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Baltimore
Private jet charter and flights to Baltimore, Maryland
In recent years, Baltimore has shrugged off its gritty image to become one of the USA’s most vibrant and culturally-rich cities. Blending its historic working-class roots with modern museums, trendy art galleries and a sophisticated culinary scene, Charm City is now a trendy East Coast destination bursting with character. Experience it all: request a private jet charter quote from Air Charter Service.
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The Inner Harbour is Baltimore’s cultural heart – head here for some of the city’s best attractions including the National Aquarium, American Visionary Art Museum, Maryland Science Centre and Ripley’s Believe It or Not. Visitors can explore either on foot or by water taxi, a quirky way to navigate the sights. Beyond the harbour visit Fort McHenry, whose role in the 1812 Battle of Baltimore inspired the USA’s Star-Spangled Banner national anthem, and the former house of famous American writer Edgar Allan Poe, which is now a fascinating museum.
Immerse yourself in local culture, cheering on the city’s beloved Baltimore Orioles during a baseball clash at Camden Yards and catching an award-winning Broadway show at the historic Hippodrome Theatre. As night falls, sip local beer in one of Fell’s Point’s hip gastropubs. Many of the buildings in this historic district are over 240 years old and visitors can take a thrilling ghost-walking tour through its spookiest bars and pubs.
Shopping in Baltimore ranges from unique local boutiques to sprawling malls. Inner Harbour is home to retail centres Harborplace and The Gallery, while in the up-and-coming Harbour East you’ll find higher-end shops including Anthropologie and Brooks Brothers. Federal Hill, Fell’s Point, Hampden and Cross Keys are the best spots for trendy independent boutiques and Antique Row is a hub for vintage treasures. For edible treats, head to the renowned Lexington Market or peruse high-quality local produce at one of the many seasonal farmers’ markets.
Seafood is Baltimore’s culinary mainstay, so don’t return home without trying some of the city’s famous crab-cakes – Chick & Ruth’s Delly serves arguably the best version of this signature dish. Make your way to Mount Vernon and Fell’s Point for authentic local cuisine, or head to Little Italy for acclaimed family-run restaurants such as Aldo’s, which serves gourmet southern-Italian cuisine in a classic setting. The city’s thriving foodie scene has spawned a plethora of gastro-pubs serving locally-sourced dishes – try Woodberry Kitchen or Cafe Hon for top-notch specialities.
Baltimore’s harbour is home to most of the city’s top luxury hotels. Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore is the real stand-out with its world-class restaurant and fourth-floor infinity pool, while other acclaimed options include the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore and Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor. Further afield you’ll find the boutique Ivy Hotel in historic Mount Vernon, housed in a 19th-century mansion where just 18 rooms and suites feature stylish four-poster beds and fireplaces.
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