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The Mid-Atlantic Region is an exciting place filled with
cultural attractions and world-class entertainment venues, as well as some of
the best shopping and dining available. There's truly something for
everyone to enjoy!
Tourism
Harborplace & the Gallery
www.harborplace.com
Harborplace & The Gallery are adjacent
to the conference hotel and are Charm City’s
premiere shopping, dining and entertainment
destination. Located at the heart of
Baltimore’s famous Inner Harbor, you can
browse through a variety of popular national
retailers and locally inspired shops,
satisfy hunger cravings at over 20 eateries
or one of 10 delectable restaurants, and
enjoy year-round entertainment. From
concerts, street performers and special
events to visiting ships and holiday
fireworks, we’ve got something for everyone!
Baseball - the Orioles are in town!
www.baltimore.orioles.mlb.com
Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the beautiful
baseball-only facility in downtown Baltimore, became the official home of the
Orioles on April 6, 1992. The one-time railroad center is 12 minutes west by
foot from the City's Inner Harbor and only 2 blocks from the birthplace of
baseball's most legendary hero, George Herman "Babe" Ruth. Oriole’s have a
six game home stand against the Florida Marlins and the Washington Nationals in
late June. Check out the official website for ticket information.
Baltimore Activities
Historic Ships in Baltimore's Inner
Harbor
www.historicships.org
Historic Ships in Baltimore represent one of the most impressive collections
of military vessels in the world. Located within easy walking distance of each
other, the US Sloop-of-War Constellation, the US Submarine Torsk, the US Coast
Guard Cutter Taney, and the Lightship Chesapeake exhibit life at sea from the
mid-19th century to the mid-1980's. Also included in the collection is the Seven
Foot Knoll Lighthouse which marked the entrance to the Patapsco River and
Baltimore Harbor for over 130 years.
National
Aquarium in Baltimore
www.aqua.org
In 2003, separate aquariums in Baltimore, MD, and
Washington, DC, joined as one “National Aquarium.” The
National Aquarium, Baltimore, features three pavilions
of exciting attractions and a living collection
including more than 16,000 animals from more than 660
species of fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and marine
mammals that live in award-winning habitats.
Fort McHenry
www.nps.gov
The fort's history
dates to the Revolutionary War in 1776 when Baltimore
residents feared a British attack, so a fort was made at
the site from mounds of dirt. Baltimore was spared from
the attack, prompting the military to construct a
sturdier fort. It was named for James McHenry, a
politician who secured most of the funds for the
project. During the War of 1812 the British mounted an
attack on Baltimore. British forces bombarded Fort
McHenry for 25 hours and eventually gave up when they
could not destroy the fort. Francis Scott Key saw the
events unfold and noticed the fort's American flag was
still flying despite the attack. He commemorated the
Battle of Fort McHenry with a poem that was later set to
music and called "The Star Spangled Banner."
Maryland Science Center
www.mdsci.org
The museum's
attractions include several permanent interactive exhibits, traveling exhibits,
a planetarium, a demonstration stage, an observatory, a Segway station and an
IMAX theater. The "Fossil Quest" exhibit features fossils from all over the
state. "Follow the Blue Crab" looks at the connection between the Chesapeake Bay
and Atlantic Ocean, and features a large mechanical blue crab. "Newton's Alley"
has many activities that illustrate Sir Issac Newton's scientific principles,
and "Dinosaur Mysteries" includes more than 12 full-sized dinosaurs and live
lizard exhibits. The IMAX theater is five stories tall and plays both regular
and 3-D films.
American
Visionary Art Museum
www.avam.org
Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness,
October 3, 2009 - September 5, 2010
"The quest for human rights and the search for personal
fulfillment, as proposed in the 1776 American
Declaration of Independence, provide the starting point
for this international exhibition. Works by the last
surviving descendant of the Tsars of Russia, Iroquois
Indians, French Revolutionaries, illegal immigrants,
Algerian War veterans, Guantanamo Bay detainees,
Holocaust survivors, incarcerated prisoners,
African-American civil rights activists and Iraqi
doctors are among the 86 visionary artists to be
featured."
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum
www.borail.org
This fascinating, fun place for kids, families and lovers of history and
American railroading features the most comprehensive collection in the Western
Hemisphere.
The Walters Art Museum
www.thewalters.org
The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland is internationally
renowned for its collection of art. The collection presents an overview of world
art from pre-dynastic Egypt to 20th-century Europe, and counts among its many
treasures Greek sculpture and Roman sarcophagi; medieval ivories and Old Master
paintings; Art Deco jewelry and 19th-century European and American masterpieces.
