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Baltimore offers endless entertainment options, from live music and museums to stage, screen and sports events. Visitors often begin their stay in “Charm City” with a trip to the Inner Harbor, which offers a wonderful preview of all that Baltimore has to offer. The area is home to many restaurants, shops and museums, as well as the waterfront Pier Six Concert Pavilion.

Music

For classical music, of course, there is always the Baltimore Symphony and recitals, opera, and new work at the Peabody Institute. In the summer, the Symphony performs at Oregon Ridge Park in suburban Cockeysville (Baltimore County). The outdoor venue offers visitors a wonderful opportunity to enjoy great music in a serene atmosphere. Visitors who enjoy opera will love the historic Lyric Opera House, home of the Baltimore Opera Company.

Live music on a smaller scale is easy to find in bars and restaurants around town, or on summer nights by the Harbor. For classic rock-n-roll, the most famous room around is Bohager's, in the historic waterfront neighborhood of Fells Point. This outdoor club plays booming music and attracts a mostly college-age crowd. If Bohager's is too crowded, or you don't like the music, just walk through Fells Point until you find what you want; it's there somewhere, in one of the many bars along the cobblestones. At Bertha's, in the heart of Fells Point, you're likely to find a live jazz or folk band playing. There's also plenty of Irish music performed at other restaurants in the neighborhood, if you want something lively but not as loud.

Sports

For sports, the city offers everything from biking and hiking to baseball, football and golf. The Baltimore metropolitan area also has horse racing at Pimlico Race Course on the city's northwestern border, indoor volleyball courts at Volleyball House in nearby Columbia and swimming at Arundel Olympic Swim Center in Annapolis.

There's major league baseball at the downtown Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles. At nearby PSINet Stadium, fans of the National Football League can watch the Ravens play. Both stadiums are within easy walking distance of the Inner Harbor and downtown business district.

If biking or skating is more your style, be sure to take advantage of the Baltimore & Annapolis Trail in beautiful Anne Arundel County, about 20 minutes south of Baltimore by car. The 13-mile paved trail stretches from suburban Glen Burnie to Annapolis, affording bicyclists, skaters and walkers a respite from the hustle and bustle of Baltimore's encroaching suburbs.

Hikers will enjoy spending a day at the Earth Treks Climbing Center in Columbia (Howard County). It is the East Coast's largest indoor climbing center, featuring a state-of-the-art, 13,250-square-foot climbing surface that resembles a southwestern canyon with 44-foot high cliffs.

If you prefer to spend time outdoors, try golfing. You'll find a range of courses, from the city's Carroll Park Municipal Golf Course, a 12-hole, par 40 course, to the more challenging Diamond Ridge 18-hole, par 71 course owned and operated by Baltimore County.

Stage and Screen

Film buffs will relish Baltimore's landmark theaters: The Charles Theater and the Senator Theater. The former has been a fixture of the city's cinema scene since 1939; the latter has been named one of the top four theaters in the country.

If stage performances are more to your liking, try to catch a performance at Center Stage in downtown Baltimore. This respected regional theater consistently offers high-quality productions on its two stages, the Head Theater and the Pearlstone Theater.

Museums and Art Galleries

The Baltimore region is home to many museums and art galleries. No matter what your interests—sports, western, Asian or African art, the Civil War or even dentistry—you're likely to find a museum in or near Charm City that's dedicated to it.

No trip to Baltimore would be complete without a visit to the Walters Art Gallery. This downtown gallery boasts a collection that spans nearly the entire history of Western art. The Walters also houses one of the largest collections of traditional Asian art in the United States. Fans of modern American artists will delight in the nearby Baltimore Museum of Art.

If African art peaks your interest, you won't want to miss the African Art Museum of Maryland in Columbia, a 20-minute drive from downtown Baltimore.

Civil War buffs will enjoy spending an afternoon at the Baltimore Civil War Museum. It chronicles the story of the first casualties of the Civil War, as well as Baltimore's role in the underground railroad.

Sports fans will love the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum. It features Babe's boyhood bat, the score card from his first professional game and Orioles team memorabilia.

Visitors with more eclectic interests might enjoy visiting the National Museum of Dentistry, Mud and Metal, which sells alternative art objects, or the smaller art galleries in Baltimore. Many, including the Watermark Gallery and the Art Gallery of Fells Point display the work of local artists. The Baltimore Streetcar Museum and B & O Railroad Museum are also worth visiting.

