Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
If you’ve been considering a move to Baltimore but aren’t sure how much there is to do, don’t fear! There are tons of great places here for families to enjoy and if you’ve got Satellite Star Internet you can research them from home before you even make it to Maryland. Here are a few of our favorites
National Aquarium: this will come as no surprise but kids Read the rest of this entry »
Sunday, November 6th, 2011
Things to do in Towson
Towson, slightly north of the city of Baltimore, is a lovely place where one can visit. Upon visiting Towson, one may find the opportunity to experience the rich culture, the dated history, and the friendly residents. Towson possesses multiple things for one to do upon visiting; Hampton national historic site, Recher theater, Towson marketplace, and Unitas stadium are all opportunities one can partake of in order to experience Towson. One of the most popular things to do in Towson is visit Hampton national historic site. This history-filled, recreational experience Read the rest of this entry »
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Some of the tallest buildings are located right in the city of Baltimore. There are so many tall buildings that you will be able to see if you were ever to visit the city. The tallest building in the city of Baltimore is actually the Legg Mason Building. This is a 40 story building which stands about 529 feet high. Another tall building in Baltimore is known as the Fidelity Building. This building has history because it is known to be the first high rise building in the city itself.Check out this link here. The Baltimore World Trade Read the rest of this entry »
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
The Baltimore Basilica was the very first Cathedral to be erected in the United States. It is located in Mount Vernon, Maryland. Construction on the Basilica was commenced in 1806 and the final touches were completed in 1821. It is also referred to as the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
The Basilica holds many historical firsts for the United States. For instance the very first formally trained architect was behind the design of the Basilica. His name was Benjamin Henry Latrobe. America’s very Read the rest of this entry »
Friday, September 24th, 2010
While no one is saying the era of economic difficulty, to put it lightly, is over in Charm City or anywhere in the country for that matter, the local Baltimore economy is certainly showing signs of life as of late. Most notably, Baltimore’s advertising agencies seem to be picking up steam, creating new positions and hiring new employees to tackle new accounts. The ad industry is a fairly good barometer by which to measure the economic health of an area, as the various clients usually span the full spectrum of market sectors. Advertising dollars are among the first to be cut when money belts are tightened, so as local ad agencies announce expansion, many local job seekers and business owners may soon breath at least a small sigh of relief. Though Baltimore isn’t one of the major players in the ad industry and the overall size of area agencies don’t match the mammoth corporations found, say, further north in New York, any job growth is a welcome sign for a city that has suffered its fair share of financial woes. Agencies are generally hiring only a few people, but even those few jobs mark an increase in economic activity in the influx of ad dollars they represent. If companies can afford to increase their ad budgets, it’s fair to say that perhaps the business climate in Baltimore is on its way back to proper balance. Read the rest of this entry »
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
With the capital of the most powerful country in the world just an hour to its south and the central hub of global business and entertainment to its north, one might think the humble city of Baltimore might suffer from an identity crisis. Instead, Baltimore takes pride in its unique history and quirky local flavor, a place where “Hon’” is used to amicably greet females in a subtly endearing accent and crab cakes have come to serve as more than mere delicacy but a cultural icon. With a huge supply of crabs just off shore in the Chesapeake Bay, the fortunes of Baltimore and its crawling bay critters have been inseparable since its initial sea port was created in the early 1700′s. With almost three hundred years of history, and an uncountable total of cooked crabs to show for it, it’s safe to say Baltimore chefs have perfected the crab cake art, with these 3 restaurants standing out as the cream of the crop. Read the rest of this entry »
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
Baseball fans make their pilgrimages as much as any religious group, and Baltimore is one of the most important stops on a fan’s list. While Baltimore’s Inner Harbor has been celebrated for decades, the crown jewel of the area may be Camden Yards, home of the Orioles, which opened in 1992.A classic-style ballpark with all the modern amenities, Camden Yards in many ways began the revival of baseball stadiums around the major leagues. Cities like Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Houston and Cincinnati have all followed suit and tried to evoke the Golden Era of baseball as Camden Yards did.However, there are many things about Camden Yards which cannot be duplicated. For one, Camden Yards has an old warehouse as its backdrop, one which legend (and a good deal of fact) has identified as the stomping grounds of none other than George Herman ‘Babe’ Ruth. Ruth haunted this neighborhood as a child, and Baltimore’s famous son still the most important figure in baseball history lives on in the imagination of every fan that walk through the gates at Camden Yards. Read the rest of this entry »
Friday, July 16th, 2010
If there is any city that has recently experienced a serious renaissance in its residents, that city definitely has to be Baltimore. Once a mere stopping ground on I-95 for those heading from Washington D.C. to New York or Boston, Baltimore is starting to hold its own as a center for culture. Surprisingly enough, a lot of young artists who were once relocating to Brooklyn or Providence are starting to make their way to Baltimore, where they can live in spacious houses and create their latest records and paintings without having to worry about rent getting hiked sky-high. But there is another reason that so many younger, artistic people are finding themselves in Baltimore. It’s the fact that a whole lot of their favorite films and television shows happen to have been based here recently. Read the rest of this entry »
Thursday, July 1st, 2010
Visiting Baltimore but unsure where you should stay? Baltimore offers a wide variety of hotels ranging from traditional bed and breakfasts to upscale luxury hotels. Here’s the breakdown of the top ten places to stay.
Monday, June 14th, 2010
Museums are boring… right? It’s time to scratch that thought and form a new opinion; you’ll have to check out Baltimore’s spunky museums to see for yourself.Babe Ruth MuseumIf you think Babe Ruth is a chocolaty peanut treat, you don’t belong here. The Babe Ruth Museum honors the legendary baseball player and 500 Home Run Club member, Babe Ruth. Check out “The Great Bambino’s” mitt, stare in wonder at his old jersey and gawk over his unprecedented records. As if Babe’s baseball greatness isn’t enough, wander over to the Sports Legends Museum and view the Oriole’s Hall of Fame.Great Blacks in Wax MuseumMaybe you’ve been to the wax museum in New York and seen the lifelike wax statues of celebrities. The Great Blacks in Wax Museum is similar to the celeb studded wax museum, but it is infused with a meaning more profound than simple entertainment. Walk through the good and bad times African Americans have faced in history and get lost in the realistic sights. Cringe at the sight of Hannibal, view Harriet Tubman up close and personal, take a picture with Malcolm X, sway to the tunes of Bob Marley, see Dr. Martin Luther King, gawk at the realistic President Obama and much, much more. Read the rest of this entry »