Insiders' Guide to Baltimore, 4th (Insiders' Guide Series) [Paperback]

Elizabeth A. Evitts (Author), Nancy Jones-Bonbrest (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2004 | Series: Insiders' Guide Series

This in-depth guide to the "northernmost Southern city" includes the inside scoop on Baltimore's arts community, hundreds of antiques shops, hometown teams, recreation on the Chesapeake Bay, and how to eat crabs.

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From the Back Cover

For more than twenty years, the Insiders' Guide® series has remained the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information.
Each guide is written by locals and true insiders and offers a personal, practical perspective that readers everywhere have come to know and love.
From state-of-the-art sports stadiums and world-class museums to early American landmarks, Baltimore offers educational and cultural opportunities for all ages. Let this authoritative guide show you how to navigate the magnificent Inner Harbor, the historic roads and homes of Mount Vernon/Belvedere, and the rich culture of Little Italy.
Inside you'll find:
Countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to the lowdown on real estate and relocation information
The inside scoop on world-renowned attractions such as the National Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center, and the Washington Monument
Comprehensive listings of restaurants, lodging, and recreation opportunities
Sections dedicated to children, retirement, and much more
Whether you're planning a vacation, already living in the area, or looking to relocate, Insiders' Guide to Baltimore will show you everything you need to know.

About the Author

Elizabeth Evitts and Nancy Jones-Bonbrest are longtime Baltimore residents and freelance writers who contribute to local magazines and newspapers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Insiders' Guide; 4th edition (December 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076273499X
• ISBN-13: 978-0762734993
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,934,611 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Offers nothing of substance, May 1, 2007

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This review is from: Insiders' Guide to Baltimore, 4th (Insiders' Guide Series) (Paperback)

I believed that the Insiders' Guide to Baltimore was a travel guide when I bought it. Unfortunately, it is an odd hybrid of travel book, relocation guide, and general source of information about the Baltimore area. As is often the case with a book that tries to do too much, it doesn't excel at any of them.

All the basic information is here including entries places to stay, eat, and shop. Local attractions are also covered in addition to a chapter on day trips. One problem is that these entries tend to be shorter than you would find in most guides. I also would have appreciated more of a critique of the attractions. All the descriptions read like something out of a marketing brochure from the operators so it's very hard to know what is most worth your time. Similarly, I found no critical comments of any kind in the descriptions of restaurants and hotels when clearly some will be better than others.

The truth is that if you want a guidebook to Baltimore, you have very few choices. Still, I would probably recommend using the web to gather information on the few real tourist attractions (like the outstanding National Aquarium) and accommodations and save your money rather than purchase this book. If you want happy-talk that sounds like it came from the local Chamber of Commerce, you can always to the actual Chamber's web site and get it for free.

3 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book On The Baltimore Area, September 2, 2005

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THE INSIDERS' GUIDE TO BALTIMORE is a great book, even if some of the radio station info is outdated. It features detailed information on where the best neighborhoods and dining are, as well as mentioning several great shopping malls. The only other problem, besides outdated radio station listings, is a lack of discussion of the planned Baltimore suburb of Columbia, which is really a city of its own. Other than that, though, this book is essential.