“Crab cakes and football” might be what most people think Maryland does best, but locals know that, though we love the Ravens and will always love Ray Lewis, whether or not he’s on ESPN, that’s just the start. Baltimore – and the rest of the state – is also all about Preakness (go Nyquist!), baseball (#Orioles Magic), and, of course, lacrosse. With the Loyola Greyhounds, Maryland Terps, Navy Midshipmen and Towson Tigers lacrosse teams all making the NCAA final eight and the Orioles continuing to crush their season, the Old Line State has a lot
The news cycle has been wild lately. We’ve felt fear, then relief, following the story of the kidnapping (and rescue) of Tennessee girl Carlie Trent. We’ve laughed and rolled our eyes at the announcement that Rob Gronkowski will be on the cover of Madden NFL 17. We’ve devoured every story about Paul Ryan’s meeting with Donald Trump. And we’ve cared way more than we probably should about what’s happening with the cast of Empire. Add all of that to weeks of rain, with only scant glimpses of the sun, and Baltimore is more than a
Whether you’re #NeverTrump or #DropOutHillary, or you’re Feelin’ the Bern, you’ve got to admit, this election season, Baltimoreans need opportunities to escape from the news cycle like never before. Even watching the Orioles beat the Yankees isn’t quite enough, on its own, to cleanse our minds. Fortunately, downtown Baltimore offers plenty of ways to escape – even if only for an afternoon. Head to the National Aquarium in Baltimore to experience life under the sea – a location so remote, even the most tenacious political characters won’t be able to find you. The National Aquarium’s
Explore the Monsters of the Sea at National Aquarium’s 4-D Immersion Theater It’s been a long, cold week in Baltimore, filled with snowy talk of Super Delegates, caucuses and all sorts of Hillary Clinton-Bernie Sanders-Donald Trump drama. Whether you’re feeling the “bern,” in it with Hillary or part of Trump Nation, after a week like this one, you probably need a break. We all do. The National Aquarium in Baltimore offers the perfect diversion. At the Aquarium’s 4-D immersion theater, get to know a type of monster that’s completely unrelated to the political arena. Sea
It’s time to celebrate, Baltimore. Now that we have our most recent bout of horrible winter weather and never ending school closings behind us, why not get out of the house? It’s a great time to head downtown for a day of seals, fish…and SpongeBob at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. Take advantage of the Aquarium’s 4-D immersion films program to check out Nickelodeon’s best-dressed undersea creature, SpongeBob SquarePants, like you’ve never seen him before. In “SpongeBob SquarePants 4-D: The Great Jelly Rescue!”, SpongeBob has to step up and save his
Get to Know the Animals at the National Aquarium’s Animal Encounters Events What does an eastern box turtle eat? What’s the difference between an Australian python and one that lives in Africa? What is a hyacinth macaw? A fish? A bird? The name of the newest Kardashian baby? These questions – and more – are the types of things answered during the National Aquarium in Baltimore’s Animal Encounters events. Held in the Harbor Overlook section of the Aquarium, Animal Encounters gives both kids and adults the opportunity to get up close and
Baltimore’s National Aquarium Celebrates Black History Month Friday, February 5th, 5 pm – 8 pm Music lovers are in for a treat on Friday evening, February 5th, when the Baltimore Aquarium celebrates Black history with a live jazz performance! Remember Baltimore’s acclaimed jazz clubs? The Aquarium will honor that tradition by transporting visitors back in time to the days of the jazz greats in Baltimore, but with the added bonus of being surrounded by sea-going creatures! How great is that? Wine and beer will be available (for those twenty-one or over), and visitors
