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Baltimore’s Inner Harbor AT A GLANCE The lively and beautiful waterfront is the centerpiece of downtown Baltimore. Stroll the promenade and stop in any of the restaurants, world-class attractions and shops located just steps from hotels, the Baltimore Convention Center, Oriole Park at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium.

DON’T MISS Explore “Living Seashore,” the newest exhibit at the National Aquarium, where you can touch moon jellies, Atlantic stingrays and other sea creatures; check out the five-story IMAX theater, planetarium and more than a dozen full-size dinosaurs at the Maryland Science Center; discover out-of-this world exhibits at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium; or enjoy a relaxing luxury harbor cruise. Enjoy live theater? Catch a show at the Chesapeake Shakespeare

Harbor East AT A GLANCE A short walk from the Inner Harbor, this is Baltimore’s most trendy destination. Here, you’ll find a growing list of dining options, local and national retailers, hotels, an up-scale movie theater, spa and health club and more.

DON’T MISS Stock up on all your athletic, outdoor and fitness gear at Baltimore-based Under Armour’s first Brand House. Dine on the water at any of several restaurants in the neighborhood, including two from James Beard award finalist Chef Cindy Wolf and the neighborhood’s latest openings, The Loch Bar and Bar Vasquez. Also catch annual events including the Vino in Vogue event in the winter and the Fashion EASTa event and fashion show in the spring.

INSIDER’S TIP Shop local! Along with the big-name brands like Under Armour, Brooks Brothers and Anthropologie,

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Harbor East is home to great locally owned boutiques that feature women’s accessories, hand-crafted jewelry, unique home accessories and more.

Company, a modern theater inspired by Shakespeare’s Globe. If you’re traveling with kids, rent a traditional or unique “Chessie” paddleboat to navigate your own adventure on the water, or visit Port Discovery Children’s Museum. Just a short walk down Pratt Street is the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture. For more fun, travel to several of the city’s other vibrant neighborhoods via the harbor’s fleet of water taxis.

INSIDER’S TIP Every afternoon, the USS Constellation pays homage to its historic past by staging a live cannon firing exercise. If you’re nearby, stop by her berthing place on Pier 1 (or the Inner Harbor’s West Wall during the Pier’s construction) to take a tour of the ship and see and hear the National Historic Landmark’s firing of the Parrott rifle. Or, enjoy free entertainment at the Harborplace Amphitheater in season.

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Federal Hill & Locust PointAT A GLANCE These lively and growing neighborhoods have a historic past. Citizens once watched the “bombs bursting in air” over Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine during the Battle of Baltimore. Today, you’ll find a wealth of boutiques, restaurants and bars brimming with locals and visitors alike.

DON’T MISS Head to the one-of-a-kind American Visionary Art Museum to marvel at its extraordinary mirrored exterior and outdoor sculptures or head inside to explore original exhibitions from “intuitive” artists, including the museum’s newest exhibit, “YUMMM! The History, Fantasy, and Future of Food.” Just outside is historic Federal Hill — climb to the top to check out the best views of the city, as well as an urban playground. It’s the perfect place for a playdate with the kids or a peaceful weekend jog. Chow down on tacos, fresh seafood and more, buy local produce, or enjoy a brew at one of the many vendors located inside Cross Street

Fell’s PointAT A GLANCE This spirited waterfront community is in perpetual celebration of Baltimore’s nautical roots. Explore unique shops, pubs and restaurants, featuring some of the best Chesapeake Bay cuisine, lining historic Belgian Block streets. Marvel at 18th- and 19th-century

Mount VernonAT A GLANCE The city’s cultural heart lies just north of downtown. Once home to Baltimore’s Gilded Age elite, it’s now filled with museums, galleries, manicured public gardens and impressive architecture.

DON’T MISS The nation’s first monument to George Washington, recently reopened to the public after a $5.5-million restoration under the auspices of the Mount Vernon Conservancy. Check out interactive digital exhibits inside, or take the 227-stair climb to the top for breathtaking views of the city. Stop in The Walters Art Museum to see masterpieces from some of the world’s most iconic artists. At the Maryland Historical Society, treasures include the original “Star-Spangled Banner” manuscript. And you’ll find rare Edgar Allan Poe artifacts at the Enoch Pratt Free Library. The Lyric Opera House and the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, home of the

homes and storefronts among modern boutiques, stores and eateries.

