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frankcanfly    
Being like everyone else, is like being nobody


Real Name: Frank
Lives In: Baltimore, US
Member Since: Mar 12, 2001
VT Rank: 291

 

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Charm City

by frankcanfly - last update: Aug 8, 2006

Constelation & WTC
C-130 over Camden Yards
Baltimore is where I have spent the largest percentage of my life. I love it!!!!

This city is a wonderful contrast to it's southern neighbor. While some would call the Washington DC/North Virginia area a bit pretentious, Baltimore has a more "Blue Collar" atmosphere like Philadelphia or Boston, this is more appealling to me.

But keep that to yourself, we want to keep it a bit of a secret......

The Inner Harbor has been extensively revitalized since the early 1980's, and is a great destination on a sunny day.

You can walk around harborplace, the science center, the aquarium, and many other locations.
A Raven, A Dork and an Oriole

Baltimoron

1 - n. the regional dialect of Baltimore, Maryland, in which syllables are often dropped and multiple words contracted into indistinct, mumbled phrases.

2 - n. persons speaking the regional dialect of Baltimore, Maryland. (affectionate term, used with respect)

1 - Baltimorons commonly call all members of the opposite sex "Hon," short for "honey."

2 - "Gone downy o-shun" is the phrase used to describe "Going down to the ocean (Ocean City)" for a vacation.

3 - "Wayoo ain calmee" is the urban B-more equivalent of "Why haven't you called me?"

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Pros:"Ethnic neighborhoods and small town 'charm'"
Cons:"Was once a dirty city, some people can't forget that...."
In A Nutshell:"It's home, I love it"
frankcanfly's Baltimore Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 27 - Photos: 35
 
Restaurants
Tips: 45 - Photos: 49
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 14 - Photos: 16
 
Nightlife
Tips: 30 - Photos: 37
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 7 - Photos: 7
 
Transportation
Tips: 13 - Photos: 12
Local Customs
Tips: 10 - Photos: 8
 
Packing Lists
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Shopping
Tips: 12 - Photos: 12
 
Sports Travel
Tips: 8 - Photos: 8
General Tips
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6

frankcanfly's Baltimore Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
The first "Baltoberfest" VT Meeting - Oct '03October, 2003 8
"Fell's Point O Rama" VT Meeting - Apr '04April, 2004 8
Fastest VT Meeting in the World - Penn StationAugust, 2004 7
The 2nd 'Baltoberfest' - Sep 2006 - Days 1 & 2September, 2006 8
The 2nd 'Baltoberfest' - Sep 2006 - Days 3 & 4September, 2006 8

Comments for frankcanfly about Baltimore
LESullivan Tue Jun 30, 2009 14:39 UTC
 What are "artists" but ordinary citizens who express themselves in many creative ways? At any rate, I was in awe of the "self-taught" artists' work and the experience and certainly look forward to visiting again.
cosmo222 Thu Jan 8, 2009 19:38 UTC
 Did any body recently check the Hunt Valley Mall other then 2003. I am interested in current situation there. Thanks
kiwi Sun Mar 23, 2008 22:17 UTC
 :-))))))))
hotsauce28 Fri Jan 11, 2008 18:03 UTC
 too late. searching.... ;)
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