Car Hire Baltimore - Mini guide to Baltimore

Situated just below the Mason-Dixon line, Baltimore is, strictly speaking, a Southern town. Yet its industrial base and urban energy cast it more in the mould of America's northern cities. Baltimore’s tradition of cultural diversity is what makes it such a fascinating city. It is said, “walk six or eight blocks in any direction you can find yourself in an entirely different city”.

Any tour of Baltimore should start with the Inner Harbor, the key draw of the city's approximately $625 million-a-year tourist industry. The many attractions include Maryland Science Center, the National Aquarium, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Harborplace, the U.S.S. Constellation, the Pier Six Concert Pavilion, and the Power Plant, which houses several night-spots.

Downtown, just above the Inner Harbor, is the central business district. It has some great restaurants as well as a large number of art galleries such as the C. Grimaldis Gallery that line Charles Street, all offering a relaxing afternoon diversion.

At the north end of Charles Street you’ll find Mount Vernon, one of the city's loveliest neighbourhoods. Its most distinctive feature is a 178-foot tall monument to George Washington which is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday and offers a great view of the city.