Getting Connected

Enjoy all of the assets of city living- great neighborhoods, world famous art collections, theaters, symphony orchestras, easy access to public transportation systems, superior health care, renowned university and educational resources, major league sports teams, historic parks, and a waterfront filled with recreational opportunities. 

With so much to see and do in Baltimore City, it can be overwhelming to decide!  The following guides can help you get started: 

• Baltimore Area Visitors & Convention Association
• Baltimore Fun Guide
• Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts
• Downtown Partnership of Baltimore

Arts & Culture

Baltimore City's vibrant art scene includes higher institutions and museums as well as many smaller alternative spaces, galleries and performance venues.  Click the link above to find out more and learn why Rolling Stone Magazine named Baltimore "Best Scene" in their April, 2008 Best of Rock issue. 

Baltimore Media

Click above for a comprehensive list of print, television, and radio media in Baltimore City. 

Bars & Restaurants

The link above will bring you to some great local food guides.

Education

• PreK-12: Baltimore City has many great schools- from Blue Ribbon public elementary schools, city-wide magnet schools for arts or technology, to a new wave of public charter schools and private schools.   
• Colleges and Universities:  With 17 colleges and universities within or near the city enrolling more than 120,000 students, Baltimore truly is a college town. 

Faith

Baltimore has numerous places of worship sprinkled throughout the city's more than 225 neighborhoods with many different religions and spiritual groups finding homes here.

Government and Property Taxes

Baltimore City is an independent jurisdiction in Maryland, governed by a Mayor and City Council.  Follow the link above to find out more.  Information about property tax and tax credits also included. 

Healthcare

Healthcare is one of the region's strengths.  Baltimore's nationally recognized healthcare institutions have strong reputations for quality care and cutting-edge research as well as excellent employment opportunities.  

Parks and Recreation

From the Baltimore Ravens and the beloved Orioles to international sailing races, marathons, lacrosse, and the Preakness Stakes, Baltimore is home to world-class sporting events.  The city also prides itself on "being green," and has thousands of acres of parkland, recreation centers and even four public golf courses! 

Transportation

There are many ways to get around Baltimore - walking, bicycling, buses, metro subway, light rail, the MARC train, and even water taxi!