AAA Destination Guide: Baltimore

#Baltimore features new to old-school area attractions for a variety oftastes. Whatever you decide, don’t forget to add these destinations toyour sightseeing itinerary.Peregrinate through pop culture history at Geppi’s EntertainmentMuseum in the Inner Harbor area where you can view toys, charactersand icons from yesteryear to the present, ranging from Howdy Doody andBatman to a Lost in Space lunchbox.Watch flicks on the largest U.S. movie theater screen at Bengies Drive-InTheatre; a historic landmark that has been serving film buffs for morethan 50 years.
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A relaxed vibe permeates Baltimore, attracting millions of travelers each 
year to this charming city overflowing with culture, crabs and historical 
treasuresâ€”from waterfront communities to harbors to a myriad of 
attractions, inviting hotels and delectable dining destinations.  
While exploring Baltimore, stroll through the different neighborhoods 
including the Inner Harbor districtâ€”a scenic waterfront thatâ€™s home to 
dozens of retail shops, restaurants and museums. Other jaunts include 
Little Italy, where youâ€™ll smell aromas enticing your palate and senses in 
this restaurant enclave.  
The Westsideâ€™s African-American culture flourishes with shops and 
entertainment. Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong and Nat King Cole 
performed in Westside nightclubs during jazz musicâ€™s heyday. Experience 
an eclectic atmosphere of urban hipsters and trendy boutiques in the old 
mill town of Hampden, made famous by filmmaker and neighborhood 
native John Waters.  
Discover Baltimoreâ€™s British ancestry in Fells Point. The area is named 
after English Quaker William Fell who founded a ship building company 
here in 1726. Cobblestone streets lead the way to 18th- and 19th-century 
homes, antique stores, pubs and Chesapeake Bay cuisine. Fells Point 
also has a bohemian ambience comparable to Greenwich Village in New 
York or Georgetown in Washington, D.C. The history-haven path 
continues as you travel through Federal Hill, Mount Vernon and Canton. 
 
Essentials 
Baltimore features new to old-school area attractions for a variety of 
tastes. Whatever you decide, donâ€™t forget to add these destinations to 
your sightseeing itinerary. 
 
Peregrinate through pop culture history at Geppiâ€™s Entertainment 
Museum in the Inner Harbor area where you can view toys, characters 
and icons from yesteryear to the present, ranging from Howdy Doody and 
Batman to a Lost in Space lunchbox.  
 
Watch flicks on the largest U.S. movie theater screen at Bengies Drive-In 
Theatre; a historic landmark that has been serving film buffs for more 
than 50 years. 
  
Visit the reliquary of the famous New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth 
who was one of the first players to be inducted 
into the Baseball Hall of Fame and is known for 
revitalizing the sport during the Roaring 20s at 
the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum.  
 
Smell the aromas of popcorn and cotton candy 
and see all of the brightly lit rides as they go 
rushing by or up and down as you stroll down the 
boardwalk at Trimperâ€™s Rides and Amusements 
in Ocean City.  
 
Experience jumping joints, rows of restaurants and sizzling shows at 
Power Plant Live!â€”an entertainment complex located in the Inner Harbor 
district, which is considered one of the top tourist attractions in the 
Baltimore area.  
 
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Encounter the whimsical world of body art on display or sit back and let 
the experts create a piece of art on your natural canvas at The Baltimore 
Tattoo Museum in Fells Point.  
 
Listen to spooky tales and find out which ghosts haunt and keep the 
businesses along the harbor company at night in this once boisterous 
seaport during the Fells Point Ghost Tours.  
 
 
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1. Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum  
216 Emory St  
Baltimore, MD 21230  
Phone: (410) 727-1539 
 
2. Ocean City 
 
3. Annapolis 
 
Blast off into space at the sci-fi restaurant Rocket to Venus in the 
Hampden area where diners can chow down on healthy edibles including 
Sloppy Joes made with tofu in a kitschy 1950s motif.  
 
Set your course for the National Sailing Hall of Fame & Museum in 
Annapolis, where the sportâ€™s unsung heroes are honored with artifacts, 
photographs, video presentations and other memorabilia. 
 
Restaurants 
A short walk from the Inner Harbor, the Charleston presents an upscale 
culinary experience, top-notch service and a menu filled with American 
cuisine prepared from modern and traditional Southern Lowcountry 
recipes. Start your meal with the shrimp and grits appetizerâ€”a 
combination of seafood and Southern nuances thatâ€™s simply 
extraordinary.  
 
