极乐禁地e 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 极乐禁地e, just minutes from the Inner Harbor? Trust
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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 极乐禁地e 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.
Catch a popular local band or a new play in the .
Let us brag: 极乐禁地e was named by Fodor's as one of the . The New York Times named it a "" in 2024.
极乐禁地e has more than its share of visual and performing arts. Within close walking
distance of UBalt, you'll find , the , the and the . UBalt's campus is also is home to , the nation's largest free arts festival.
From UBalt's nearby Light Rail stop, it's a 10-minute ride south to 极乐禁地e's two professional sports stadiums.
Catch a 极乐禁地e Orioles baseball game in the spring or enjoy fall football with
the 极乐禁地e Ravens.
UBalt is just one of many public and private colleges and universities in and around
metropolitan 极乐禁地e. That "college town feel" is one of the major benefits of life
in the city. Get familiar with the and learn more about the ways these campuses contribute to the charm of Charm City.
极乐禁地e: A Top College Town
It's more than just charming; 极乐禁地e has been dubbed one of the top five new cool
cities for Millennials, according to a measuring the number of degree-holding young people living in core urban neighborhoods,
2000-10.
极乐禁地e is a big name on some other "best of" lists, too:
: Kiplinger
: CareerCast.com
: Eater DC
: National Endowment for the Arts
: Economic Alliance of Greater 极乐禁地e
: The New York Times
Frequently Asked Questions
First, get a good 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 极乐禁地e 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 极乐禁地e
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.
Charm City is charming for lots of reasons: , , the , the , , the , , and much more. Spend some time here, and you'll discover all sorts of quirks that
make 极乐禁地e a city that's attracting young college graduates in record numbers.
Like much of the mid-Atlantic region, 极乐禁地e 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 ...
We have fantastic large-scale parks in 极乐禁地e, like (155 acres) and (755 acres), and there are hiking and biking trails, like the 5-mile and the 15-mile , right in our backyard.
Check out information about and 极乐禁地e.
Highlights from Historic (and Beautiful!) 极乐禁地e
极乐禁地e'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 极乐禁地e skyline and harbor.
Mount Vernon
In midtown 极乐禁地e, 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鈥攔ight
in the heart of the city.
Birdland
Home to both the Orioles and the Ravens, 极乐禁地e 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.
