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 Local artists disply their talents |
1716 Thames Street Baltimore, MD 21231 United States +1 410 327 1272 http://www.fellspointgallery.org |
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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Large collection of locomotives |
901 W Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21223 United States +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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Babe Ruth's Baltimore home |
216 Emory Street Baltimore, MD 21230 United States +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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Paved biking-hiking trail |
From Jonas Green Park in Annapolis to Dorsey Road in Glen Burnie Baltimore, MD 21146 United States +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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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First casualties of Civil War |
601 President Street Baltimore, MD 21202 United States +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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baltimore Museum of Art |
10 Art Museum Drive Baltimore, MD 21218 United States 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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The ultimate Baltimore tradition |
333 W Camden Street Oriole Park at Camden Yards Baltimore, MD 21201 United States +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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Streetcar rides & more |
1901 Falls Road P. O. Box 4881 Baltimore, MD 21211 United States +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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Baltimore's world-class orchestra |
1212 Cathedral Street Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall Baltimore, MD 21201-5545 United States +1 410 783 8000 http://www.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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Eat mussels at Bertha's |
734 South Broadway Fells Point Baltimore, MD 21231 United States +1 410 327 5795 http://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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Historic Baltimore cinema |
1711 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 United States +1 410 727 3456 http://www.thecharles.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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic concert and opera venue |
140 West Mount Royal Avenue Suite 306 Baltimore, MD 21201-5732 United States +1 410 625 1600 / +1 410 727 6000 (Box Office) http://www.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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Childrens' interactive science museum |
601 Light Street Baltimore, MD 21230 United States +1 410 685 2370 / +1 410 685 5225 http://www.mdsci.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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Alternative art objects |
813 W 36th Street Baltimore, MD 21211-2508 United States +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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Amazing underwater experience |
501 East Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202 United States +1 410 576 3800 http://www.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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fascinating history of dentistry |
31 South Greene Street Baltimore, MD 21201-1504 United States +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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World-renowned musical institution |
1 East Mount Vernon Place Baltimore, MD 21202 United States +1 410 659 8100 http://www.peabody.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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Waterfront concert venue |
731 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, MD 21202-4320 United States +1 410 659 7100 http://www.piersixpavilion.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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Interactive fun for everyone |
35 Market Place Baltimore, MD 21202 United States +1 410 727 8120 http://www.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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baltimore's landmark theater |
5904 York Road North Baltimore Baltimore, MD 21212 United States +1 410 435 8338 / +1 410 435 9892 http://www.senator.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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Western and Asian art |
600 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 United States +1 410 547 9000 http://www.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 to the permanent collection is always free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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