Baltimore, Maryland, The
Charm City
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Connie_Limon]Connie
Limon
Baltimore, Maryland is called the
Charm City. It is the largest city in
Maryland and sits in the center of a
metropolitan area of approximately 1.5
million people. Baltimore has long been
known for its ethnic neighborhoods and
innovations in the preservation and
restoration of urban homes.
Baltimore is located on the
Chesapeake Bay. It's picturesque Inner
Harbor is the center of restaurant,
shopping and business districts. The
residential neighborhoods of Baltimore
maintain a small town charm. It is a
city of steel and glass skyscrapers that
dominate the commercial district and
only a short walk from the residential
neighborhoods. Many Baltimore residents
still live in the classic red brick row
house that the city is traditionally
associated.
With each wave of new immigrates into
the United States to Baltimore, it has
added to the character of Baltimore.
There are people of many different
ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds,
which are reflected in the wide variety
of restaurants, shops and ethnic
festivals.
Cultural Attractions in Baltimore
include:
• The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
• Maryland Science Center
• Baltimore Museum of Art
• National Aquarium
• Baltimore Zoo
Baltimore is the home to the Ravens,
Super Bowl XXXV champions, the Orioles
and the second jewel in the triple
crown, the Preakness. Other active
sports in and around Baltimore City
include:
• Swimming
• Skiing
• Horseback riding
• Tennis
• Golf
• Sailing
If you are a spectator you can enjoy
watching lacrosse, indoor soccer, and
horseracing at Pimlico or the
traditional Hunt Cup in the spring. The
primary attraction in Baltimore City is
baseball played at the Baltimore
Orioles’ renowned park at Camden Yards.
Baltimore is conveniently located
less than an hour from Maryland’s sandy
bay beaches and about three hours from
the resorts on the Atlantic Ocean.
One of the best public libraries,
with a book collection of 2,250,000
volumes resides in Baltimore, Maryland.
In the Baltimore-Washington area, there
are more than 70 accredited institutions
of higher education. All cultural
opportunities of Washington, D.C.,
Philadelphia, and New York are easily
reached by car or train.
The cost of living index in
Baltimore, Maryland is one of the lowest
as compared to 22 other metro areas.
There are many attractive and affordable
places to live within easy commuting
distance to cultural activities, medical
facilities, restaurants, and employment.
Baltimore, Maryland is definitely an
interesting place to vacation, visit or
live.