Baltimore skyline along the Inner Harbor courtesy: Visit Baltimore, MD
which named Baltimore one of “The Top 10 U.S. Cities for Food Lovers” and Zagatdubbing it “One of the Most Ex- citing Food Cities.”
Groups will find there’s so much to do and explore in Baltimore, and it’s an ideal destination for networking events, spousal activities and ex- tended vacations for the whole family. As the centerpiece of downtown Balti- more, the world-famous Inner Harbor is home to the Maryland Science Cen- ter, which houses a planetarium and observatory, the National Aquarium, historic warships, and Power Plant Live!, a complex of bars, eateries and music venues.
New developments and experiences to the waterfront in 2019 include the un- veiling of a multi-million-dollar renova- tion of the 230-year-old Broadway Market in Fell’s Point and Cross Street Market, which is in the heart of His- toric Federal Hill. Broadway Market, a year-round, indoor market built in 1786, still offers locally made food items. Cross Street Market, an old- fashioned fresh food market that first debuted in 1846, is currently undergo- ing a $7.3 million renovation that will provide a facelift and add a feature
room for new concepts - all while keep- ing true to its neighborhood roots.
Fell’s Point, which was established in 1763, is a city, state and National His- toric District with 161-plus buildings on the National Register. The area in- cludes the Robert Long House, which is the oldest standing residence in Bal- timore City. Visitors can travel back in time with tours of the house.
Baltimore is known as a city of neigh- borhoods that have their own history, culture and personality. The rich archi- tecture of Mount Vernon, the National Historic District of Fell’s Point, and the aroma of mouthwatering recipes of Little Italy are just a sampling of the eclectic collection of neighborhoods that await visitors.
The restoration and modernization of buildings boast historic architecture across the city and have resulted in design-rich and architecturally signifi- cant spaces.
Reimagined spaces include majestic theaters, hotels, schools, breweries and waterfront warehouses that have been transformed into art galleries, distilleries, offices and living spaces.
“This urban renaissance combined with Baltimore’s rich history and world-class museums offers an incredi- bly authentic, yet new, visitor experi- ence,” said Hutchinson.
Scenic Settings
Getting to the Pocono Mountains is easy for a large portion of the nation’s population, and that bodes well for planners. Once there, attendees will find more than 2,400-square miles of natural outdoors.
“Groups choose the Poconos because of the team building options and our all-inclusive pricing that encompasses lodging, meeting space, meals and group activities, which makes life easy for the busy planner,” said David M. Jackson, vice president of sales for the Pocono Mountain Convention and Visi- tors Bureau in Stroudsburg, PA. “Free parking and Wi-Fi help in the decision- making process, as well. The fresh mountain air also is a draw for groups.”
Jackson said that team building and community advocacy are key compo- nents in today’s meetings. The corpo-
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