15 Reasons Why You Should Visit Baltimore

One of the major things that Baltimore is known for is its delicious crabs, and crab cakes with Old Bay seasoning. In some places, if you order a crab cake, you get either filler, fish, or breading inside of the crab cake and hardly any crab. It does depend on where you go, even in Maryland. However, a majority of the time, the crab cakes are filled with crab, spices and deliciousness in every bite. It’s also very common in the summertime for locals to have crab feasts or invite people to their homes to eat crab.

What is a half & half, you may ask. A half & half is a drink that contains half lemonade, half iced tea. You can go to any Chick’n Trout place or America’s Best Wings to order one. You can even order one at one of the local Chick Fil A’s in the Baltimore area. Either way, if you go up to the counter and ask for a half & half, the people who work there won’t look at you strangely; they’ll just give you your yummy drink. It’s also good to note that a half & half goes perfectly with a chicken box.

Years ago, many people from the Baltimore Metropolitan area began to move to the suburbs in order to get away from city life and make a change. However, in recent years, there has been a major surge of people returning to homes in the downtown area of Baltimore City, especially in the area surrounding the Baltimore Inner Harbor. People want to live close to the water and therefore have moved into million dollar homes surrounding the harbor. It’s safe to say there’s just something about city life that keeps people wanting to be a part of it.

Baltimore is home to the two-time Superbowl champions, the Baltimore Ravens football team. This team is consistently underrated and underappreciated within the league and by other rival fans. The Baltimore Ravens are a part of the AFC North, accompanying the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals and their division rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Baltimore loves its football team and supports them on game days and even have designated days in which fans wear their purple insignia in a show of support (Purple Fridays).

You can only get Captain Crunch french toast at one place in Baltimore: Blue Moon Café. This is an iconic spot to visit for breakfast as it has been featured on Food Network and that, of course, is a pretty big deal. The Captain Crunch french toast is their main staple breakfast item and you can also add eggs, bacon, or whatever else you would like to it as well. This dish is absolutely delectable and incredibly filling as you receive three huge pieces of french toast with fruit on top. Ready to dig in?

If you’re a literature lover, then you’ll know who Edgar Allan Poe was and his many literary works that he published before his death. When Poe died, he was buried, unceremoniously, in an unmarked grave in a Baltimore graveyard. Twenty-six years later a statue was erected, honoring Poe, near the graveyard’s entrance. In Baltimore, there is an Edgar Allan Poe House Museum for those who are interested in his life, his works, and his death. It may be something you want to check out.

In Baltimore, downtown, near the Inner Harbor, the Under Armour World Headquarters resides right on the waterfront. Under Armour is a major athletic apparel company that produces athletic wear for everyday athletic people and for professional athletes, such as Stephen Curry and Tom Brady. These headquarters are beautiful on the inside, as well as on the outside, as it sits right in the heart of Baltimore. By the headquarters being located downtown, it has also brought many jobs to the area, which is a good thing for the community.

What are Berger Cookies, you may ask. Berger Cookies are a cake-like cookie with thick, chocolate fudge icing on top. It is a recipe derived from Germany, and these cookies are just as good as they look. The cookies are far from thin and far from flavorless. They are sweet, yet soft, and go great with any occasion. All you need is a glass of milk and you can eat up!

Lake trout are not only a delectable type of white fish, but it tastes even better with fries and a half & half on the side. In Baltimore, lake trout establishments are a dime a dozen, ranging from Baltimore City to Baltimore County. These places specialize in fried foods, namely the fried lake trout fish and fried chicken wings. If you’re looking for a tasty, quick, seafood option for lunch or dinner, lake trout is the way to go.

Who doesn’t love a good drink? Well, try one hubcap size! Hubcap margaritas are margaritas that you share with at least one other person, and the drink comes in a hubcap. So that means if you’re sharing with someone, make sure that they can keep up with you so that you won’t have to finish the hubcap by yourself. These hubcaps are absolutely yummy and the variety of flavors that are available will make you want another one.

Natty Boh beer is the official beer of Baltimore. It’s always served at baseball and football games, and it’s also paired well with crab when people eat them in the summertime. Natty Boh originates from Baltimore and was first brewed in 1885. Considering this beer is still around and local people from Baltimore still enjoy drinking it, it’s safe to say that if you come to Baltimore, you have to grab a can of Natty Boh and see why everyone loves it.