Situated on the edge of Little Italy, Della Notte Ristorante prepares a 
blend of innovative and traditional Mediterranean-inspired Italian chicken, 
pasta, seafood and veal dishes. Patrons are treated to the views of the 
Inner Harbor and the city skyline. Diners also savor the in-house-baked 
breads.  
 
In the heart of Fells Point, the Louisiana Restaurant features menu 
selections that fuse French and Creole tastes in a two-level, elegant 
dining establishment that portrays a European-style and romantic 
ambience. Enticing edibles include seafood concoctions, various salads 
and delectable desserts.  
 
Another Fells Point destination, The Black Olive, is a family-owned Greek 
restaurant located down an old, cobblestone road, Manouri cheese is 
served in grape leaves. Try the Village Pie and exotic fresh fish choices 
filleted tableside in a renovated row house thatâ€™s more than 200 years 
old.  
 
If you want to experience a nostalgic, 1940s-style evening with live jazz 
music while eating generous portions of Chicago aged-beef or 
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Chesapeake Bay seafood complemented by a martini or two then you 
canâ€™t beat The Prime Rib in the Horizon Hotel Building.  
 
Based on Polynesian flavors, Royâ€™s provides diners with a taste of Hawaii 
without leaving the mainland in an upscale yet relaxing setting. Chef Roy 
Yamaguchiâ€™s Hawaiian fusion cuisine blends local ingredients and 
seafood with European sauces and Asian spices.  
 
Within a half-hour drive from Baltimore and located in the historic district 
not far from the U.S. Naval Academy, Breeze restaurant in the Loews 
Annapolis Hotel serves mouthwatering steaks and distinctive 
Chesapeake Bay specialties in a contemporary setting. 
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Nestled in the center of Annapolisâ€™ naval community, Buddyâ€™s Crabs & 
Ribs has a raw bar with choices of clams, mussels, crawfish and a variety 
of crab specialties in a casual dining 
atmosphere on the second floor overlooking 
merchant activity.  
Down the street from St. Anneâ€™s Church, the 
Aqua Terra of Annapolis is owned by a 
talented husband-and-wife team who operate 
a stylish little restaurant offering European 
and Asian-inspired dishes with fresh ingredients from both land and sea. 
 
 
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1. Charleston  
 
1000 Lancaster St  
Baltimore, MD 21202  
Phone: (410) 332-7373 
 
2. Della Notte Ristorante  
 
801 Eastern Ave  
Baltimore, MD 21202  
Phone: (410) 837-5500 
 
3. Louisiana Restaurant  
 
1708 Aliceanna St  
Baltimore, MD 21231  
Phone: (410) 327-2610 
4. The Black Olive  
 
814 S Bond St  
Baltimore, MD 21231  
Phone: (410) 276-7141 
 
5. The Prime Rib  
 
1101 N Calvert St  
Baltimore, MD 21202  
Phone: (410) 539-1804 
 
6. Roy's  
 
720 B Aliceanna St  
Baltimore, MD 21202  
Phone: (410) 659-0099 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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After visiting the Maryland State House, grab a bite to eat at Harry 
Browneâ€™s, a favorite of locals and statesmen since 1979. Menu options 
include Continental fare such as Maryland crab cakes served with 
sautÃ©ed spinach, roasted red pepper coulis and sweet onion marmalade.  
 
 
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7. Breeze  
 
126 West St  
Annapolis, MD 21401  
Phone: (410) 295-3232 
 
8. Buddy's Crabs & Ribs  
 
100 Main St  
Annapolis, MD 21401  
Phone: (410) 626-1100 
 
9. Aqua Terra of Annapolis  
 
164 Main St  
Annapolis, MD 21401  
Phone: (410) 263-1985 
10. Harry Browne's  
 
66 State Circle  
Annapolis, MD 21401  
Phone: (410) 263-4332 
 
11. Jalapenos Restaurant  
 
85 Forest Dr  
Annapolis, MD 21401  
Phone: (410) 266-7580 
 
 
Located in a nondescript shopping center in Annapolis, Jalapenos 
Restaurant presents both Mexican and Spanish dishes including rack of 
lamb rubbed with rosemary and served with black mole and large shrimp 
wrapped in Serrano ham with chipotle sauce and served on a skewer. 
 
