the National Aquarium, the Baltimore Museum of Art, John Hopkins University, Federal Hill Park, the USS Constellation, Hampden (great Christmas lights in this neighborhood!) the Maryland Science Center, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore Farmer's Market, the Civil War Museum, the Star Spangled Banner Flag House.

Nightlife

Whether you want to paint the town red, or just sip a pint in a pub, you have options in Baltimore. Night owls should consider apartments for rent in Federal Hill or Fell’s Point - both popular areas for nights out. The Cat’s Eye Pub on Thames Street offers a good beer selection and great live Jazz and Blues in a relaxed atmosphere. For something a little different, check out Howlin’ at the Moon – they have great dueling piano shows and novelty bucket drinks. Want to dress up and dance? Go down to the Havana Club in Inner Harbor for Salsa and Latin dancing. Mosaic in Downtown offers Hip-Hop and Top 40 tracks and great DJs and drinks.

Transportation

Baltimore’s public transportation is nothing to write home about, but there are MTA buses available. The Charm City Circulator, a recent startup, offers four free-of-charge bus routes. However, most Baltimore citizens prefer to travel by car.