1. Baltimore is the largest city in the state of Maryland.
With a population of 622,104, the number of residents in Baltimore only continues to grow.
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2. Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time with 22 medals, was born in Baltimore.
Is it safe to say the city breeds winners?
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3. Speaking of famous athletes, did I mention Babe Ruth was also born here?
Yes, Baltimore is also the hometown to this legendary Hall of Fame baseball player.
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4. Baltimore has more than 225 neighborhoods.
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5. It’s a popular filming location for a number of TV series.
Both The Wire and House of Cards are filmed in Baltimore, Maryland.
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6. Baltimore is the best city for hospital care.
According to HealthGrades, nearly half of the area’s hospitals are in the top 5 percent of all the hospitals in the United States.
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7. Natty Boh was originally brewed here, making it the official beer of Baltimore.
This premium Bohemian-style beer has been a fan favorite for the past 130 years.
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8. The Baltimore Ravens rank in the top 10 for most valuable NFL teams.
Baltimore is home to some incredible sports teams, including the Orioles and the Ravens. The Ravens are worth nearly $1.1 billion.
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9. The city has some incredible and unique traditions.
Last year marked the 20th anniversary of Honfest, one of Baltimore’s coolest summertime festivals. Think beehive hairdos, spandex and leopard print.
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10. Baltimore is the third best shopping city.
With its 9,536 retail locations and 21 shopping centers, Baltimore ranks No. 3 on the best shopping cities list from Forbes magazine. Could this also be because shopping centers originated in Baltimore?
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11. Baltimore is the birthplace of the American Railroad.
Where would you be without us? No where!
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12. The city has an incredible food and bar scene.
In fact, we have James Beard-nominated chefs and one of Esquire magazine’s favorite bars.
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13. A number of historic African Americans were born in Baltimore.
Thurgood Marshall, Frederick Douglass, Issac Myers, Billie Holiday… The list goes on and on.
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14. Johns Hopkins Hospital is routinely named the best in the nation.
Recognized as one of the best medical institutions in the world by U.S. News & World Report, Johns Hopkins is a major cultural and economic force in the city.
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15. Maybe because Baltimore is a brainy city.
Ellicott City, Columbia and Towson are among the smartest U.S. towns according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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16. Edgar Allen Poe lived in Baltimore.
There are a number of Poe themed restaurants and bars in the area to honor the famous American poet.
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17. Last but not least, Baltimore is recognized as one of the top cities for having the most state pride.
Whether the rest of the country agrees or not, we will always love Baltimore.
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