BALTI MORE LOOKBOOK
BALTIMORE
is a big city whose charms invite a deeper look. You’ll discover vibrant neighborhoods, opportunities to contribute your talents, and a dynamic cultural life shaped by the energy of the 120,000 students who study and work in this great college town.
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A DEEPER LOOK Follow a day in the life of a Baltimore college student. Meet Haleemat, Declan, JaVale, Savoy, and Laura, and let them bring the city to you. #BaltimoreLookBook
INSPIRING ARTS
At eclectic food halls, historic markets, and craft culinary shops, Baltimore’s food scene offers a plate for every palette. With a vast collection of murals and sweeping skylines, Baltimore is a city you can peruse like a gallery.
Whether it’s joining a sports league, training for a race, or spending a day on the water, outdoor adventures are closer than you think.
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EXPERIENCE From researching medical breakthroughs to launching tech start-ups, your pathway from college to career starts here.
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Baltimore offers exciting destinations for every taste and interest. After the campus tour, work your way out into Charm City’s unique neighborhoods filled with historic treasures and quirky attractions. You’ll never run out of hidden gems to explore.
Rock, roll, or relax – with 120,000 students, there’s always something fun happening in this college town.
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HALEEMAT ADEKOYA Undergraduate, Political Science Baltimore County For a deeper look, scan the video code (right).
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From new twists on Chesapeake Bay classics to locally sourced Black-owned vegan cuisine, dining in Baltimore is always fresh and inspired. In every neighborhood, you can find affordable seasonal menus that are both mouth-watering and photo-worthy.
FOR THE FOODIES Go To Market Baltimore’s historic markets offer local produce, meat, seafood, and fresh delicacies. Meet local growers, coffee roasters, and food vendors at one of the area’s seasonal farmer’s markets.
HUNGRY FOR MORE? Let Haleemat show you mouth-watering bites within minutes of campus and cozy coffee shops where you can pick up a new book with your latte.
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Global Options Enjoy sushi in Towson; Vietnamese, Ethiopian, and Afghani in midtown; moussaka in Greektown; fresh tortillas in Fells Point; hand-made pasta in Little Italy, and more.
These Baltimore insiders know their restaurants. @BaltimoreFoodScene @BmoreFood @DowntownPartnership @EatMoreBaltimore @TheBaltimoreFoodie
Old Bay on Everything From crabs and wings to chocolates and ice cream, inspired chefs find new ways to put Baltimore’s unique flavor at the forefront.
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ARTS COLORFUL AND QUIRKY Baltimore’s creative spirit runs deep. Declan shows you just how easy it is to stumble across artists and makers ready to create alongside you.
From world-class museums, theater, and music to unique galleries, cutting-edge performances, and festivals that take art to the people — the Baltimore cultural scene celebrates the timeless and the visionary, always with a DIY spirit.
FOR THE CREATIVES Video features artist Katharina Grosse.
TAKE IT FROM US These Baltimore insiders know their art. @BaltimoreCreates @BaltimoreMuseumofArt @BmoreArt @CreativeAllianceBaltimore @PromoandArts
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Festival Fun Each year’s arts calendar includes Artscape and Light City plus festivals ranging from film to fringe, bluegrass to renaissance, plus outdoor concerts all over town. Free Fall The Baltimore Museum of Art and Walters Art Museum are free year-round and many other arts exhibits and performances are no cost in autumn during Free Fall Baltimore. Fashion Forward Annual fashion shows at many area colleges highlight the creativity of students and the dynamic fashion scene that has nurtured top models and designers.
DECLAN MCKENNA Undergraduate, Animation Design Marin County, CA For a deeper look, scan the video code (left).
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SAVOY ADAMS Undergraduate, Public Policy and Design Thinking Baltimore City For a deeper look, scan the video code (right).
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VENTURES SPOTLIGHT ON COMMUNITY Building relationships across an unparalleled network is exactly what Savoy is doing in Baltimore. Follow along as he introduces you to local changemakers.
Put your education to work with internship and career opportunities that span emerging industries like biohealth technology, logistics, and creative services. From Fortune 500 to start-ups and everything in between, Baltimore has careers to launch your FOR THE CHANGEMAKERS life after graduation. Industry Innovators Maryland has the strongest science and tech workforce in the nation, receiving more federal research and development dollars than any other state. Co-working Connections Baltimore is teeming with top talent and some of the best places to connect with other movers and shakers are coworking spaces, like Spark, Open Works, and ImpactHub.
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These Baltimore insiders know their internship opportunities. @BaltimoreCorps @BaltimoreCollegetown @BDCBaltimore @Innov8MD @YouthWorksBaltimore
Exciting Internships Navigate your path from college to career with an internship. Baltimore Collegetown offers a oneof-a-kind internship website with hundreds of postings to simplify your search.
ACTIVE DAYS
CHANGE THE SCENERY JaVale takes you for a loop around Lake Montebello and down the trails at Herring Run Park, a peaceful oasis tucked in Baltimore’s northeast corner.
TAKE IT FROM US These Baltimore insiders know their parks and rec. @BaltimoreRunFest @MarylandDNR @ParksandPeople @VoloCity @WaterfrontPartnership
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Whether you’re a daily runner or a cycling enthusiast, amateur naturalist or simply a devoted fan, you’ll find countless ways to indulge your passion for sports, recreation, and the great outdoors in and around Baltimore.
FOR THE ADVENTURERS Open Spaces From the trails around Lake Roland to the mountain bikers’ haven at Patapsco Valley State Park, tubing on the Gunpower to disc golf in Druid Hill Park, exploring nature has never been easier. ‘Dem Birds Bring your colors – orange in the summer and purple in the fall because in this town the Orioles and Ravens rule the roost. On Land and Sea You’re never far from miles of great trails or a day on the water. Find both in Inner Harbor where you can captain a kayak or trek the Gwynns Falls Trail.
