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Here Are 15 Reasons to Visit Baltimore, Including Oprah's Favorite Crab Cakes

This charming city is anything but full of rats.

In late July, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to attack the city of Baltimore, calling it a “disgusting, rat and rodent-infested mess.” His ill-informed comments were met with much criticism—particularly from the city's residents, who defended the many things Charm City has to offer.

Baltimore is a historical Maryland city , a bustling hub full of charming neighborhoods, creative citizens, a signature drink, and fresh seafood—including Oprah's favorite crab cakes. After all, it is the very place where she and Gayle became best friends as young journalists in the 1970s. So to prove the President wrong, we rounded up just a few of the many reasons you should visit the city of Baltimore ASAP.

Oprah's Favorite Crab Cakes

Oprah herself is a former Baltimore resident, having co-anchored the news on WJZ-TV in the 70's. So when we asked the O of O to share her favorite reason to visit Baltimore, she had an enthusiastic answer: Crab cakes, the city's signature seafood dish.

“Visit for the world’s best crab cakes. My favorite are from Pappas !" she told us. "Also go for great crabs at Costas Inn . Stedman love love loves them."

A neighborhood north of downtown Baltimore, the historical landmark district is not just home to the original Washington Monument, but a cultural center full of museums, the George Peabody Library, and a plethora of eclectic restaurants and bars.

Lexington Market

Established in 1782 and dubbed the "oldest market in America," Lexington Market is home to 66 different food vendors that represent the varied culinary tastes of Baltimore. It has American classics ranging from BBQ and Cajun to yes, seafood, all under on roof.

The Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum

Open to the public from Thursday through Sunday, this historical site is the former home of famed 1800s writer, Edgar Allan Poe. The museum features artifacts and stories from his life and poems and short stories written in the city. (Did you know the Baltimore Ravens football team was named after his poem "The Raven"?)

The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum

The museum is the first of its kind for African American historical figures, featuring more than 150 life-like statues and their stories.

Fells Point

The idyllic neighborhood of Fells Point is a waterfront with cobblestone streets and charming brick storefronts that have a variety of bars with live music, seafood restaurants, and boutiques.

Independent Shops and Boutiques

Pictured here is Letta Moore, owner of Knit, Soy & Metal , a hand-made candle business. She's also the creator of Homegrown Baltimore , a collective of woman-owned businesses that represent just a small offering of the city's growing entrepreneurial efforts.

The National Aquarium

Located at the city's Inner Harbor, the National Aquarium is a great place to spend the day with family, with dozens of exhibits and habitats that are home to over 20,000 animals. Last year, USA Today named it one of the top five aquariums in the country.

Passionate Sports Fans

Baltimore natives are incredibly dedicated to their local sports teams. So even if you're not a fan, the experience alone is worth taking time to catch an Orioles game at the impressive Camden Yards or the watching the Baltimore Ravens play amongst a sea of purple at M&T Bank Stadium.

The Arnold Palmer a.k.a "Half and Half"

According to The Baltimore Sun , the Maryland city is the unofficial birthplace of the "Arnold Palmer" drink, better known locally as a "Half and Half." The famous golfer is said to have created the mix of half-lemonade and half-iced tea.

Five Star Restaurants

While food stalls like those at the aforementioned Lexington Market are great go-tos, fine dining also has a place in this city. Pictured here is an impressive spread from the fine dining bistro Magdalena . (If you stay at the adjoining Ivy Hotel , you can also be treated to Magdalena's renowned lemon soufflé pancakes at breakfast.) Other savory hot spots include Loch Bar , Charleston , and The Capital Grille.

Festivals and Events

Baltimore is home to hundreds of creatives, with many displaying their work year round at festivals and cultural events. Among the most popular is the annual HonFest —which celebrates working women—and Artscape , one of the nation's largest free arts festivals.

Johns Hopkins University and The Johns Hopkins Hospital

The university is America's first research university and one of the best in the nation, while the teaching hospital is equally as elite—and one of the largest in the world.

Druid Hill Park

The 745-acre urban park has miles of greenery, a public pool, the Maryland Zoo, golf courses, and the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens. And fun fact: It's what inspired the name of 90's R&B group Dru Hill, led by lead singer Sisqo.

Berger Cookies

Our editor-at-large Gayle King has a notorious sweet tooth—so you know these cookies must be good if she says they're one of her all-time favorites. The iconic, soft cookie beloved by natives comes topped with a thick layer of chocolate fudge.

Diverse neighborhoods

The city's historical neighborhoods blend into a melting pot of diverse cultures. There's Little Italy, Pigtown, Greenmout, and Sandtown, just to name a few. And we're sure all visitors would be welcome in any of these neighborhoods...except, right now, maybe the President.

McKenzie Jean-Philippe is the editorial assistant at OprahMag.com covering pop culture, TV, movies, celebrity, and lifestyle. She loves a great Oprah viral moment and all things Netflix—but come summertime, Big Brother has her heart. On a day off you'll find her curled up with a new juicy romance novel.

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Baltimore has been the site of incredible change, both politically and industrially, from its beginnings as one of the most important ports of early America. Visitors experience Baltimore through its unique neighborhoods, each of which carries stories of the city’s—and the nation’s—history. Baltimore innovates through art, culture, and especially food, while retaining the old traditions of a city on the water.

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Can’t miss things to do in Baltimore

The harbor is a wonderful place to spend a vacation, but to really see what makes Baltimore tick, dig into a few of the neighborhoods around the city. Federal Hill overlooks downtown and the Inner Harbor, and has a young vibe, restored row houses, and lively shops and restaurants. Hampden is the eccentric center depicted in John Waters’ films, anchored by local small businesses. Mount Vernon was historically home to Baltimore’s elite, and is now the city’s major cultural district. Up-and-coming Station North is the heart the city’s grassroots art scene. Further neighborhood gems are found near the water in Fells Point and Canton, and deeper into the city in Belvedere Square and Hamilton.