DON’T MISS Participate in hands-on, family-friendly activities at the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park and Museum, an African American heritage site that recounts the history of its legendary namesakes who founded the first black-owned shipyard in the United States. A seasonal farmer’s market and many annual outdoor festivals take place in the streets and Broadway Square, while Broadway Market offers delicious fish and other seafood, produce and more. The historic neighborhood also features a variety of year-round tours, including the Baltimore National Heritage Area’s Historic Fell’s Point Trail Tour, the Original Fell’s Point Ghost Walk, Haunted Pub Walk and Wicked History Tours and Pub Crawls.

INSIDER’S TIP Grab your friends and combine teambuilding, exercise and a spirited pub and bar tour aboard the Charm City Pedal Mill, a 15-person bike that runs strictly on pedal power. The vehicle is covered and heated in the winter for all-year-round fun!

Market. Enjoy family-friendly exhibits, water views and a seasonal outdoor farmer’s market at the Baltimore Museum of Industry, or take a tour of Fort McHenry, the birthplace of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” in Locust Point. Just nearby is the Domino Sugar factory (look for its massive neon sign!) and Under Armour’s global headquarters in Tide Point. INSIDER’S TIP Treat your family or friends to a truly unique Baltimore gift. AVAM’s in-house gift shop, Sideshow, is packed with fun and wonder, as well as original art, books, jewelry, toys and accessories.

world-renowned Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, offer music buffs full seasons of exciting performances.

INSIDER’S TIP Like free concerts? Who doesn’t! The Thursday Noon Recital Series at the famed Peabody Conservatory begins in September and continues each week that classes are in session. The Conservatory invites you into its prestigious halls to enjoy free, solo recital performances by advanced student musicians.

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Canton and Highlandtown AT A GLANCE Once a blue-collar workman’s haven, these charming neighborhoods are now up-and-coming with condos, artists’ studios, restaurants, stores and more.

DON’T MISS Canton Waterfront Park and nearby Patterson Park offer relaxing oases within the city, breathtaking views and many annual outdoor events and festivals. A fishing pier, two marinas and a public boat launch, as well as several waterside restaurants, invite those of all ages for fun on the water. In addition, an array of bars and restaurants cluster around Canton Square, and the Creative Alliance in the Highlandtown A&E District — also known as ha! — boasts a year-round calendar of theater performances, art exhibitions, film screenings and family-friendly workshops.

INSIDER’S TIP Patterson Park – once the country’s largest urban parks — features an ornate pagoda, designed in 1890, from which you can view the entire city.

Charles Village, Homewood and East BaltimoreAT A GLANCE An active and diverse community, this area north of downtown is home to abundant cultural and educational resources. Charles Village has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983.

DON’T MISS Discover Johns Hopkins University, America’s first research university, and its museums — Homewood and Evergreen Museum and Library. Both feature exceptional architecture and collections of fine and decorative art. Stop by the National Great Blacks In Wax Museum in East Baltimore to view more than 150 life-size and lifelike wax figures of significant historical figures, like Harriet Tubman and Langston Hughes.

INSIDER’S TIP Located on three acres, the Baltimore Museum of Art sculpture garden features 34 modern and contemporary works. Take a cell phone tour (also available from iTunes) with commentary from museum experts. Inside the BMA, discover the largest collection of works by Henri Matisse in the world and the entire Cone Collection.

HampdenAT A GLANCE The epicenter of hipster Baltimore kitsch, it centers on 36th street — known as “The Avenue” — which features an eccentric array of cafes, eateries and shops.

DON’T MISS Antique hunters and vintage clothes shoppers — this is your spot. A variety of modern, locally owned shops and restaurants mingle with old-school barbershops and pharmacies. Miracle on 34th Street is an annual holiday lights display surely visible from space — each year, one block strings Christmas lights across the street, while inflatable snow globes, musical trains and blinking angels adorn homes. A few neighbors even allow visitors to peek inside! When it warms up, Hampden honors beehive hairdos, cat’s-eye glasses and everything “hon” at HONfest, featuring live music, classic “Bawlmer” foods, and a “Best Hon” contest.

