|
Pediatric
Academic |
|
|
HOME SITE MAP |
|
Sponsoring
Organizations
|
Baltimore is an exciting city with charming neighborhoods, ethnic and cultural diversity, Chesapeake Bay cuisine and a wealth of history. Baltimore’s perfect blend of the old and new make the city’s urban renewal an American success story. Baltimore is enjoying a second renaissance with a new wave of development, which begins at the Inner Harbor. Several new attractions have opened and more are on the way. In addition, well-known attractions are expanding, offering new and exciting exhibits. Baltimore is a fantastic place to visit with its countless attractions and activities for all ages. Convenience is a characteristic you’ll find unique to Baltimore. It’s easy to get around as most of the hotels are within walking distance of the attractions, restaurants and neighborhoods. If you don’t want to walk, a water shuttle offers easy transportation to different waterfront communities and attractions around the city. With a wide array of diverse and interesting attractions, visitors won’t be at a loss for something to do. Climate Spring weather is typically 50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and cooler in the evenings. "April showers bring May flowers", umbrellas are recommended. Entertainment and Dining You will be delighted with street entertainers and live entertainment found at the Inner Harbor on the Waterfront. Alternatively, enjoy a performance by the internally acclaimed Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall or consider topping your evening off with a show at the Morris A. Mechanic Theatre, a major stop for national touring companies and pre-Broadway productions. Dining options include elegant gourmet cuisine, ethnic foods from around the world and plenty of fresh seafood from Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay. The city is known for its fabulous crabs, and dining at one of the many seafood restaurants or crab houses is a must for all who visit. If you are a pasta lover, make sure you save time for a visit to Little Italy. The Inner Harbor is loaded with culinary choices including many outdoor waterfront cafes. Baltimore has restaurants to satisfy nearly every craving and you are sure to experience a memorable meal! Join us in Baltimore! The outstanding program we have planned combined with the soothing waterfront setting of the Inner Harbor will combine for a great experience you won’t want to miss. Attractions The Inner Harbor area is the crown jewel of Baltimore with the newly expanded Baltimore Convention Center, which will serve as host for the 2001 PAS Annual Meeting. The Inner Harbor is a scenic and festive waterfront area with the PAS hotels and Convention Center within walking distance of dozens of shops, restaurants, outdoor cafes and attractions including the National Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center and Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles baseball team. In addition, charming historic neighborhoods surround the Inner Harbor including Little Italy and Fell’s Point, the oldest section of Baltimore with cobblestone streets, unique shops and restaurants. Other attractions include Port Discovery; the third-largest children’s museum in the nation with interactive exhibit space designated to help children discover their dreams and aspirations through investigative learning with fun exhibits. Baltimore’s vast array of cultural and artistic treasurers will delight even the most discerning art lover. Spend the day touring the Mount Vernon Cultural District. A neighborhood with parks, fountains, statues and a variety of unique art galleries located on Charles Street, just a few blocks from the harbor. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to take in some of the city’s world-class museums including Walters Art Gallery, The Hackerman House, the Contemporary Museum, The Peabody Conservatory, the oldest music conservatory in the U.S. and The Baltimore Museum of Art. A truly unique art museum found in Baltimore is the American Visionary Art Museum. This new national museum highlights exceptional original works of art created by intuitive, self-taught artists. For those of you who prefer to "shop til you drop", Baltimore has it all! If you love antiques, start your day along Baltimore’s Antique Row on Howard or at Federal Hill and just a few blocks away you’ll find the Antique Warehouse, Baltimore’s largest antique center. Catch a water taxi to Fell’s Point a favorite for those shopping for antiques or just unusual and fun gifts. The nations oldest maritime community, Fell’s Point offers cobblestone streets, quaint shops galleries and pubs. At the Inner Harbor visit Harborplace and The Gallery, which feature shops and restaurants right on the waterfront. Local Information About the Baltimore area and attractions contact: Baltimore
Area Convention & Visitors Association Baltimore
Area Visitor Center |
|||
|
|
Copyright:
All information contained in this Website is the property
of the Pediatric Academic Societies unless otherwise noted.
Duplication of any information contained herein for
reasons other than personal use requires the expressed
written permission of PAS.
For comments or concerns about the website, please contact webmaster@pas-meeting.org.
Last Updated: September 27, 2006