Seeing is believing: downtown Baltimore is packed with surprising, rewarding finds. It boasts a dynamic theater district, a burgeoning gallery scene and is the epicenter of the city's beloved sports teams. Plus, for hungry travelers it offers everything from historic markets to swank restaurants. As the birthplace of Babe Ruth and the final resting place of Edgar Allen Poe, the heart of Charm City definitely deserves a visit.
If you're looking for what's next in the Baltimore art scene, head here. Platform Arts Center makes art possible for creators and accessible to the public. The space is a particularly wonderful resource for new and emerging artists, as it offers 13 affordable studios, a gallery space and a woodshop. The goal is to provide these artists with an inroad into the local arts community and to introduce their work to the greater public.