INSIDER’S TIP Located on the edge of Hampden in Woodberry, Union Craft Brewery offers a beautiful location along the Jones Falls River, a taproom featuring craft beer, rotating food truck offerings and free brewery tours most Saturdays.

Little Italy and Historic JonestownAT A GLANCE This authentic Italian neighborhood just steps from the Inner Harbor brings an air of old school European charm to the city. Here, you’ll find about a dozen cozy eateries offering the best traditional Italian fare, plus a busy calendar of community festivals and events.

DON’T MISS The Jewish Museum of Maryland in Historic Jonestown interprets the Jewish experience in America, with a special focus on Jewish life in the state. Step inside living history at the nearby Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, built in 1793. It was once the home of Mary Pickersgill, maker of the original Star-Spangled Banner flag. If you like bocce, the neighborhood features both an indoor and outdoor court for all-weather and all-season play.

INSIDER’S TIP The streets in Little Italy shut down to host annual festivals like the Feasts of St. Anthony and St. Gabriel festivals and the Cinema al Fresco Open Air Film Festival in the summer, the Madonnari Arts Festival in the fall and many other events, featuring authentic Italian food and drink, parades and live entertainment.

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Gateway South, Stadiums and PigtownAT A GLANCE A quaint community with friendly people and a historic past, culturally diverse Pigtown offers an eclectic mix of local businesses. Nearby Gateway South is a growing area with exciting nightlife, sporting events and entertainment.

DON’T MISS Enjoy dining, dancing and entertainment at the Horseshoe Casino. Find some of the best bites in Baltimore at restaurants from celebrity chefs, including Guy Fieri, Aarón Sánchez and John Besh. Next to the casino is M&T Bank Stadium, home of the NFL’s Ravens and host of large concerts and events. Catching an O’s game at nearby Oriole Park at Camden Yards is a great way to spend the day. And nearby Carroll Park is home to the Mount Clare Museum House, a 1760 colonial Georgian mansion.

INSIDER’S TIP The B&O Railroad Museum, featuring the nation’s most comprehensive American railroad collection, boasts an annual calendar of exciting events for railroad fans of all ages, including the popular, family-friendly “Day Out with Thomas” event in the summer, and a host of special holiday events in the winter.

Station North Arts & Entertainment District and Pennsylvania AvenueAT A GLANCE Art comes alive just steps from Amtrak’s Penn Station with original pieces covering the walls of artists’ studios, galleries, restaurants and outdoor spaces.

DON’T MISS Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) showcases students’ and alumnae’s work in free exhibitions. The historic Charles Theatre offers current films and a weekly “Revival Series” of classic movies. View a collection of murals by international artists, created as part of Open Walls Baltimore. Farther north, the Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens in Druid Hill Park offers greenhouse tours and hands-on workshops. The adjacent Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is home to more than 1,500 wild animals. Nearby Pennsylvania Avenue was once the epicenter of Baltimore’s African American community, where iconic entertainers like Cab Calloway and Louis Armstrong performed.

INSIDER’S TIP Alloverstreet, an event consisting of simultaneous gallery openings and events, takes place the first Friday of each month, kicking off with a happy hour and artist talk. After, neighboring galleries open for free performances and exhibitions, many in spaces that are not easily accessible to the public.

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Downtown West and Bromo Tower Arts & Entertainment DistrictAT A GLANCE The “Bromo,” anchored to the south by the iconic Bromo Seltzer Tower, unites many of the city’s cultural assets, including large performing arts venues.

DON’T MISS The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center at the Hippodrome Theatre, which stages the best of Broadway and other special events; Everyman Theatre, offering unique programming and signature post-performance special events, like cast conversations, happy hours and more; the one-of-a-kind Lexington Market, home to what many call Baltimore’s “best crabcake”; the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum; and Westminster Hall & Burying Ground, the gravesite of the “master of the macabre.”

INSIDER’S TIP Return to the clock room! The iconic Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower recently reinstalled its large clock following a renovation. For only $5, you can learn about the largest, four-dial, gravity driven, non-chiming clock in the world on a clock room history tour.

Find out information about theaters, restaurants and events, or even book a cruise on the Inner Harbor. Newspaper boxes located on north and south entrances offer visitors guides for walk-up customers.

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