Baltimore

Welcome to Baltimore

This iconic city blends historic charm with a modern, urban edge.

A vibrant and culturally rich city, Baltimore offers a mix of waterfront living, historic rowhomes, and urban lofts. Known as “Charm City,” Baltimore boasts more than 250 neighborhoods—each with a unique personality. With a population of just under 600,000, it's one of the most dynamic and diverse cities on the East Coast.

Baltimore offers a tight-knit feel despite its size, with neighborhood block parties, festivals, and community markets happening year-round. From cobblestone streets in Fells Point to the buzz of the Inner Harbor, Baltimore is always alive with activity.

What to Love

• Waterfront living
  
  

• Historic neighborhoods
  
  

• Vibrant food and arts scene
  
  

• Festivals and local events

People & Lifestyle

Baltimore is home to a diverse mix of professionals, artists, students, and families.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

There’s no shortage of things to do in Baltimore. The Inner Harbor features iconic attractions like the National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, and Harborplace shops. Food lovers flock to Lexington Market and neighborhood hotspots like Thames Street Oyster House in Fells Point, Clavel in Remington, and The Food Market in Hampden.

Artscape (America’s largest free arts festival) draws huge crowds annually, while the Baltimore Museum of Art and The Walters Art Museum offer world-class exhibitions year-round.

Things to Do

Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Patterson Park, a 137-acre urban green space with sports courts, trails, and a historic pagoda. Druid Hill Park offers a golf course, lake, and the Maryland Zoo. In the summer, residents relax at Canton Waterfront Park, take water taxis, or attend waterfront concerts.

Neighborhood festivals like HonFest, Light City, and Artscape are beloved by locals and offer a deep dive into Baltimore’s quirky, creative spirit.

Schools

Baltimore features a variety of public and private school options, including magnet and charter schools. Notable institutions include:

• Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, 9–12
  
  

• Baltimore School for the Arts, 9–12
  
  

• Roland Park Elementary/Middle School, K–8
  
  

• The Bryn Mawr School, PK–12 (private)
  
  

• Gilman School, PK–12 (private)