Just one day in Baltimore, Maryland, will reveal why it’s been nicknamed “Charmed City.” The 92.2 square-mile locale is known as the birthplace of the U.S. national anthem, and for its inner harbor and world-class crab cakes. Established in 1729, Baltimore is also home to some of the earliest National Register Historic Districts in the country, including Mount Vernon. Its median age is 35.5 (2022), and its economy is driven by education, healthcare, finance, and insurance.

Situated in north-central Maryland on the Patapsco River, Baltimore’s streets lie in a grid and spoke pattern. Rowhouses in Federal, Artistic, Italianate, Daylight and Post-War styles are among the real estate. The typical home value is $203,985, up 8.6% over the past year (Zillow, 2022). Residents never miss a chance to eat, drink and be merry, and annual events, such as Summer Restaurant Week, the Charm City Bluegrass Festival, and the Kinetic Sculpture Race, give them that opportunity.

Several interstate highways serve Baltimore. Just west of the I-895 in Southeast Baltimore is Highlandtown, where historic and renovated rowhomes stand alongside new apartments and townhomes. Further north, east of the I-85, is Abell, a quiet, residential community, and Harwood, which is home to many residents who commute to Washington, D.C.

Baltimore is Maryland's largest city and economic hub. A rich history, unique museums, and world-renowned hospitals, including Johns Hopkins Medicine and the University of Maryland Medical Center, complete its allure.