Things to Do

Events
Baltimore is host to numerous arts and music festivals, neighborhood block parties and cultural events, many of which are family-friendly and free to the public. Immerse yourself in art and music at Artscape, the country’s largest free arts festival. Watch custom-built works of art race over land and water in the Kinetic Sculpture Race, hosted by the American Visionary Art Museum. Celebrate all things books at the Baltimore Book Festival, and be dazzled by the awe-inspiring art installations of Light City.

Food
From fine dining to authentic neighborhood spots, when it comes to food and restaurants in Baltimore, there’s something on the menu for everyone. Spend your Sunday browsing the stalls of the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar or stop by one of the city’s historic public markets for a tasty lunch or a quick grocery run. Adventurous foodies can tour Baltimore’s dynamic culinary scene with a delicious discount during Restaurant Week.

Sports
Sports fans can catch an O’s game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards or see the Baltimore Ravens play at M&T Bank Stadium. Prefer to be on the field rather than in the stands? Join a social sports league or participate in the Baltimore Running Festival, which is held every fall.

Travel
Baltimore’s proximity to cities like Washington, Philadelphia and New York makes weekend getaways as easy as hopping on an Amtrak train, and the Southwest Airlines hub at the nearby BWI Airport offers low-cost flights throughout the United States.

Outdoor Activities
Baltimore is centrally located in Maryland, which means there are plenty of opportunities for fun day trips around the state. With a diverse landscape including mountains, marshlands and beaches, Maryland is truly “America in miniature.” You can take a hike through a  state park, go boating or fishing along the many waterways, or set up camp for a few nights and explore some of the 214,000-plus acres of designated state forest. Be sure to keep an eye out for Maryland wildlife!

Nightlife
Experience Baltimore at night: Try your hand at duckpin bowling, catch a late-night movie, or take an evening stroll through the galleries of The Baltimore Museum of Art or The Walters Art Museum. And whether your scene is live music, nightclubs or unique bars, you’re bound to discover a new favorite nightspot or two.