Children's Attractions

Charm City is a wonderful place to bring the kids for a day of fun. Be sure to visit Port Discovery, where children can climb, crawl and slide through a treehouse or learn to make their own jewelry. A trip to the National Aquarium in Baltimore is also sure to be a hit with the young and young at heart. Attractions at this Inner Harbor attraction include a simulated rainforest and regularly scheduled dolphin shows. The nearby Maryland Science Center will inspire curious children with interactive exhibits that focus on physics, marine biology and astronomy.

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Art Gallery of Fells Point

Local artists disply their talents

1716 Thames Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
+1 410 327 1272
http://www.fellspointgallery.org
blschatz@maxinter.net

The Art Gallery of Fells Point, founded in 1980, is a nonprofit artists' cooperative. The storefront venue offers a place for local artists to display their work. The exhibits change each month and usually feature paintings in various mediums, as well as drawings and the occasional jewelry or pottery piece. Many of the items are offered for sale. The gallery also has a permanent collection of matted paintings and prints, as well as handcrafted cards and paper.

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B & O Railroad Museum

Large collection of locomotives 901 W Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
+1 410 752 2490
http://www.borail.org The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was once one of the most important freight and passenger lines in the country. This museum, located in a converted switching yard west of downtown, was the final destination for dozens of the steam locomotives and diesel engines that traveled along that railroad. Visitors are welcome to climb aboard and inspect the giant machines, many of which are kept in a restored house that also holds a wealth of historical displays and railroad memorabilia. Adults pay USD12, Seniors USD10, Children (2-12 years) USD6 and children under two years of age can come free.

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Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum

Babe Ruth's Baltimore home 216 Emory Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
+1 410 727 1539 / +1 888 438 6909 (Toll Free)
http://www.baberuthmuseum.com Babe Ruth is so much a part of New York Yankees lore, people forget that he was born, raised and introduced to professional baseball in Baltimore. This museum celebrates the Babe's Baltimore roots, displaying his boyhood bat, the score card from his first professional game. Artifacts from his father's saloon, which stood where Oriole Park is today, are also on display. The museum is also the official repository of Orioles team memorabilia. Admission is USD6 for adults; USD4 for seniors (60+); USD3 for children 5-16, and children under 5 get in free.

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Baltimore & Annapolis Trail Park

Paved biking-hiking trail From Jonas Green Park in Annapolis to Dorsey Road in Glen Burnie
Severna Park, MD 21146
+1 410 222 6244 (Ranger Station)
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/gre... This 13-mile paved trail stretches from suburban Glen Burnie to Annapolis, affording bicyclists, skaters and walkers a respite from the hustle and bustle of Baltimore's encroaching suburbs. The trail attracts about 1.5 million people annually and is one of the most popular bicycling-hiking trails in the region. The linear park is 66-foot wide from beginning to end. Parking is available at Route 450 (Ritchie Highway) and Boulter's Way in Annapolis, and at the northern Earleigh Heights Road in Severna Park.

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Baltimore Civil War Museum

First casualties of Civil War 601 President Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
+1 410 385 5188
http://www.mdhs.org/explore/ba... The restored President Street Station, built in 1849, was first a stop on the Underground Railroad. On April 19, 1861, it became the site of the first casualties of the Civil War. The 6th Massachusetts Regiment stopped in Baltimore to switch trains and clashed with Southern sympathizers. Firing ensued. Four soldiers and 12 civilians were killed. Exhibits and walking tours chronicle the story of the 6th regiment. Admission charge is USD4 for adults and USD3 for students and senior citizens. Call for family and group rates.

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Baltimore Museum of Art

Great modern art collection 10 Art Museum Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
443-573-1700
http://www.artbma.org The soul of this museum is its spacious wing dedicated to Modern American artists: Rothko, de Kooning, Pollock, and their contemporaries. The museum has the second largest private collection of Andy Warhol's works. It also features Oceanic and American Indian art, a sizable Old Masters collection and a beautiful sculpture garden. The BMA is also home to the Cone collection; a treasury of Early Modern masterpieces.