Baltimore Heritage Walk
www.heritagewalk.org
Heritage Walk is a 3.2 mile (5 kilometer) walking trail through four
fascinating centuries of American history. The trail connects 20 historic sites
and museums in a compact area that spans four city neighborhoods: the Inner
Harbor, Little Italy, Historic Jonestown and City Center.
Urban Pirates
www.urbanpirates.com
An adventure waits ye in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor! Join the crew in
historic Fells Point and board the pirate ship Fearless for an exciting
Swashbuckling Adventure. You will learn to dress, talk and play games like a
pirate. Climb aboard to blast enemies with water cannons and navigate the
treacherous waters to discover vast treasures. Adventures for all ages!!!
Irish Shrine
www.irishshrine.org
The Irish Shrine and Railroad Workers Museum at Lemmon Street
is a historic site that celebrates the history of the immense Irish presence in
Southwest Baltimore City in the late 1840's. The museum officially opened on
June 17th, 2002. This site consists of a group of 5 alley houses where the Irish
immigrants who worked for the adjoining B&O Railroad lived. Two of the houses,
918 and 920 Lemmon St., are the Irish Shrine and Railroad Workers Museum. The
Irish Shrine and Railroad Workers Museum are the centerpiece of a larger
historical district that includes the B&O Railroad Museum, St. Peter the Apostle
Church, the Hollins Street Market, and St. Peter the Apostle Cemetery.
Baltimore’s Antique Row
www.shopantiquerow.com
Antique Row is the oldest antique district in the United States, dating from
the 1840s. It continues as the premiere antique shopping district in Baltimore,
featuring a wide variety of shops, which attract both the connoisseur and the
casual collector from far and wide. Antique Row is the place to shop for items
ranging from fine art and furniture, antique books, silver, toys and gifts. From
Medieval and Renaissance through Art Nouveau and Art Deco, Antique Row has
something for all tastes and pocketbooks.
The Flag House and Star-Spangled Banner
Museum
www.flaghouse.org
At the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, you’ll find something quite rare: A
fun-filled, interactive experience where you and your entire family will become
part of one of the most important stories of our nation's history– the sewing of
the flag that inspired our National Anthem. Here, you’ll step into living
history as you meet Mary Pickersgill, the spirited woman who made the flag.
You'll learn first-hand from Mary, her family and friends what life was like in
the 19th century and your kids can take part in activities that let them
experience it for themselves. And you can do it all in a half day, with little
strain on your entertainment budget. Welcome to 1812 – where change is in
the air and America is ready.
Baltimore Restaurants - Staff Picks
Sabatino’s Italian Restaurant
www.sabatinos.com
Nestled in Baltimore’s historic Little Italy, near the Baltimore Convention
Center, Sabatino's specializes in home-made pastas and specialty dishes such as
Veal Francese, Shrimp Renato and our award winning Bookmaker's Salad (famous for
it's house dressing) along with a variety of other Central and Southern Italian
delights for a flavorful and successful meeting. With all of Sabatinos' pastas
and sauces being prepared daily with the freshest and finest ingredients, it's
no wonder Baltimore Magazine continues to rate Sabatino's as one of Baltimore's
finest restaurants.
Sascha’s 527 Cafe
www.saschas.com
Sascha's 527 Café has very quickly become a Baltimore treasure. Located in a
glorious 19th Century Mt. Vernon townhouse, the look is stunning. Our food can
best be described as creative American, with global touches from Asia to France,
and Morocco in between. Along with grilled and sautéed entrees, we feature our
own "taste plates", a smart way to sample a variety of tastes as an alternative
to a single entrée. We've taken the tapas concept and tailored it to a Sascha's
specialty. If green's where you want to be, you'll find the most original,
abundant salads this side of the West Coast. Try a "Mental Greens" with apples,
walnuts, frizzled leeks and beans over mixed greens. Grilled sandwiches and
pizzas are available, along with a variety of sumptuous homemade desserts.
Burke’s Restaurant & Café
www.burkesrestaurant.com
Burke’s is part of the old magic of new Baltimore. Established in 1934,
Burke’s has been a landmark for good food and fine spirits & a traditional
meeting place before or after the Stadium, Arena, Convention Center or the
theatre.
Fogo de Chao
www.fogodechao.com
Fogo de Chão® (fo-go dèe shoun), an authentic Brazilian steakhouse. In 1979,
Fogo® began sharing the gaucho way of preparing meat in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Today, our gaucho chefs still expertly grill each of our 15 cuts of meat and
offer you continuous tableside service. Enjoy the delicious preparations of our
gaucho chefs along with our gourmet salad bar, authentic Brazilian side dishes,
and award-winning wine list.