Attractions 
In a city with dozens of attractions, you may have trouble deciding where 
to spend your time. Here are the highlights for this destination, as chosen 
by AAA editors. GEMs are â€œGreat Experiences for Members.â€ 
 
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed 
Virgin Mary, a AAA GEM attraction, was built in 1821 as Americaâ€™s first 
cathedral. The churchâ€™s white, colonial-style columns and bells invite 
guests daily to peruse the sanctuary located in the Mount Vernon cultural 
district.  
 
About 30 minutes away in Annapolis, visitors can pay homage to the 
Episcopal St. Anneâ€™s Church, named after the mother of the Virgin Mary. 
The church was rebuilt after a furnace fire on Valentineâ€™s Day of 1858 
and perseveres to this day.  
 
Another Annapolis landmark, the Maryland State House, a AAA GEM 
attraction, is where the stateâ€™s legislature meets while in session. 
 
For those that love the sea and anything nautical, embark at the USS 
Constellation Historic Ships Museum. The museum features four national 
historical landmarks on the premises, including the Constellation, a U.S. 
Navy Civil War-era ship built in 1797 that was named after the â€œnew 
constellation of starsâ€ on the American flag. Artifacts are displayed, and 
exhibitions and tours are offered. 
 
The National Aquarium in Baltimore, a AAA GEM attraction, features sea 
life, hundreds of exhibits and tours. 
 
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And donâ€™t forget the kids! Tots and tykes can participate in their own 
adventures as well as let their imaginations go wild at Port Discovery, 
Childrenâ€™s Museum in the Inner Harbor. 
 
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Down the road, children can continue to immerse themselves in  
interactivity and learning at the Maryland Science Center, IMAX Theater 
and Davis Planetarium, which is a AAA GEM attraction. An additional 
AAA GEM attraction, The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, is the third-largest 
zoo in the country and includes a variety of animals and displays.  
 
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & 
Culture provides visitors with an opportunity to experience the heritage of 
African-American Marylanders through photographs and other 
memorabilia as well as information about how these people overcame 
slavery to later become an industrious society.  
 
Another facility honoring African-American history is The National Great 
Blacks in Wax Museum. The 30,000 square-foot time capsule emulates 
black leaders and legacies of our past through wax replicas, 
chronological records of events, education, exhibits and tours.  
 
The whistle blows at your next stop, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad 
Museum, a AAA GEM attraction known as the birthplace of American 
railroading.  
 
Further down the display trail, The Baltimore Museum of Art, a AAA GEM 
attraction, showcases an array of artwork for just about anyoneâ€™s fancy. 
Exhibits continue to thrive at The Walters Art Museum, a AAA GEM 
attraction featuring artwork from the William and Henry Walters collection. 
 
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1. Annapolis 
 
2. St. Anne's Church  
199 Duke of Gloucester St  
Annapolis, MD 21401  
Phone: (410) 267-9333 
3. Maryland State House   
91 State Cir  
Annapolis, MD 21401  
Phone: (410) 974-3400 
 
 
 
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18. Star-Spangled 
Banner Flag House  
844 E Pratt St  
Baltimore, MD 21202  
Phone: (410) 837-1793 
19. Top of the World
 Observational Level  
401 E Pratt St  
Baltimore, MD 21202  
Phone: (410) 837-8439 
4. Basilica of the National Shrine of the 
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary  
Cathedral St & Mulberry St  
Baltimore, MD 21201  
Phone: (410) 727-3565 
 
 
5. USS Constellation 
Historic Ships Museum  
301 E Pratt St  
Baltimore, MD 21202  
Phone: (410) 539-1797 
 
 
6. National Aquarium in Baltimore   
501 E Pratt St  
Baltimore, MD 21202  
Phone: (410) 576-3800 
  
 
7. Port Discovery, Children's Museum  
35 Market Pl  
Baltimore, MD 21202  
Phone: (410) 727-8120 
 
 
8. Maryland Science Center, IMAX 
Theater and Davis Planetarium   
601 Light St  
Baltimore, MD 21230  
Phone: (410) 685-5225 
 
 
9. Maryland Zoo in Baltimore   
Baltimore, MD 21217  
Phone: (410) 366-5466 
 
 
10. Reginald F. Lewis Museum 
of Maryland African American 
History & Culture  
830 E Pratt St  
Baltimore, MD 21202  
Phone: (443) 263-1800 
11. National Great
Blacks in Wax Museum  
1601 E North Ave  
Baltimore, MD 21213  
Phone: (410) 563-3404 
 
