A Local’s Travel Guide to Baltimore, MD, Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore is Maryland’s largest city and it’s filled with history and fame. A lot of people confuse it for being the capital of Maryland, which it isn’t, but it’s nonetheless a great place to spend a day or two for travellers and an awesome day trip from DC. Every building is so beautifully crafted and the entire city sits on its original streets, making it feel as it must have been a century or two ago. Add in delicious food and a passion for the sports teams and it’s a very cultured place. I love this place so much that I’ve already bought a home here.

The city dates back to the colonial era. Named after Lord Baltimore, Baltimore was founded as a port city in 1659-1661; however, the town of Baltimore as we know it officially came into existence much later, in 1729.

The city’s history is laced with unique stories. One of Baltimore’s highlighted achievements came during the War of 1812, when Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner” here in Fort McHenry, which can still be visited today. Shortly after came another achievement – the establishment of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, the first west-bound railroad in the United States. The Baltimore Basilica of the Assumption, still standing, was the United States’ first cathedral. You’ve probably read about it if you’ve studied American architecture. The city has a history of firsts. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).