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Baltimore Orioles

The ultimate Baltimore tradition 333 W Camden Street
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Baltimore, MD 21201
+1 888 848 2473 (Toll Free)
http://orioles.mlb.com/ Since 1955, the Orioles have brought a great deal of joy to Baltimore's baseball fans. No matter where you're from, an evening spent watching the Birds at Camden Yards is an evening well spent. The atmosphere is festive, the ballpark is both modern and comfortable, and the food is great.

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Baltimore Streetcar Museum

Streetcar rides & more 1901 Falls Road
P. O. Box 4881
Baltimore, MD 21211
+1 410 547 0264
http://www.baltimorestreetcar.... This unusual museum pays tribute to the streetcars that once dominated the city's thoroughfares. Hundreds of people - tourists and locals alike - visit each year to ride a streetcar, explore the museum's many displays, or enjoy a carhouse tour. Founded in 1966, the museum also shows a free film that traces the streetcar's evolution. A gift shop sells related memorabilia.

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Baltimore's world-class orchestra 1212 Cathedral Street
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Baltimore, MD 21201-5545
+1 410 783 8000
http://www.baltimoresymphony.org
webmaster@baltimoresymphony.org Under the baton of Yuri Temirkanov, the BSO continues to mature and evolve. Recent performances of works by such diverse composers as Mahler and Ravel have thrilled music fans and inspired rave reviews. Some of the world's greatest soloists regularly join the orchestra at its home in the acoustically splendid Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, just North of downtown. The Saturday morning "casual" concerts are particularly well suited for busy visitors who might not have time for a regular weekday evening performance. Ticket prices range from $16 to $46. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will now perform at a new 100 million dollar music center, Stathmore, as well. Located in N. Behtesda, a Maryland suburb of the capital, Stathmore will host approximately 25 additional concerts per year. See the website for details.

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Bertha's

Eat mussels at Bertha's 734 South Broadway
Fells Point
Baltimore, MD 21231
+1 410 327 5795
http://berthas.com/
info@berthas.com In Baltimore, Bertha's means the blues - and mussels to beat the band. Offered with your choice of eight sauces, Bertha's Mussels are plump, tender, and steamed just right. For years this Fells Point landmark has been giving out green bumper stickers that simply state: "Eat Bertha's Mussels." The rest of the seafood entrees are also very good. They, too, boast fresh ingredients and a sure touch. The décor is warm and funky, the atmosphere lively, and, on weekends, even rowdy.

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Charles Theater

Historic Baltimore cinema 1711 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
+1 410 727 3456
http://www.thecharles.com
charlestheatre@yahoo.com This mid-town theater has been a fixture of Baltimore's cinema scene since 1939- first as one of the city's many first-run movie houses and later as one of its few art houses. It has five screens, stadium style seating, and features major Hollywood releases, foreign and independent films. Along with the Senator Theater, The Charles is co-host of the annual Maryland Film Festival.

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Lyric Opera House

Historic concert and opera venue 140 West Mount Royal Avenue
Suite 306
Baltimore, MD 21201-5732
+1 410 625 1600 / +1 410 727 6000 (Box Office)
http://www.baltimoreopera.com
boxoffice@baltimoreopera.com Home of the Baltimore Opera Company, the Lyric Opera House seasonally offers a wonderful spectrum of music and drama by the world's most revered composers. Originally known as Music Hall, the Lyric opened in 1894 and was designed after the Neues Gewandhaus in Leipzig, in the shape of a Baroque rectangular hall. The interior design is characterized by a wide oval-topped proscenium and side balconies. Show times and dates vary.

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Maryland Science Center

Childrens' interactive science museum 601 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
+1 410 685 2370 / +1 410 685 5225
http://www.mdsci.org
guestservices@marylandsciencecenter.org This Inner Harbor museum features interactive exhibits that focus on physics, marine biology and astronomy. Among the most popular recent exhibits were three-dimensional nebula models and a giant meteor hanging from the ceiling of the main hall. Of more local interest is the Chesapeake Bay estuary exhibit, which features several tanks of live creatures. Packages that include tickets to the IMAX are available.

