Baltimore isn't nicknamed Charm City for nothing. And while there are endless reasons
that it's a great place to go to school, here are what we think are the five most
important ones.
P.S. So why not come by and learn more about living and studying in the heart of Baltimore, just minutes from the Inner Harbor? Trust
us—we look even better in person.
We're close to major highways and to every kind of public transportation, so getting around town is simple. Or you can just walk across the street to Penn
Station and hop a train for a quick trip to Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia; New York;
or other major East Coast destinations.
Tourists routinely head for the Inner Harbor, the National Aquarium, downtown's upscale
stores and eateries, but what about you? Nearly every Baltimore neighborhood has its
own unique and quirky attractions.
Spend an afternoon wandering around the 18th-century cobblestone streets of Fell's
Point.
Sample a crab cake at one of the city's historic open-air markets.
From UBalt's nearby Light Rail stop, it's a 10-minute ride south to Baltimore's two professional sports stadiums.
Catch a Baltimore Orioles baseball game in the spring or enjoy fall football with
the Baltimore Ravens.
UBalt is just one of many public and private colleges and universities in and around
metropolitan Baltimore. That "college town feel" is one of the major benefits of life
in the city. Get familiar with the Baltimore Collegetown Network and learn more about the ways these campuses contribute to the charm of Charm City.
Baltimore: A Top College Town
It's more than just charming; Baltimore has been dubbed one of the top five new cool
cities for Millennials, according to a City Observatory poll measuring the number of degree-holding young people living in core urban neighborhoods,
2000-10.
Baltimore is a big name on some other "best of" lists, too:
First, get a good overview of the city's many attractions. It may also help to understand the city's geography:
We're on the water, the landscape is hilly but highly walkable, you don't need a car to get around, the city is relatively compact, etc. If there's
one thing you'll learn from longtime residents, it's that Baltimore is a city of neighborhoods.
The dozens of neighborhoods that make up the city, from Mount Washington to Homeland,
Federal Hill to Highlandtown, all have their own character, folkways, history and
perspective. The character of the city can change, block by block.
Absolutely; check out our recommendations and learn more about living in UBalt Midtown.
There's no better way to get a real feel for our campus in the heart of Baltimore
than by joining us for a campus tour or an open house or info session. If you're from out of town, there are plenty of accommodations within walking distance.
Like much of the mid-Atlantic region, Baltimore is lucky to experience all four seasons.
It's hot in the summer, cold in the winter and generally mild and beautiful during
spring and fall. Of course, the saying around here goes: If you don't like the weather,
wait five minutes ...
Highlights from Historic (and Beautiful!) Baltimore
Baltimore's Inner Harbor
The Inner Harbor is a great destination for shopping, fine dining, music and more.
Catch a water taxi and take in the sites on a cool, crisp evening, or join the many
runners, bikers and kayakers who make the harbor part of their daily exercise routine.
Fell's Point
Fell's Point is a historic part of the city, famous for its blend of nightlife and
family life and its many hip places for shopping, dining and socializing. It also
offers one-of-a-kind views of the Baltimore skyline and harbor.
Mount Vernon
In midtown Baltimore, just five minutes from the UBalt campus, is Mount Vernon, one
of the nation's most beloved urban oases. Plenty of UBalt students live in and around
this neighborhood, which features a healthy mix of housing, nightlife and career opportunities—right
in the heart of the city.
Birdland
Home to both the Orioles and the Ravens, Baltimore has one of the country's strongest
traditions in its love of sports. Historic Oriole Park at Camden Yards is consistently
voted a favorite among those who know their baseball parks. Not only do we have great
baseball and football, there's also professional indoor soccer, world-class college
lacrosse, and local basketball and football rivalries that draw thousands.
Lemon Sticks
Yes, we have our purely local food traditions: a snowball on a hot summer day, a bushel
of crabs and a keg of beer when it's time to feast ... and this: a lemon stick, which
consists of fresh lemon juice combined with a peppermint straw. Yum.
