Charm City Life

By Laureen Miles Brunelli, About.com Guide to Baltimore

Got a question about Baltimore? Well, we've got an answer. Whether your moving to Baltimore, just visiting or you've been here all your life, find resources on life in Charm City.

1. For Families
2. For Newcomers
3. For Visitors
4. Photo Galleries and Tours
5. Government & Municipal Services

6. Schools & Learning
7. Shops & Services
8. Transportation
9. Health & Fitness
10. History & Culture

For Families

Parents need all the help they can get. So tune in here for web resources for Baltimore's children and families. There's everything from teen drivers to fun attractions as well as information on daycare centers, preschools and K-12 schools.

• Top Family Attractions
• Top Maryland Baby Names
• Summer Camp
• Find a Family Doctor

• Car Seat Laws
• Teen Drivers
• Back to School

For Newcomers

If planning to or just thinking about making Baltimore home, check out these links to info on moving to Baltimore.

• Moving to Baltimore
• City or Suburb?
• Find a Doctor
• Rent a Home

• Real Estate Resources
• Register to Vote
• Getting on the Road in Maryland
• How to Eat a Crab

For Visitors

Just passing through Baltimore? Check out these links to make your visit more fun and maybe a bit easier.

• Inner Harbor Guide
• Hotels
• Parking
• Taxis

• Art Museums
• Family Attractions
• African-American History Sites
• Heritage Walk Tour

Photo Galleries and Tours

Baltimore is a very photogenic city. And I'm not just talking about the waterfront. Sure, the Inner Harbor sparkles at night and Mount Vernon is perhaps one of the city's most photographed areas. But events like the Kinetic Sculpture Race and Preakness Week make great photographic spectacle. Click on the links to see more of Charm City.

• Painted Screens
• Hampden at Christmas
• Preakness
• Kinetic Sculpture Race
• Baltimore Ravens Photos

• Heritage Walk
• Baltimore Aquarium's Dolphin Show
• Druid Hill Conservatory
• Halloween Lantern Parade
• Baby Elephant at Zoo

Government & Municipal Services

Whether it's paying your taxes or getting a license, dealing with the Baltimore-area governments can be a hassle. Find out what you need to know to smooth your way through the bureaucracy.

• Property Taxes
• Voting in Maryland
• Income Taxes in Maryland
• Maryland Driving Laws
• Baltimore County Government and Services

• Getting a Marriage License
• Homestead Tax Credit
• Baltimore's 311 System
• Foreclosures in Maryland

Schools & Learning

The Baltimore area has more than a dozen institutions of higher learning plus hundreds of elementary and secondary school.

• Back to School: Grades K-12
• Register in a Baltimore City School
• Enroll in a Baltimore County School
• Baltimore County Magnet Schools

• Maryland High School Assessments
• Required Vaccinations in Maryland
• Maryland Historically Black Colleges and Universities
• Colleges in Maryland

Shops & Services

You can shop until you drop if you want. But maybe you should pace yourself. Click here first to figure out where to find what you're looking for.

• Baltimore Malls
• Harborplace & The Gallery
• Public Markets
• Lexington Market

• Florists
• Jewelry Stores
• Candy & Chocolate Shops
• Get Your Groceries Delivered

Transportation

How to get where you're going, whether you're a commuter, visitor or resident venturing into new territory. Learn about the Maryland vehicle registration, roads, airport and public transit system here.

• Getting on the Road in Maryland
• Commuting to DC
• Baltimore Area Taxi Companies
• Flexcar Car Sharing

Health & Fitness

How to stay in top physical condition in Baltimore. Find resources for healthy living, fitness and nutrition plus how to find a doctor.

• Baltimore Area Heath Clubs
• Find a Doctor in Baltimore
• Healthy Living Calendar
• Required Vaccinations in Maryland
• Substance Abuse Programs

History & Culture

Learn about Baltimore's quirky culture and important history.

• Edgar Allan Poe Lore
• Painted Screens