Baltimore is a city of diverse neighborhoods, each with their own distinct character and history. While it may be impossible to explore them all on your next getaway to Charm City, these five neighborhoods filled…

In Baltimore, there’s plenty to delight kids and adults alike—and all with the quirkiness that inspired the moniker of “Charm City.” Whether you’re exploring indoors or out, everything is within easy reach of the downtown…

Baltimore has certainly earned its nickname as “the city that reads.” Discover this city’s deep literary roots and how they inform all aspects of Baltimore life—from sports teams to culinary culture and beyond. The George…

Baltimore’s place as one of America’s great beer cities has been cemented since the days when National Bohemian Beer (always referred to as “Natty Boh” in these parts) was first brewed here. It’s still a…

If you’re visiting Baltimore for business, chances are free time is precious. But it would be a shame to miss Charm City’s homegrown culinary scene — in recent years this has become one of America’s…

Going to a food hall isn’t just a way to squeeze extra meals into your day (although no judgement if you manage two lunches or an extra dinner). It’s also a handy shortcut for checking…

Shopping in a new city is one of travel’s greatest pleasures, but there’s no point in coming all the way to Baltimore only to go to the same chain stores you have at home. Baltimore’s…

Baltimore’s cocktail scene has never been better. Locals are setting aside their “Natty Boh” (National Bohemian) beers in favor of handcrafted drinks that are infused, muddled and shaken. Scattered around the city, housed in former…

A visit to Baltimore usually means plenty of beer and crabs, so burning off a few calories — and getting some fresh air at the same time — is a smart way to spend a…

Tap into the wonder of eclectic art displayed at the American Visionary Art Museum. (Photo: Jack Hoffberger) The American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) in Baltimore has roots in an unlikely place: Sinai Hospital. Museum founder…

Give a nod to the iconic pink flamingo at Cafe Hon. (Photo: Courtesy of Cafe Hon) Given that one of the city’s most-celebrated sons is the famously oddball cult film director John Waters (aka “the…

When Aisha Pew and her partner decided to escape the super-gentrification and “Brooklynization” of Oakland, California, they headed to Baltimore’s Reservoir Hill neighborhood to shop for houses. While there they passed an empty space for…

Browse an array of hand-crafted artisan wares at Treaty General Store. (Photo: Courtesy of Treaty General Store) Once a colonial crossroads, Frederick, Maryland, still offers up historic charm…just, y’know, with awesome craft breweries and galleries…

“The best way to describe pizza is there’s always something you can change about it,” says Megan Lanasa, co-founder and owner of BricknFire Pizza Co. The entrepreneur is about to experience a big change of…

A sailing tour in Baltimore is a unique way to experience the Inner Harbor. (Photo: Robin Bennefield) It’s almost impossible not to visit the Inner Harbor when you’re in Baltimore. All roads lead to the…

(Photo: Brian O’Doherty) Baltimore, Maryland—where I’ve made my home since moving from Austin, Texas, almost four years ago— has no shortage of weird, quirky, and charming idiosyncrasies within this very small-town-feeling city along the Chesapeake…