Only in Baltimore - Culture of Charm City
These events, attractions and traditions put the charm in Charm City. These are all uniquely Baltimore from painted screens to Hampden's kitsch.
Preakness Tradition and Trivia
The tradition and trivial of Preakness Stakes, the middle jewel of the Triple Crown
The tradition and trivial of Preakness Stakes, the middle jewel of the Triple Crown
Baltimore Painted Screens
Baltimore Painted Screens - Screen Painting in Baltimore - Folk Art
Baltimore Painted Screens - Screen Painting in Baltimore - Folk Art
How to Pick Crabs
If you're unfamiliar with the Baltimore crab-picking tradition, steamed crabs can be pretty intimidating. This guide will teach you how to pick a steamed crab like a pro.
If you're unfamiliar with the Baltimore crab-picking tradition, steamed crabs can be pretty intimidating. This guide will teach you how to pick a steamed crab like a pro.
Kinetic Sculpture Race in Photos
A wacky display of art on wheels and in water, the Kinetic Sculpture Race, an annual event in Baltimore, makes its way from the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) through the Inner Harbor. It makes a stop at the Canton waterfront for a dip in the bay then up to Patterson Park and back through downtown ending at AVAM.
A wacky display of art on wheels and in water, the Kinetic Sculpture Race, an annual event in Baltimore, makes its way from the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) through the Inner Harbor. It makes a stop at the Canton waterfront for a dip in the bay then up to Patterson Park and back through downtown ending at AVAM.
Fort McHenry Guard
On Baltimore's Defender's Day and on summer weekends, Fort McHenry's band of history re-enactors brings to life the history of the battle that inspired the Star-Spangled Banner.
On Baltimore's Defender's Day and on summer weekends, Fort McHenry's band of history re-enactors brings to life the history of the battle that inspired the Star-Spangled Banner.
Preakness Photo Gallery
These photos from the 2006 Preakness Stakes in Baltimore's Pimlico Race Course show the many events leading up to the race, including the Preakness Parade, crab derby, balloon festival and fireworks.
These photos from the 2006 Preakness Stakes in Baltimore's Pimlico Race Course show the many events leading up to the race, including the Preakness Parade, crab derby, balloon festival and fireworks.
American Visionary Art Museum
American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) is a unique Baltimore attraction. The museum is dedicated to the work of self-taught artists.
American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) is a unique Baltimore attraction. The museum is dedicated to the work of self-taught artists.
Baltimore's Great Halloween Lantern Parade
Sponsored by Creative Alliance and Friends of Patterson Park, Baltimore's Great Halloween Lantern Parade in Patterson Park is a truly unique event. Thousands of costumed folks carrying homemade lanterns illuminate the way from the east side of the park to the top of Pagoda Hill. Then everyone settles on the grass for a bizarre shadow puppet show.
Sponsored by Creative Alliance and Friends of Patterson Park, Baltimore's Great Halloween Lantern Parade in Patterson Park is a truly unique event. Thousands of costumed folks carrying homemade lanterns illuminate the way from the east side of the park to the top of Pagoda Hill. Then everyone settles on the grass for a bizarre shadow puppet show.
Baltimore Lore: Edgar Allan Poe
From a well-established Baltimore family, horror genre creator Edgar Allan Poe lived and died here. A mysterious visitor drinks a toast to Poe at his graveside every year.
From a well-established Baltimore family, horror genre creator Edgar Allan Poe lived and died here. A mysterious visitor drinks a toast to Poe at his graveside every year.
Hampden Christmas Lights
One block in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood puts on a Christmas light display that is surely visible from space. Neighbors in this block of rowhouses with steeply sloped yards string Christmas lights from one end of 34th Street to another. Inflatable snowglobes, musical trains and blinking angels adorn the homes. A few even allow visitors to peek inside too.
One block in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood puts on a Christmas light display that is surely visible from space. Neighbors in this block of rowhouses with steeply sloped yards string Christmas lights from one end of 34th Street to another. Inflatable snowglobes, musical trains and blinking angels adorn the homes. A few even allow visitors to peek inside too.
The Baltimore Hon's Lexicon
Can't figure out what people are saying? Check here for a translation.
Can't figure out what people are saying? Check here for a translation.