Food and drink to try in Baltimore

In a city on the water, there’s a high likelihood at any restaurant that fresh seafood is on the menu. Mussels and oysters are common appetizers, though crab is Maryland’s specialty, served steamed with a healthy dusting of the locally produced Old Bay seasoning. A proper crab feast typically involves beer (perhaps one of Baltimore’s own National Bohemian brews, colloquially known as Natty Boh) and a bucket of crabs laid out over brown butcher paper. New visitors to Maryland might find crab-picking laborious or even painful, but the messy and finger-licking experience is an essential—and worthwhile—one.

Culture in Baltimore

Baltimore beams with intense city pride, and it’s this pride that is at the heart of the nickname Charm City. Visitors may arrive with preconceived notions from TV shows like The Wire, but locals are quick to point out what is special about their town. Baltimore has pride for its local sports teams (The Orioles and the Ravens), its (formerly) local beer (Natty Boh, now brewed by Pabst after more than a century in Baltimore), their famous poet (Edgar Allen Poe), and their favorite eccentric movie director (John Waters). Ask a Baltimorean what they love most about their city, and it’ll likely lead to a lively discussion of Baltimore’s many charms.

Hampden’s 36th Street is the place to shop small and local. Find everything from home goods and gifts at Trohv, to vintage and modern clothing for men and women at Hunting Ground, to pure kitsch at HONTown (Baltimore’s ubiquitous term of endearment, short for honey). At each month’s First Friday event, you’ll find free wine, beer, and snacks at many of the neighborhood shops. Fells Point is popular among both tourists and locals for inexpensive antique shops, local art galleries, clothing, and music. Check out Harbor East for a great selection of popular national brands without the mall, plus hometown favorites like Under Armour athletic gear and boutique wine shop BIN 604.

Practical Information

Baltimore is best to visit during the spring and the fall. Summer brings great events and activities, but it is hot and humid from June to early September, so be prepared to hydrate and take air conditioning breaks. Visitors can take advantage of the free Charm City Circulator bus with four routes throughout the Inner Harbor, Mount Vernon, Fells Point, Federal Hill, and Penn Station. To explore other sections of the city like Hampden or Woodberry, consider renting a car or taking a taxi. The regional commuter train MARC puts DC within an hour’s ride of Baltimore’s Penn Station.

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From high-tech simulations to rooftop gardens: Towson’s $192M health professions building by the numbers

This has been the first semester at Towson University when students in the school’s College of Health Professions have used a brand-new building filled with state-of-the-art simulation technology, meditative gardens and collaborative workspaces.

The new building for the College of Health Professions is designed to mimic a professional health care setting, like a hospital, and prepare students to begin their careers as health workers.

The new building includes simulation labs that feel like walking into the wing of a hospital or a primary care office. University officials said the building, including those simulation labs, will help students contribute to the health care workforce. Maryland is grappling with a nursing shortage and some of the longest wait times in emergency rooms in the country.

Lisa Plowfield, the dean of the College of Health Professions, and herself a nurse, said the new facility will help Towson attract students to its nursing program and its other health care programs.

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“We’ve built something really special for the students here. This is an investment for the students,” she said.

Here’s more about the building, by the numbers.

The number of new practicing nurses who graduate from Towson each year, on average. That number includes undergraduate and graduate students. The university is the second-largest producer of bedside nurses in Maryland.

The university also graduates about 100 RN-to-BSN students each year. They are students who already have an associate degree in nursing.

$192 million

The total cost of the project, which began construction in late 2021 . The funding was split between the state and philanthropic sources, including large gifts from Fran Soistman , a university alum, and The Kahlert Foundation .

In 2021, just months before kicking off construction of the building, Towson opened a $162 million complex for science classes and programs.

The total size in square feet of the building, including 14,600 square feet of simulation space. There’s also a 350-seat auditorium, a cafe with outdoor seating, a virtual cadaver lab and abundant natural lighting and plants.

University officials said they wanted the building to reflect health, for patients and for future practitioners. The building has a dedicated “makerspace” for the occupational therapy program, where students can practice crafting specialized equipment for future patients.

The number of programs in Towson’s College of Health Professions. That includes its nursing programs, a public health program, an audiology doctorate, a physician assistant program and the state’s only occupational therapy education program.

More than 3,500 Towson students, including graduate and undergraduate students, have their primary or only major in the college.

The number of rooftop gardens on the building. They’re designed for respite — so students have somewhere to relax after stressful clinical simulations, for example — and for education.

A therapeutic garden provides a space for occupational therapy students to practice working with patients who, for example, need help working outdoors.

The number of high-tech simulation labs. They are facsimiles of an acute care facility, a multipatient care facility (such as an emergency department) and a primary care facility.

Those simulation labs are equipped with patient mannequins that can be programmed to demonstrate medical conditions from seizures to congestive heart failure. The mannequins will cough, blink and even give a pulse for students to practice.

Susan King, an assistant professor and simulation coordinator, said the labs provide a safe space for students to make mistakes and practice working in a clinical environment.

In addition to the simulation labs, the building also has classrooms and labs where students can practice fundamental skills such as taking blood pressure. Many health care students are required to participate in off-site clinical education — these on-campus facilities are meant to enhance that, not replace it.

“I’m just thrilled to see the excitement and watch the students come into this space,” Plowfield said. “This building was built thinking about the impact of the environment and nature on one’s health. It’s all about putting students in the best space for learning.”

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