JaVALE McBRIDE Undergraduate, Elementary Education and Teaching Pittsburgh, PA For a deeper look, scan the video code (left).
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LAURA KUHN Grad Student, Master’s in Social Work Pittsburgh, PA For a deeper look, scan the video code (right).
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With hot new spots and welcoming neighborhood pubs, plus one-of-a-kind experiences like Baltimore Bike Party and duckpin bowling, unforgettable nights are waiting for you. Live music lovers will find a diverse lineup of Baltimore bands at intimate clubs and top headliners at downtown arenas.
Date nights or late nights, Baltimore presents unique options for an effortlessly fun night out. Join Laura for a stroll along the harbor and a film at a historic theater.
Video features artists Claudia Cappelle and Charles Mason III.
FOR THE NIGHT OWLS Shake It You’ll find plenty of highenergy nightlife here. Warehouse dance parties, LGBTQ clubs, and swanky spots all over town feature legendary DJs and live music.
TAKE IT FROM US These Baltimore insiders know the places to see and be seen. @BaltFishbowl @BaltMag @BaltimoreYoungProfessionals @DiscoverCharmCity @VisitBmore
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Cinephile’s Delight With three historic cinemas (Senator, Charles, and Parkway), the region’s only drive-in (Bengie’s), and multiplexes galore, Baltimore is a hub for movie-lovers and film festivals. Party on Wheels Baltimore Bike Party takes over city streets the last Friday of the month when thousands of riders gather for this cycling celebration. Glowsticks and costumes welcomed!
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Transit Apps and Accounts • CharmPass App • Transit App • TransLoc Rider App @BikemoreBmore @BaltimoreWaterTaxi @MTAMaryland
Baltimore is a hub for air and rail travel, with excellent connections to national and international destinations. Once you arrive, you’ll find a mix of transit options, including the free Collegetown Shuttle, Charm City Circulator, and Towson Loop, plus a mix of bus, light rail, and subway lines, and ride-sharing services to get you where you want to go.
GETTING AROUND
BALTIMORE CAMPUS LOCATIONS
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A Stevenson University B Goucher College C Towson University D Notre Dame of Maryland University E Loyola University Maryland F Johns Hopkins University G Morgan State University H University of Maryland, Baltimore I Maryland Institute College of Art J University of Baltimore K Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute L Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions M University of Maryland, Baltimore County N Community College of Baltimore County
DRIVE TIMES FROM BALTIMORE
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BALTIMORE
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE COUNTY
GOUCHER COLLEGE
Catonsville Campus 800 South Rolling Rd Baltimore, MD 21228
1021 Dulaney Valley Rd Baltimore, MD 21204 410-337-6000 or 800-GOUCHER www.goucher.edu
Dundalk Campus 7200 Sollers Point Rd Baltimore, MD 21222
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Essex Campus 7201 Rossville Blvd Baltimore, MD 21237 Owings Mills Campus 10300 Grand Central Ave Owings Mills, MD 21117 443-840-CCBC (2222) www.ccbcmd.edu
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Homewood Campus Arts & Sciences, Engineering 3400 N. Charles St Baltimore, MD 21218 On the Collegetown Shuttle route 410-516-8171 apply.jhu.edu Peabody Institute Music Conservatory 1 E. Mount Vernon Place Baltimore, MD 21202 410-234-4500 www.peabody.jhu.edu
Medical Institutions School of Medicine 733 N. Wolfe St Baltimore, MD 21205 410-955-3182 www.hopkinsmedicine.org School of Nursing 525 N. Wolfe St Baltimore, MD 21205 410-955-7548 www.son.jhmi.edu School of Public Health 615 N. Wolfe St Baltimore, MD 21205 410-955-3543 www.jhsph.edu
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND 4501 N. Charles St Baltimore, MD 21210 410-617-5012 or 800-221-9107 www.loyola.edu/admission admission@loyola.edu
MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART (MICA) 1300 W. Mount Royal Ave Baltimore, MD 21217 410-225-2222 www.mica.edu admissions@mica.edu
VISIT US ONLINE AT BALTIMORECOLLEGETOWN.ORG
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
STEVENSON UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE
1700 E. Cold Spring Ln Baltimore, MD 21251 443-885-3333 www.morgan.edu admissions@morgan.ed
Admissions Office Garrison Hall 100 Campus Circle Owings Mills, MD 21117 410-486-7001 or 877-468-6852 www.stevenson.edu admissions@stevenson.edu
Offices of Admission 1420 N. Charles St., AC 117 Baltimore, MD 21201 410-837-4777 or 1-877-ApplyUB www.ubalt.edu/admissions admissions@ubalt.edu transfer@ubalt.edu
TOWSON UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE
NOTRE DAME OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY 4701 N. Charles St Baltimore, MD 21210 On the Collegetown Shuttle route 410-532-5330 or 800-435-0200 www.ndm.edu admiss@ndm.edu
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8000 York Rd Towson, MD 21252 On the Collegetown Shuttle route 410-704-2113 www.towson.edu
620 W. Lexington St Baltimore, MD 21201 410-706-3100 www.umaryland.edu
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTY (UMBC) 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250 410-455-2291 or 800-UMBC-4U2 www.umbc.edu admissions@umbc.edu
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Baltimore Collegetown Network P.O. Box 11049 Baltimore, Maryland 21212 The Baltimore Collegetown Network is a nonprofit organization that works to attract, engage, and retain outstanding college students. Key programs include academic partnerships, civic leadership programs, the Collegetown Shuttle, an internship board, discounts to area events, and online resources for planning your trip and making the most of your time in Baltimore. BaltimoreCollegetown.org
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