12. Baltimore & Ohio 
Railroad Museum   
901 W Pratt St  
Baltimore, MD 21223  
Phone: (410) 752-2490 
 
 
 
13. Baltimore Museum of Art   
10 Art Museum Dr  
Baltimore, MD 21218  
Phone: (443) 573-1700 
 
 
14. Walters Art Museum   
600 N Charles St  
Baltimore, MD 21201  
Phone: (410) 547-9000 
 
 
15. Baltimore Museum of Industry  
1415 Key Hwy  
Baltimore, MD 21230  
Phone: (410) 727-4808 
 
 
16.Â Maryland Historical Society   
201 W Monument St  
Baltimore, MD 21201  
Phone: (410) 685-3750 
 
 
17. Washington Monument  
699 N Charles St  
Baltimore, MD 21201  
Phone: (410) 396-0929 
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The Baltimore Museum of Industry will tell you about area technologies 
that shaped the Industrial Revolution and how the city was one of the 
busiest ports in America. Other highlights include the worldâ€™s first 
disposable bottle cap and a typesetting machine.  
 
More diachronic items can be found at the Maryland Historical Society, a 
AAA GEM attraction that is the stateâ€™s oldest cultural foundation.  
 
The Washington Monument pays homage to the first U.S. president. The 
178-foot structure was designed by Robert Mills and was built in 1829. 
The building features a museum with information about George 
Washington as well as the construction of the monument.  
 
The historic heritage continues with The Star-Spangled Banner Flag 
House, which is the birthplace of Americaâ€™s flag and the home of 
seamstress Mary Young Pickersgill. The 30- by 42-foot flag containing 15 
stars and stripes inspired Francis Scott Key to write â€œThe Star-Spangled 
Banner.â€  
 
Be prepared to become awe-struck while viewing the Top of the World 
Observational Level in the worldâ€™s tallest, pentagonal building, located in 
the Inner Harbor district and showcasing an astonishing, 360-degree 
panoramic view of the Baltimore area. 
 
Events 
In addition to its many cultural and historic landmarks, this destination 
hosts a number of outstanding festivals and events that may coincide 
with your visit.  
 
The Maryland RV Show is geared toward the outdoor community and 
features motor homes, trailers, tent campers, recreational vehicle 
accessories and travel destination exhibits and campground displays at 
the state fairgrounds in Timonium every February.  
 
The Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage preserves and restores the 
stateâ€™s architecturally significant properties. April to mid-May each year 
the organization schedules home and garden tours to raise funds for 
each participating countyâ€™s designated projects.  
 
If youâ€™re a horse-lover, giddy up in May to the Pimlico Race Course for 
the Preakness Celebrationâ€”a series of events celebrating the annual 
Running of the Preakness Stakes, the middle leg of racingâ€™s Triple 
Crown. Festivities include a hot air balloon race, parade, 5K run, concerts 
and childrenâ€™s activities.  
 
Baltimore celebrates its ethnic heritage in the Inner Harbor district with 
the Showcase of Nations festival. The summer-long event features 
unique crafts, cuisine from around the world, traditional dancing, live 
music and ceremonies. Highlights include the St. Nicholas Greek Folk 
Festival and LatinoFest in June, Powwow and Native American Festival 
at the state fairgrounds in July and Our Holy Trinity Russian Festival in 
October. 
 
In late August, crowds head to the Maryland State Fair in nearby 
Timonium. The annual carnival for more than 120 years includes rides, 
games, exhibits, livestock, competitions, baked goods, farm products, 
entertainment, food and awards.  
 
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts hosts the Baltimore Book 
Festival in Mount Vernon Square near the Washington Monument in 
September and features more than 200 local and self-published authors, 
book signings, vendors, exhibits, seminars and speakers.  
 
More than 700,000 attendees participate in the Fells Point Fun Festival 
every October. The event started some 40 years ago to prevent a 
highway construction project from occurring in the area. The highlights 
include arts and crafts, international vendors, a flea market, 
entertainment and food. 
 
