There are some common misconceptions about Baltimore, and some common truths as well. Today, we’re here to set the record straight for those visitors who may be a bit clueless about the city. Here are 11 things that Baltimoreans often have to explain to out of towners.
- We really are obsessed with crab.
Flickr / Jesus Rodriguez Crab cakes, crab soup, crab omelets, etc. The list goes on and on, and you can find just about anything with crab throughout the city.
- Although crab is king here, we love all other foods as well.
Flickr / Elvert Barnes Don’t miss out on our hundreds of ethnic eateries that are full of flavor. Little Italy is a popular spot that is sure to leave you feeling full.
- Yes, most of us have watched The Wire.
Flickr / emdot What can I say? It’s a great show!
- We’re aware of Baltimore’s drug and crime problems…
Flickr / Stephen Bess Obviously, no city is perfect. Don’t judge all of Baltimore by those areas.
- But Baltimore has its good spots as well.
Flickr / Forsaken Fotos There are plenty of spots in the city where you can feel safe.
- There are plenty of amazing things to see around the city.
Flickr / JoAnna Kopp The Inner Harbor is just the tip of the iceberg! Don’t forget all of our other area attractions that most tourists miss out on.
- And we have our share of green spaces as well.
Flickr / The Good Doctor We have hiking spots! You just have to know where to look.
- Yes, most of us are Ravens fans.
Flickr / David Clow Lifelong Baltimore residents bleed purple. We’ll kindly accept out of towners to our city who support other football teams, but we may give you a hard time.
- And we’re pretty much all Orioles fans.
Flickr / Keith Allison No matter how they’re doing, the birds will forever have our hearts.
- Our charming neighborhoods can’t be beat.
Flickr / m01229 Canton, Fells Point, Hampden, Mount Vernon, etc. Many spots around Baltimore are completely charming and have the best neighbors you could ask for.
- There’s no other place we’d rather be.
Flickr / Colin Gallagher There’s just no place like home.
What are some things about Baltimore that you’ve had to explain to visitors? Feel free to share below!
Flickr / Jesus Rodriguez
Crab cakes, crab soup, crab omelets, etc. The list goes on and on, and you can find just about anything with crab throughout the city.
Flickr / Elvert Barnes
Don’t miss out on our hundreds of ethnic eateries that are full of flavor. Little Italy is a popular spot that is sure to leave you feeling full.
Flickr / emdot
What can I say? It’s a great show!
Flickr / Stephen Bess
Obviously, no city is perfect. Don’t judge all of Baltimore by those areas.
Flickr / Forsaken Fotos
There are plenty of spots in the city where you can feel safe.
Flickr / JoAnna Kopp
The Inner Harbor is just the tip of the iceberg! Don’t forget all of our other area attractions that most tourists miss out on.
Flickr / The Good Doctor
We have hiking spots! You just have to know where to look.
Flickr / David Clow
Lifelong Baltimore residents bleed purple. We’ll kindly accept out of towners to our city who support other football teams, but we may give you a hard time.
Flickr / Keith Allison
No matter how they’re doing, the birds will forever have our hearts.
Flickr / m01229
Canton, Fells Point, Hampden, Mount Vernon, etc. Many spots around Baltimore are completely charming and have the best neighbors you could ask for.
Flickr / Colin Gallagher
There’s just no place like home.
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