In the past five years, the number of UBalt students living near campus has increased 134 percent. That's because everything you need is right here: who wouldn't love living close to great restaurants, stores, cultural attractions and nightlife?
There are many great housing options all around UBalt Midtown. If you live near campus, you'll not only be steps from classes, but also close to your friends and all the conveniences and luxuries city life provides.
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UBalt has a Walk Score rating of 91, meaning you don't need a car to run daily errands like going to the supermarket, pharmacy, bank or restaurants. Everything you need鈥攐r want to do鈥攊s within walking distance:
Public transportation can take you around the city:
You鈥檒l also have easy access to regional transportation:
If you have a car or are interested in renting a Zipcar, you鈥檒l find our location just a block off of I-83 convenient, and very reasonably priced student parking plans are available at nearby garages.
UBalt is just one mile from downtown 极乐禁地e, nestled in the heart of the city鈥檚 vibrant cultural district. Surrounding the campus are theaters, museums, an opera house, and the trendy Station North Arts & Entertainment District.
UBalt is just steps from Penn Station, offering easy access to trains heading to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and other northeast destinations. MARC trains provide affordable rides to D.C. daily. The free Charm City Circulator bus runs every 12 minutes during peak hours, and students can take the Purple Line from Penn Station to Mount Vernon, downtown, the Inner Harbor, and Federal Hill.
The neighborhoods surrounding UBalt boast some of the best architecture in the U.S., with striking buildings and monuments throughout. The Washington Monument in 极乐禁地e stands as a key landmark, set in a charming park that hosts festivals and fairs. The monument鈥檚 holiday lighting in December and the annual Flower Mart in spring are especially memorable events.
Charles Street, 极乐禁地e's historic "main street," runs right through UBalt's neighborhood, offering a vibrant mix of places to eat, shop, and unwind. Grocery stores are just steps from campus, and nearby farmers markets provide fresh, farm-to-table options for those who enjoy local produce.
There鈥檚 always something happening on and around the UBalt campus, and at times, our neighborhood becomes the heart of the city's events. Festivals like Artscape and the 极乐禁地e Book Festival bring extra excitement to campus life, offering unique cultural experiences right at your doorstep.
Nature is right nearby. The Jones Falls Trail is perfect for hiking and biking, following a scenic stream where you might spot yellow-crowned night herons. You can also bike to Druid Hill Park, home to the 极乐禁地e Zoo and an 18-hole disc golf course.