With a population of about 636,000, the port city of Baltimore offers rich history, a thriving arts and cultural community, and an array of dining and entertainment options. The waterfront Inner Harbor area is one of the most popular attractions in the city.

Baltimore City is home to a number of higher education institutions, including The John Hopkins University, Loyola College and the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Within the School of Medicine is the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the only trauma hospital in the nation, a reknowned teaching center and a leader in trauma research.

Other Baltimore City attractions include:

The National Aquarium, home to more than 10,500 creatures.

The Maryland Science Center.

Fort McHenry, where "The Star Spangled Banner" was written by Francis Scott Key after an attack on the fort during the War of 1812.

Professional sports teams, including the Baltimore Orioles and the Baltimore Ravens.

Historic neighborhoods such as Fell's Point, Canton and Mount Vernon.