Red Maple
www.930redmaple.com
The early evening at Red Maple is thoroughly lounge. Downtempo -
Midtempo mod groove is generally the soundtrack during the happy hour (5-7 Mon.
through Fri.) and dinner time hours until 10 p.m. Spend an evening and
experience an intimate culinary journey emphasizing locally produced basics
combined with understated global influence. Featured dinner and dessert specials
offered nightly.
Phillips Seafood Restaurant
www.phillipsseafood.com
Located in the Light Street pavilion in downtown Baltimore, Phillips sits on
the edge of the harbor providing stunning waterfront views. Seasonal outdoor
seating, full front AND back bars and a high energy piano bar make this a
favorite for locals and well as tourists! Serving ONLY the freshest, finest
seafood available, Phillips will enhance ANY visit to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor!
Authentic Maryland style seafood is tradition at Phillips, so come prepared to
feast! Join us for our $3 HAPPY HOUR Monday through Friday from 5:00-7:00pm.
Featuring $3 wine, beer and food specials. Wine down Thursdays with HALF PRICE
bottles of wine all day and all night! Perfect compliment to ANY seafood item
from our menu! Start your own tradition by starting at Phillips Seafood
Restaurants’! Family owned and operated since 1956! We’ll save you a seat…
Morton’s The Steakhouse
www.mortons.com
We love steak at Morton's, which comes as no surprise. Morton's is the place
where true beef connoisseurs feel right at home, because we serve only the best
steaks available and prepare them to perfection. We're talking USDA prime-aged,
Midwest grain-fed beef, shipped directly from Chicago. A 24-ounce porterhouse, a
New York Strip, a double-cut filet mignon... just to name a few.
Vaccaro’s Italian Pastries
www.vaccaropastry.com
Gioacchino Vaccaro established Vaccaro's Italian Pastry Shop in 1956. He was
born and raised in Palermo, Italy. Mr. Jimmy, as he was so aptly known, brought
with him the recipes and the knowledge of how to make the finest Siciliano
pastries Baltimore had ever seen. Soon after opening, it was evident that the
cannoli and rum cake had created a sensation among Baltimoreans. Today Nick
Vaccaro, continues the family tradition begun by his father with the same old
world recipes brought over from Italy. Vaccaro's has grown to include the new
Pasticceria (pastry shop) which offers both carry out and a sit down café to
enjoy, a state of the art production facility and warehouse, and seven other
locations
throughout Baltimore and the surrounding areas.
Max’s Taphouse
www.maxs.com
Max's is legendary
for having Maryland's largest
selection of local and imported beer on draft, with 80 rotating
drafts and two hand-pumped English beer engines. Max's also has a world-spanning
collection of over 500 bottled beers in stock, served with style & knowledge by
expert BEERtenders. Max's features a great
menu of
better-than-pub grub to accompany your beer, a super sound system, more than 17
TVs playing the latest sporting events, pool table, adjoining
Dart House and a
well-stocked humidor.
Blue Hill Tavern
www.bluehilltavern.com
Blue Hill Tavern is a contemporary fine dining American restaurant where you
can enjoy great food and drink without sacrificing the comforts of home. We want
you to feel free to relax with a burger and beer as you would to sit down to a
candlelit spread of filet mignon and champagne. The restaurants menu and
atmosphere is as diverse and welcoming as the city it resides in. Come in, sit
down, enjoy, and relax.
Pazo
www.pazorestaurant.com
Marrying the romance of the Mediterranean with the sophistication of the
city, restaurateurs Tony Foreman and Cindy Wolf's PAZO offers the city's most
intriguing & indulgent casual dining. Expect cuisine with the hedonistic soul of
the rustic Spanish coast & Italian isles at an unprecedented dining & dancing
venue in the heart of the city. Explore the classic tables of Sicily, Catalonia,
Sardinia, & Campania hedonistic cuisine by exploring our tapas offerings to our
grand plates and main menu items. Neopolitan pizza, regional cheeses, house-made
breads, grilled seafood, spit-roasted game and aged ribeyes complete the menu. A
100-label wine list highlights exotic & friendly Mediterranean selections
starting at $17/bottle. The expansive bar hosts an impressive lineup of spirits
to include our grappa collection. The rustic two-floor venue is complete with
soaring ceilings, open kitchen, plush booths, mezzanine and stylish bar and
lounge area. The music gently crescendos throughout the evening as PAZO
gracefully transforms into the perfect late-night scene.
Blue Agave Restaurant
www.blueagaverestaurant.com
If you are looking for a unique dining experience that awakens your senses
and spices up your life…look no further. Blue Agave Restaurant is the
answer to your search. Blue Agave Restaurant is nestled in the historic Fort
McHenry Theater and delivers Baltimore’s Best traditional regional Mexican
cuisine.
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