Baltimore is Certainly an Exciting Place

By:Douglas Scott

Baltimore Maryland is situated along the shores of the vast Chesapeake Bay nearly 200 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean. It is located approximately 35 miles northeast of Washington DC and 75 miles southwest of Philadelphia Pennsylvania.

It is one of the great eastern coast seaports of the United States with extensive facilities for container shipment and for the transport of automobiles. It is an older city with plenty of character and many historically significant attractions.

With something around every corner to either see or do, Baltimore is certainly an exciting place to visit. While here you may want to explore a few of our famous Baltimore Museums such as the Baltimore Aquarium, the Maryland Science Centre, The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum, or The Reginald F Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History.

Shopping centres are in a clustered. The Towson Town Centre Mall and the White Marsh Mall are located in the northern suburbs and the huge Arundel Mills Mall with nearly 200 factory outlets is just south of the city in Hanover Maryland. There are also some upscale malls and boutiques near the Inner Harbour area in downtown including Harborplace and the Gallery at Harborplace.

Baltimore also has a very rich, cultural history and by touring a historic site like Fort McHenry home of the National Anthem you will gain a new perspective of Baltimore.

Baltimore Inner Harbour is home to a many tasty restaurants, taverns and bars. Sports fans will want to stop at Camden Yards to watch the Baltimore Orioles play ball or catch a Baltimore Ravens football game a short distance away, where its easy to get in on the action, spirit and fun.

Baltimore has a humid subtropical climate, according to the classification, with moderating influence from its relative proximity to the ocean. It gets relatively hot, humid summers and cool, moist winters.

A range of Baltimore Inner Harbour hotels offer accommodations to suit any budget. Some are historic landmarks, many are newly renovated. Full services with pool, sauna, exercise rooms, lounges and restaurants, banquet facilities, and professional meeting planning services are available.

All of the Baltimore Inner Harbour hotels offer the convenience of being located within walking distance of major tourist attractions and facilities like Baltimore Convention Centre and the Mariner Arena, Oriole Park at Camden Yards and the National Aquarium. Find luxury suites and a private courtyard at the Biltmore Suites Hotel, while Brookshire Suites is a themed boutique style hotel offering family and romance packages.

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Douglas Scott works for The Rental Car Hire Specialist. and is a free lance writer for The Baltimore Rental Site

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