INNER HARBOUR
by LoriPori
The crown Jewel of Baltimore the INNER HARBOUR is a scenic waterfront delight, the site of dozens of retail shops, restaurants and attractions such as the National Aquarium, Port Discovery, Maryland Science Center, the U.S.S. Constellation and Ed Kane's Water Taxis.
FELL'S POINT
by LoriPori
Founded in 1730 by shipbuilder William Fell, this historic maritime community still maintains its old world charm with 18th and 19th century homes, taverns and shops. The oldest is the Robert Long House, circa 1765, on Ann Street near the Visitors Center. An abundance of antique shops, great restaurants, shopping and night life, can be found in FELL'S POINT. By the late 1800's, Fell's Point had become a major arrival point for thousands of immigrants from Ireland, Germany, Italy and Eastern Europe. Immigrants settled in ethnic neighbourhoods, most of which are still in placd today.
Natty Boh
by grandmaR
Natty Boh is the nickname for National Bohemian - beer brand which was first brewed in 1885 by the National Brewing Company (whose other brands were National Premium and Colt 45) in Baltimore. Their slogan "The Land of Pleasant Living" referred to the Chesapeake Bay.
For a time, National's head Jerry Hoffberger also owned the Baltimore Orioles; Natty Boh was served at Memorial Stadium and became the "official" beer of Baltimore in the late 1960s
The company's mascot, the one-eyed, handlebar-mustachioed Mr. Boh, has been a recognizable icon since the 1950s. He is still a highly popular, especially in Baltimore, where it is considered an unofficial city mascot.
Even though the beer is now brewed in by Miller Brewing in North Carolina and distributed by Pabst, Mr. Boh still appears on all cans, bottles, and packaging; and merchandise featuring him can still easily be found in shops all over Maryland. Every time we go through the I-895 Tunnel, I see the Mr. Boh neon sign which currently sits atop the former site of the National Brewery building in Canton, Baltimore. The former brewery is now known as Natty Boh Towers and is rented out as apartments and offices.
Baltimore Weather: Fairly Consistent
by AKtravelers
In packing for a trip to Baltimore, you can count on a few things. It will be cold, damp and windy in the winter. It can reach 47F/10C any time of the winter, but there will always be a week where the temperatures will hover right around freezing. With the nearly constant wind, those days feel pretty cold. You won't need long underwear, but you will need gloves and a winter coat. It can and does snow.
The summer, in contrast, is hot and humid. Expect near 100% humidity all the time, with temperatures above 90F/35C frequently. We hate it, but theevenings are nice.
The fall and spring are the most pleasant seasons. Fall is the best, with warm weather potentially lasting until Thanksgiving. The attached picture was taken on 7 November, and it was shorts and tee shirts weather. We call this "Indian Summer". However, we've had a 10-inch/.25 meter snow storm on 11 November, so the fall can be fickle. November and March/April would be the hardest months to pack for, as you can have everything from a blizzard to a summer day during those months.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
by frankcanfly
Attending an Oriole game at Camden Yards will convert the biggest sport idiot (me) into a baseball fan. The crowd is overall friendly, I've always had the most fun in the 'cheap seats.' The crowd is the most boisterous, and fly balls head that way quite often. $$$$