Charm City certainly has its critics but there’s a lot to love about it, too. Here are 10 undeniable reasons why everyone should love Baltimore. From seafood to attractions, there’s no denying that the following things are swoon-worthy.

  1. The Seafood

Flickr / Pockafwye With the Chesapeake Bay right here, Baltimore has its pick of blue crab meat and oysters.

  1. The Harbor Views

Flickr / David Davies Whether you view the harbor up close or from up above, the sights are spectacular.

  1. The People

Flickr / Blink O’fanaye Baltimore is diverse with a multitude of races, cultures, and backgrounds. The city is one big melting pot, which keeps our festivals, ethnic cuisine, and friendships enriching.

  1. The History

Flickr / Artondra Hall History is infused into nearly every nook and cranny of the city. If you’re a lover of old architecture, then there’s plenty to see.

  1. The Events

Flickr / Ken Lund There’s always something going on in Baltimore. If you ever find yourself bored, you’re doing it wrong.

  1. The Street Art

Flickr / Cordelia Persen The colorful artwork all around puts the charm in Charm City.

  1. The Parks

Flickr / Erica Even city dwellers need a place to escape the hustle and bustle. Places like Patterson Park and Druid Hill Park are perfect for a relaxing and scenic stroll.

  1. The Holidays

Flickr / Beau Considine It’s impossible not to love the quirky light display at Hampden’s 34th Street.

  1. The Attractions

Flickr / Brian Wilson Sure, Baltimore’s major attractions are normally flooded with tourists, but that doesn’t make them any less spectacular. Beat the crowds by visiting on a weekday and thank us later.

  1. The Pride

Flickr / Wally Gobetz Baltimoreans are really into Baltimore. It’s hard not to follow their lead.

The list could go on. Why do YOU love Baltimore? Feel free to share below.

Flickr / Pockafwye

With the Chesapeake Bay right here, Baltimore has its pick of blue crab meat and oysters.

Flickr / David Davies

Whether you view the harbor up close or from up above, the sights are spectacular.

Flickr / Blink O’fanaye

Baltimore is diverse with a multitude of races, cultures, and backgrounds. The city is one big melting pot, which keeps our festivals, ethnic cuisine, and friendships enriching.

Flickr / Artondra Hall

History is infused into nearly every nook and cranny of the city. If you’re a lover of old architecture, then there’s plenty to see.

Flickr / Ken Lund

There’s always something going on in Baltimore. If you ever find yourself bored, you’re doing it wrong.

Flickr / Cordelia Persen

The colorful artwork all around puts the charm in Charm City.

Flickr / Erica

Even city dwellers need a place to escape the hustle and bustle. Places like Patterson Park and Druid Hill Park are perfect for a relaxing and scenic stroll.

Flickr / Beau Considine

It’s impossible not to love the quirky light display at Hampden’s 34th Street.

Flickr / Brian Wilson

Sure, Baltimore’s major attractions are normally flooded with tourists, but that doesn’t make them any less spectacular. Beat the crowds by visiting on a weekday and thank us later.

Flickr / Wally Gobetz

Baltimoreans are really into Baltimore. It’s hard not to follow their lead.

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