City of Baltimore

Baltimore is an independent city and the largest city in the state of Maryland in the United States. Baltimore is located in central Maryland on the western coast of the Chesapeake Bay and is approximately 40 miles (64 km) north of Washington D.C. This charming city in the on the East coast of USA, boasts a great economy with a sound infrastructure and a high-technology polish. Baltimore's population has been recorded as 640,961 in the year 2006 with the social and economic development of the state providing quality living for all its residents. Baltimore has a humid subtropical climate with relatively hot, humid summers and cool, moist winters. Temperature averages at 31.8° F in January and 77° F in summers.


Founded by Cæcilius Calvert, Lord Baltimore, the first Proprietary Governor of Maryland, after whom the city is named, Baltimore is a historic district with many monuments, statues and other remarkable structures adding character to this beautiful metropolis.


In this vibrant city on the water has the world-renowned Inner Harbor which is home to many tasty restaurants, unique shopping, famous museums, live entertainment and local pubs and taverns. Sports fans will want to stop at Camden Yards to watch the Baltimore Orioles play ball or catch a Baltimore Ravens football game a short distance away, where it's easy to get in on the action, spirit and fun of Baltimore! Other interest points include Babe Ruth Museum, Baltimore Civil War Museum, Baltimore Aquarium, The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum etc.