Baltimore Maryland

Baltimore is an exciting place to visit. Baltimore attractions include the Baltimore Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center, The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum, The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History, Fort McHenry and others.

Baltimore, Maryland is a vibrant city situated along the shores of Chesapeake Bay about 180 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean. It is a major tourist destination in the Mid Atlantic region of USA near Washington, D.C. Named after Lord Baltimore in the Irish House of Lords, the city has a flourishing population of more than 650,000 with rich cultural heritage.

Spanning over an area of 80.8 square miles, the city is a perfect mixture of the old with the new. A few of the ethnic neighborhoods have been restored into modern shopping and dining locales but they still retain the old character.

The major tourist attraction is the Inner harbor. This historic seaport is an iconic landmark and perfect blend of the old with the new. The breathtaking view of the waterfront is simply amazing and the docks and streets surrounding the inner harbor houses  hotels, museums, restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. The new Inner harbor is now home to the Harborplace, an entertainment center and the National Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in the world. Port Discovery Children's Museum, and the World Trade Center of Baltimore are also located around the basin.

Baltimore does not experience the extremes of weather change that occur in other parts of USA. The weather is relatively mild and the best time to be here is from April to November.

The city is well connected by road, air and sea. From Washington DC it is less than one hour north on Route 95. Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) is only a half-hour drive south of downtown.

Moving inside the city is easy and loads of options like light rail system are available. The water taxi is an unique and interesting option . It is a nice way to get around during the warmer months, and offers unique views of the Baltimore skyline.

Baltimore's world-renowned Inner Harbor is surrounded by historic neighborhoods where you will find city living at its best with unique shops and restaurants for every style and taste. The city enjoys a vibrant arts scene and embraces its history and influence on American culture.

The Baltimore Boat Show, Maryland's largest and longest running indoor boating event, usually held at the Baltimore Convention Center with hundreds of boats and marine accessories at the best deals of the year. The Show offers visitors more boats, more exhibits and family fun.

The follow list includes some of the events that are common at the annual show:

Affordability Pavilion - Boating is very affordable compared to other family leisure activities. Visitors can check out this special selection of boats that can be owned for less than $250 a month.

Green Boating Zone - Visitors can about the latest green boating products and practices to protect the environment and preserve boating fun for future generations

Daily boating and fishing seminars - The Show features daily seminars with boating experts offering advice on everything from fishing to financing.

Discover Boating Center- From the beginner to the seasoned boater, visitors of all interests and skill levels can take advantage of unbiased advice from the experts at the Discover Boating Center.

Ravens Appearances - Meet Linebacker Jarret Johnson and members of the Raven's cheerleaders. Fans can win a day long fishing trip with Jarret at BaltimoreBoatShow.com

Five days of family fun and entertainment - The Baltimore Boat Show features family-friendly activities and attractions, including the Take Me Fishing Center and Miss GEICO, the world's fastest offshore racing boat.

About the Baltimore Boat Show

The Baltimore Boat Show is produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the world's largest producer of boat shows. NMMA is the leading association representing the $37.5 billion per year recreational boating industry. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers in the U.S. For more information about the NMMA, visit www.NMMA.org.

Baltimore is famous for its outstanding seafood. From the nearby Chesapeake Bay come blue crabs, oysters, striped bass and other delicacies. Other Maryland seafood comes the Atlantic coast, including sea scallops, lobsters, sea bass and other fish.