Insiders' Guide to Baltimore, 5th (Insiders' Guide Series) [Paperback]

Mary K. Tilghman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2008 | Series: Insiders' Guide Series

This quintessential guide will take you through Baltimore with the expertise of local insiders. From information about moving to the area to great recreational activites and day trips, this guide has everything you're looking for when travelling in the area.

 

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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 its exceptional art galleries, museums, and early American landmarks to its world-renowned universities and high-tech industry, Baltimore is a city that treasures the past while embracing the future. This authoritative guide shows you how to explore the magnificent Inner Harbor as well as how to find rich cultural opportunities and exciting sporting events in this eclectic waterfront metropolis.

 

•  Countless details on how to live and thrive in the area—from the best family  

    activities to the lowdown on real estate

•  The inside scoop on popular attractions, such as the Maryland Science Center

   and IMAX Theater, Cylburn Arboretum, and the Sports Legends Museum at

   Camden Yards 

•  Comprehensive listings of restaurants, lodging, and outdoor recreation

    opportunities

•  Sections dedicated to nightlife and shopping.

Whether you’re planning a vacation, already living in the area, or looking to relocate, Insiders’ Guide® to Baltimore gives 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: 392 pages
• Publisher: Insiders' Guide; 5th edition (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762745533
• ISBN-13: 978-0762745531
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,082,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #54 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Maryland

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Going to Baltimore? Take a look at this!, August 3, 2008

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Steven A. Peterson (Hershey, PA (Born in Kewanee, IL)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Insiders' Guide to Baltimore, 5th (Insiders' Guide Series) (Paperback)

I'm doing a series of long weekends this summer rather than one long vacation. I kind of like this variation on summer vacationing! This past weekend? Baltimore. To prepare, I bought this book, and it proved to be a nice investment.

I have the good fortune to live in central Pennsylvania (in Hershey), and lots of cool places are within driving range--from New York City to Virginia on the coast, and to many places inland.

This volume is recent enough so that it outlines restaurants that are still in operation, the usual sites to see, and so on.

The book opens with some general background, including a brief history of the area.

Then, the usual components--where to stay (including a nice section on beds and breakfasts), where to eat, nightlife, shopping, antiques, events, the arts, and so on.

For instance, where to dine. The area is broken down by geography and then some suggested venues noted for each. I was at the Inner Harbor, so "Downtown" is what I focused on. The selection was very helpful. Indeed, there are more good places than I could possible try out! So, on our next visit to Baltimore, I have outlined a set of neat places to dine, necessitating selecting a hotel in a somewhat different area of the city.

In the end, this is a useful volume if you are interested in some time in Baltimore.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Guide To The Baltimore Area, Even If Columbia Is Missing, July 3, 2008

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This review is from: Insiders' Guide to Baltimore, 5th (Insiders' Guide Series) (Paperback)

THE INSIDERS' GUIDE TO BALTIMORE, 5TH EDITION is a great guide to the Baltimore area, including the suburbs. However, the area known as Columbia is, unfortunately, missing from the book, as are several radio stations, including classic rock giant WZBA, which should have been mentioned in the Radio section. However, this is a book that's a great companion to the upcoming INSIDERS' GUIDE TO WASHINGTON,D.C., 8TH EDITION.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best guide book I've found, February 12, 2011

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This review is from: Insiders' Guide to Baltimore, 5th (Insiders' Guide Series) (Paperback)

I just moved to Baltimore and so I reviewed most of the guidebooks in preparation. This one is the best. I didn't get the most recent edition because that one got really poor reviews on Amazon - I got the edition before that. And it didn't disappoint. It covers the city and surrounding burbs in detail. Obviously written by someone from the area. Highly recommended.