Baltimore has been called "Charm City" or "America in Minitature." But it is more that that - much more. It has held to its history and maritime heritage, while plunging into the 21st century like a Baltimore clipper, bringing cannons to bear. Few American cities have preserved their pasts while being a flagship for urban renewal. But Baltimore has done it. The restoration of its downtown and Inner Harbor has given the city back its pride, and with a billion-dollar budget planned for the next few years, its future has been called Baltimore's Second Renaissance. So, go and experience the best of our past and our First Renaissance. Walk among the Tall Ships, feast on the world's best crab cakes, browse hundreds of boutiques, and soak up our 400-year history at our museums and the oldest pubs in America - all within a good stretch of the legs from the Inner Harbor.
