The city of Baltimore, Maryland is currently on an upswing with a growing metro population and booming employment sector centered around science and technology (It is, afterall, home to a slew of college and universities, including the prestigious John Hopkins). It\u2019s also got some sweet stuff that\u2019s worth checking out for anyone thinking of visiting. If there was ever a time to visit, it’s now! Here are just five awesome things that should be added to any Baltimore itinerary.<\/p>\n
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The Inner Harbor<\/strong> Edgar Allan Poe Museum and Grave<\/strong> Oriole Park at Camden Yards<\/strong>
\nArguably, THE destination that any visitor to Baltimore<\/a> should check out is the city\u2019s inner harbor. Just a handful of blocks along the water are home to a multitude of museums and activities<\/a>, including the interactive Maryland Science Center, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture, the Geppi’s Entertainment Museum, American Visionary Art Museum, the Babe Ruth Museum, the Port Discovery Children’s Museum, and of course the National Aquarium. There\u2019s also a ton of great restaurants, as well as water taxis and boat tours of the city to explore.
\nSeafood<\/strong>
\nAny self-respecting gourmand or foodie that finds themselves in Baltimore owes to him or herself to partake in the city\u2019s famed seafood. Restaurants specializing in crab, oysters, and fish are spread throughout the city, highlights include Faidley Seafood, Mama’s On the Half Shell, L.P. Steamers. There\u2019s also an annual seafood festival every September that\u2019s worth checking out.<\/p>\n
\nProbably one of Baltimore\u2019s most famous resident, Edgar Allan Poe<\/a> was a key figure in American literature, essentially inventing the mystery story and even inspiring the name for the city\u2019s professional football team. So bibliophiles should make a point of visiting The Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum, as well as the author\u2019s grave. Poe superfans will have to bring their own ravens.<\/p>\n
\nAlthough it\u2019s only 25-years-old, the home of Baltimore\u2019s pro-baseball team has a classic retro aesthetic that gives an old-fashioned style that still timeless and fun. It\u2019s routinely voted by fans of all MLB teams as one of the most beautiful sports stadiums in America<\/a> and is worth a visit from even by non-sports fans.<\/p>\n