Baltimore is a vibrant downtown waterfront community that is “walkable” for visitors. With restaurants, shops, hotels, attractions and museums in close proximity of each other, Baltimore is an easy city for visitors to navigate on
foot.

Baltimore is a destination that is ever-evolving with new and expanding attractions and one-of-a-kind offerings – the National Aquarium's Australian exhibit with species not seen anywhere else except Australia, a museum dedicated to pop culture, the East Coast's largest museum of African American history and culture.

There are more than 130 attractions to visit in Baltimore – from high art to crazy kitsch, from interactive to entertaining. Where else can visitors explore the beginnings of the American railroad, or visit the fort (Fort McHenry) that inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the National Anthem during the War of 1812.

Whether you are looking to participate or watch from the stands, Baltimore has recreation activities for all interests. Two state-of-the-art sports stadiums are located within the heart of the city, with professional baseball, football and soccer teams. There are also historical walking trails, sailing and beach volleyball courts overlooking the Inner Harbor.

Baltimore is easily accessible by car, plane or train. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), a Southwest Airlines hub, is located just 10 miles south of the city. Amtrak provides service from Penn Station 24 hours a day, seven days a week along the Northeast corridor and BWI and the city is within a day's drive from half of the nation's population.