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Things to Do 
 
Shopping 
In the heart of Baltimoreâ€™s revitalized financial and office district, 
Harborplace and The Gallery, at the corner of Light and Pratt streets 
overlooking the Inner Harbor, features national retailers and a variety of 
cafes and restaurants divided among three buildings: two glass-enclosed 
pavilions and, connected via an overhead skywalk, the Gallery, which 
offers three floors of shopping. A fourth floor consists of restaurants and 
shops. 
A visit to one of the cityâ€™s indoor food markets can be a fascinating 
experience. These markets are well-preserved monuments of an older 
Baltimore and contain aisle after aisle of stalls in which vendors offer 
wares ranging from meats and produce to fresh seafood from the bay. 
Baked goods also are available. Some of these markets have served 
their neighborhoods since the cityâ€™s earliest days. 
Two of the cityâ€™s markets are located in areas often visited by tourists: 
Broadway Market, at Broadway and Fleet sts., and Cross Street Market, 
on Cross St. between Light and S. Charles sts. Broadway Market was 
founded in the late 18th century, and Cross Street Market began in the 
mid-19th century. Both are open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. 
until early evening. The other markets, which are Lexington, Hollins, 
Avenue and Northeast, are in less upscale areas than the Broadway and 
Cross Street markets and draw mostly local residents. Lexington Market, 
at 400 W. Lexington St. in the Westside neighborhood, covers Lexington, 
Eutaw, Paca, Saratoga and Green sts. and is the largest city-operated 
market since 1782. It is open Monday through Saturday 8:30-6. The 
Arcade, a contemporary addition, offers everything from fresh produce to 
local seafood as well as two restaurants and a central stage area for 
entertainment and community use. Phone (410) 685-6169. Hollins Market 
is on Hollins St. between Arlington Ave. and Carrollton St., Avenue 
Market is at Pennsylvania and Laurens sts., and Northeast Market is at 
Monument and Chester sts. These began in the mid-19th century. The 
markets are open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. until early 
evening; Hollins Market is not open on Monday. Note: It is advisable to 
visit the markets, particularly Lexington, Hollins, Avenue and Northeast, 
only during daylight hours; to leave wallets and handbags in a safe place; 
and to travel with a partner. A renovation and revitalization of downtown 
Baltimoreâ€™s Westside neighborhood is currently underway. 
Small shops abound in Baltimore. Galleries and restaurants now occupy 
the elegant houses that long distinguished Charles Street. 
Those in search of the unusual may want to visit Antique Row in the 700 
and 800 blocks of Howard Street. Both blocks have rows of shops and 
galleries specializing in antiques, art and unusual gifts and collectibles. 
Mount Washington Village, on Kelly and Sulgrave avenues, 
encompasses specialty shops and boutiques within a village setting. 
Cross Keys Village is a complex of shops and restaurants surrounding a 
parklike square on Falls Road between Northern Parkway and Cold 
Spring Lane. The Rotunda, north of downtown at 711 W. 40th St. near 
Johns Hopkins University, caters to college students and others with its 
21 specialty shops. 
For something different, the Historic Savage Mill in nearby Savage is an 
1820s textile mill turned specialty marketplace where shoppers can find 
some 50 shops, eateries and art galleries in restored buildings. 
Several regional malls are within the metropolitan area. One of the 
largest, White Marsh Mall, just north of the city off I-95 at exit 67, has a 
number of major stores, including Boscovâ€™s, JCPenney, Macyâ€™s and 
Sears. 
Bargain hunters can find plenty of shopping territory at Arundel Mills, 10 
miles south of Baltimore off I-95 exit 43 in Hanover via SR 100 E. 
Other large malls include Eastpoint, I-695 exit 38W; Marley Station, via I-
97 exit 14 and SR 100 exit 16 to 7900 Ritchie Hwy. (SR 2) in Glen 
Burnie; Owings Mills, I-795 and Owings Mills Boulevard; Security Square, 
I-695 exit 17 to 6901 Security Blvd.; Towson Town Center, 825 Dulaney 
Valley Rd. in Towson; and Westview, I-695 exit 15B. 
 