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Mud and Metal

Alternative art objects 813 W 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211-2508
+1 410 467 8698 There are plenty of gift shops in town that offer Orioles caps and stuffed crabs, but for a souvenir that's uniquely Baltimorean, this is the place to shop. The handcrafted art objects for sale in this small gallery perfectly capture the quirky essence of Baltimore's whimsical, yet edgy, decorative arts scene. Here you'll find giant insects carved from telephone poles, fish with tin-can scales, plenty of very affordable jewelry, pottery and distinctive knickknacks. Nothing says 'Baltimore' like a beehive hairdo refrigerator magnet.

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National Aquarium in Baltimore

Amazing underwater experience 501 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
+1 410 576 3800
http://www.aqua.org
reserve@aqua.org This aquarium is perhaps the greatest attraction in Baltimore's celebrated Inner Harbor. The exhibits start small with samples of marine life from local waters, but visitors soon find themselves eye-to-eye with sharks, rays and other very large creatures. A simulated rainforest ecosystem and regularly scheduled dolphin shows round out the attractions. Admission is high, and the wait can be long, but both are worth it. See their website for further details.

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National Museum of Dentistry

Fascinating history of dentistry 31 South Greene Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-1504
+1 410 706 0600
http://www.dentalmuseum.umaryl... In 1840, Baltimore became home to the world's first college of dentistry. Today, this museum offers a fascinating and fun-filled look at the history of dental medicine. Highlights include historical dental tools, a giant mouth-shaped juke-box, and a set of George Washington's dentures, which, by the way, were not wooden! For those interested in medicine it's a pleasant, informative diversion. Admission is USD4.5o for adults, seniors and youth USD2.50. Children under six years and NMD members can come free.

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Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University

World-renowned musical institution 1 East Mount Vernon Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
+1 410 659 8100
http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/
deyojm@jhu.edu The Peabody Institute was the first conservatory in the United States. It was founded in 1857 by philanthropist George Peabody and has been part of the Johns Hopkins University since 1977. The institute boasts four concert halls and the Peabody Library, and is home to the Peabody Conservatory, which offers private musical lessons, and the Peabody Preparatory, a non-degree program that offers classes for people of all ages. Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Dominick Argento and vocalist/pianist Tori Amos attended the institute. Students, faculty and other performers often stage free public concerts.

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Pier Six Concert Pavilion

Waterfront concert venue 731 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202-4320
+1 410 659 7100
http://www.piersixpavilion.com...
PierSixStaff@clearchannel.com With the Inner Harbor as a backdrop, Pier Six offers one of the most beautiful concert venues around. The open-air pavilion showcases some of the biggest names in pop, jazz, rock, country, gospel, R & B and classical music. Covered seating and lawn space are available. Patrons are encouraged to bring folding chairs and make themselves comforable. Pier Six is convenient for boaters and is within walking distance of major downtown hotels.

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Port Discovery

Interactive fun for everyone 35 Market Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
+1 410 727 8120
http://www.portdiscovery.org
info@portdiscovery.org Port Discovery offers interactive fun for the whole family. The young and young at heart will enjoy the Dream Lab and the Exploration Center, where visitors make their dreams come true and learn how to make their own art and jewelry. Children are particularly amused by Port Discovery's three-story treehouse, where they are encouraged to climb, crawl, swing and slide. The museum is also a great place for your child's birthday party. See their website for further details.

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Senator Theater

Baltimore's landmark theater 5904 York Road
North Baltimore
Baltimore, MD 21212
+1 410 435 8338 / +1 410 435 9892
http://www.senator.com
info@thesenator.com This fabulous uptown cinema was built in 1939, when theaters only had one very large screen. Watching a first-run film on the Senator's huge screen is something every movie fan should experience. Indeed, USA Today named it one of the top four theaters in the country. Along with the Charles Theater, the Senator is the heart of Maryland's vibrant cinema scene, and regularly hosts the debuts of films by directors John Waters and Barry Levinson, both Baltimore natives.

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Walters Art Museum

Western and Asian art 600 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
+1 410 547 9000
http://www.thewalters.org
info@thewalters.org East meets West at the Walters. On one hand, its collection spans nearly the entire history of Western art. Its spacious galleries are home to Greek and Roman statuary, Baroque carvings, and a large collection of Renaissance paintings. On the other hand, its elegant Hackerman House wing holds one of the largest collections of traditional Asian art in the United States. Admission for adults is USD10, seniors pay USD8, college students (18-25yrs) pay USD6, children 6-17 pay USD2 and children under six get in free. Also free admission on Saturdays, between 10a-noon.

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