As any local will tell you, the nickname “Charm City” is not hype but a way of life. Baltimore’s big small-town feel, patchwork of neighborhoods, wonderful architecture, and eccentric vibe has an appeal all its own. And with the city that’s almost 300 years old, there’s a lot to explore.
Close By
UB is Baltimore’s most central and accessible college campus, close to major highways and every kind of public transportation, so getting around town is simple. Or you can just walk across the street to the city’s Penn Station and hop a train for a quick trip to Washington or Philadelphia.
Attractions
Tourists automatically head for the Inner Harbor’s National Aquarium, upscale stores and eateries, but what about you? Nearly every Baltimore neighborhood has its unique and quirky attractions. Spend an afternoon wandering around the 18th century cobblestoned streets of Fells Point, checking out the trendy boutiques. Chow down on a crab cake at one of city’s historical open-air markets. Or catch a popular local band or new play in the Station North Arts District.
Arts
Speaking of arts, Baltimore has more than its share, from the formal Baltimore Museum of Art uptown to the outsider American Visionary Art Museum in the Inner Harbor. Just within close walking distance of UB, you’ll find the Walters Art Museum, Lyric Opera House, Meyerhoff Concert Hall, and Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center.
Sports
From UB’s nearby light-rail stop, it’s literally a 10-minute ride south to Baltimore’s two professional sports stadiums. Catch a Baltimore Orioles baseball night game in the spring, or enjoy a fall afternoon of football with the Baltimore Ravens.