 
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Sports and Recreation 
Baseball attracts faithful fans in Baltimore; the Baltimore Orioles regularly 
draw big crowds to Oriole Park at Camden Yards; phone (410) 685-9800. 
Named for Edgar Allan Poeâ€™s â€œThe Raven,â€ National Football League 
Super Bowl XXXV champions Baltimore Ravens compete for gridiron 
glory at M&T Bank Stadium; phone (410) 261-7283. 
The Baltimore Blast, (410) 732-5278, play indoor soccer at 1st Mariner 
Arena. Some of the nationâ€™s top lacrosse players make up Baltimoreâ€™s 
many NCAA teams, including the Johns Hopkinsâ€™ Blue Jays, who 
compete at Homewood Field, Charles Street and University Parkway; 
phone (410) 235-6882. 
Horse racing is popular, and Pimlico Race Course has meets in spring 
and summer; phone (410) 542-9400. The second race of the Triple 
Crown, The Preakness Stakes, is held at Pimlico the third weekend in 
May. The racetracks at Laurel and Timonium are an easy drive from the 
city. 
Note: Policies concerning admittance of children to pari-mutuel betting 
facilities vary. Phone for information. 
Golf can be played at Carroll Park, 2100 Washington Blvd., phone (410) 
685-8344; Clifton Park, 2701 St. Lo Dr., phone (410) 243-3500; Forest 
Park Golf Course, 2900 Hillsdale Ave., phone (410) 448-4653; Mount 
Pleasant Golf Course, 6001 Hillen Rd., phone (410) 254-5100; and Pine 
Ridge Golf Course, 2101 Dulaney Valley Rd. in Lutherville, phone (410) 
252-1408. 
Tennis players can find public courts at Clifton, Druid Hill and Patterson 
parks. In the winter ice-skating takes place at Patterson Park; phone 
Baltimore Recreation Department (410) 396-7900. 
Boating is enjoyed at the Inner Harbor, Pratt and Light streets, and fishing 
is permitted at Loch Raven Reservoir, the cityâ€™s principal water source. 
Hiking opportunities are bountiful in both the city and its environs. The 
Baltimore and Annapolis (B&A) Trail follows the old Baltimore and 
Annapolis railroad running from Glen Burnie to Annapolis; the Gwynns 
Falls Trail, part of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network and East 
Coast Greenway trails, winds through a park of lush greenery. 
Biking enthusiasts have their choice of bicycle trails in Clifton, Herring 
Run and Patterson parks. 
Performing Arts 
The pleasures of good music can be found in the concerts, ballets and 
other musical programs presented by the Baltimore Symphony 
Orchestra. The orchestra performs throughout the season at Joseph 
Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St.; phone (410) 783-8100. 
The home of the Baltimore Opera Company is Lyric Opera House, a 
replica of Germanyâ€™s Leipzig Music Hall, 140 W. Mount Royal Ave.; 
phone (410) 727-6000. 
Throughout the summer and early fall, Pier 6 Concert Pavilion in the 
Inner Harbor presents R&B, rock and country acts featuring numerous 
individual artists; phone (410) 783-4189. 
Hopkins Plaza offers free concerts once a month May through 
September. Concertsâ€”some of which are freeâ€”are regularly scheduled 
at the acoustically superb Concert Hall of the Peabody Institute of Music, 
21 E. Mount Vernon Pl.; phone (410) 659-8100. Cultural and sporting 
events take place at 1st Mariner Arena; phone (410) 347-2020. 
Baltimoreâ€™s major regional theater is Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert St., 
which produces a variety of contemporary and classic plays; phone (410) 
332-0033 or TTY (410) 332-4240. Drama devotees can enjoy touring 
Broadway shows as well as the classics at the Hippodrome Theatre at 
the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, 12 N. Eutaw St.; phone (410) 
837-7400 for schedule information. Other dramatic offerings are staged at 
the theaters of the Arena Players, 801 McCulloch St., (410) 728-6500, 
and the Vagabond Players, 806 S. Broadway, (410) 563-9135. 
The Theater Project, 45 W. Preston St., is the cityâ€™s center for avant-
garde productions; phone (410) 752-8558. The Cockpit in Court Summer 
Theatre of Essex Campus of the Community College of Baltimore County 
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presents musicals, dramas and comedies throughout the summer; phone 
(410) 780-6369. 
Several dinner theaters are in and around the city. Tobyâ€™s Dinner Theater 
is in the Best Western Hotel & Conference Center at 5625 Oâ€™Donnell St.; 
phone (410) 995-1969 or (800) 888-6297. A second location is in 
Columbia at 5900 Symphony Woods Rd.; phone (410) 730-8311 or (800) 
888-6297. 
For schedules of current theatrical and musical offerings check the local 
newspapers.  
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