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Bookmark these maps
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to help guide you during
your visit to Baltimore
into distinct and unique neighborhoods, each with their own personality and character. Famous residents of Baltimore include author
Edgar Allan Poe, musician James
Hubert " Eubie " Blake, singer Billie Holiday and, this year's keynote
speaker, Cal Ripken Jr.
So, join us in the " Charm City "
for our annual conference, a taste
of our nation's history and all that
this delightful city has to offer.

Fun Things to Do
Baltimore Ghost Tours
Looking for something a bit out of
the ordinary? The Baltimore Ghost
Tours have been sharing Maryland's haunted history since 2001.
Check online for a list of specific
tours offered.
Address: 731 South Broadway (on
the sidewalk outside Max's Sidebar),
Baltimore, MD 21231
Hours: Tours begin at 7:30 p.m. on
Thursday; on Friday, tours run at 7 p.m.,
7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.; on Saturday, tours
run at 3 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Website: baltimoreghosttours.com
Admission: Tickets range from $16 and
up. Pub walks are for those over 21 only.

Baltimore Water Taxi
What a fantastic way to see Baltimore - from the water! The Baltimore taxi has a variety of routes
along the harbor to take you to a
specific destination or for a tour of
the harbor.
Address: Docks from several locations.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.
to 10 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m.
to 10 p.m.
Website: https://baltimorewatertaxi.com
Admission: Vary by length and trip type;
see website for more information.

Historic Ships in Baltimore
Listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, these four ships
offer a unique snapshot of our
nation's history. They include the
USS Constellation (the Navy's last
all-sail warship), the USS Torsk
(WWII submarine), Taney (USGC
Cutter and last vessel to witness the
attack on Pearl Harbor) and the
Lightship 116 Chesapeake.
Address: 301 East Pratt St.,
Baltimore, MD 21202
Hours: See website for current hours.
Website: https://baltimore.org/listings/
historic-sites/historic-ships-baltimore
Admission: Adults $15, children $7,
seniors $13

Maryland Zoo
This zoo was created in 1876 and
is the third oldest zoo in the United States. While the zoo offers a
wide variety of animals to see, it is
best known for its award-winning
penguin exhibit and has the largest
African penguin-breeding colony
in North America.
Address: 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore, MD 21217
Hours: Daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Website: www.marylandzoo.org
Admission: Adults $21.99, children $17.99,
seniors $18.99

Maryland Science Center
From the tiniest of cells to the vast
realm of outer space - the Maryland Science Center has interactive
exhibits that engage visitors of every age.
Address: 601 Light St.,
Baltimore, MD 21230
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Website: www.mdsci.org

General city map https://baltimore.org/baltimore-map
Convention center map, including floor plans https://
baltimore.org/sites/default/files/bcc/html5/bcc2014.html
Baltimore park locations http://bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/
sites/default/files/Parks%20map.pdf

Admission: Adults $25.95, children
$19.95, seniors $24.95

National Aquarium
For those interested in life beneath
our ocean's surface, the National
Aquarium has exhibits, ranging
from the interactive living seashore and dolphin discovery to
shark alley and Australia's Wild
Extremes.
Address: 501 East Pratt St.,
Baltimore, MD 21202
Hours: Saturday through Thursday, 9
a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Website: www.aqua.org
Admission: Adults $39.95, children
$29.95, seniors $34.95

Ripley's Believe It or Not!
From the unusual to the odd, to
the downright weird - Ripley's
Believe It or Not! never ceases to
amaze visitors.
Address: 301 Light St.,
Baltimore, MD 21202
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.
to 9 p.m.; Friday through Saturday, 10 a.m.
to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Website: www.ripleys.com/baltimore
Admission: Main attraction: adults
$17.99, children $11.99

Top of the World Observation Level
For an amazing view overlooking
the city, check out the Top of the

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