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Best Time to Visit Baltimore and South Baltimore
Much like the rest of the Mid-Atlantic, Baltimore experiences all four seasons. Keep in mind though that because it's on the Chesapeake Bay, the weather can, and does, change often. Spring is a great time to visit Baltimore - not only for baseball games at Camden Yards, but for the picturesque scenery.

Baltimore hosts several festivals and events year-round. One of its major tourist attractions is the Preakness, the "second jewel" of horseracing's Triple Crown. This event takes place in May and draws a huge crowd. Baltimore City also holds many waterfront and neighborhood festivals during the summer, including Artscape, a very popular, three-day event honoring the arts.

Baltimore Weather
Average temperatures in the spring and fall are a mild 50 to 60 degrees. In winter, temperatures aren't known to drop much lower than 30 degrees, but occasional snow is possible. Summers tend to be very hot and humid, with average temperatures in the 80s and 90s.

Baltimore Transportation
Most visitors to Baltimore choose to tour the city in a car. It's fairly easy to navigate, given its many alternating one-way streets. Parking can be rather expensive, especially if you're downtown. If you're planning to travel from the Inner Harbor to areas north, it's wise to take a cab. You can find taxis at most major hotels, the train station and scattered throughout the Inner Harbor area. Depending on the distance you're traveling, fares range from $5 to $20.

For those staying in downtown, the Water Taxi may suit your need to move from place to place. If you're heading into the suburbs or BWI Airport, the Metro is great. It also makes stops at Camden Yards, Penn Station and Mount Washington.

In-Season Costs for Visiting Baltimore
If you're staying in a downtown Baltimore hotel during the spring or summer, rates might be a little higher. The Inner Harbor is slightly more expensive than other parts of Baltimore, but you should be able to find some bargains. Baltimore is less expensive than the nation's capital--it won't break the bank.

Day Trips from Baltimore

Annapolis: Annapolis, the Maryland state capital and home of the U.S. Naval Academy, is one of the oldest cities in the country. Visitors to Annapolis enjoy waterfront festivals that take place each summer. Annapolis is known as the sailing capital of the world, and boat tours and cruises are available much of the year. Annapolis is less than a one hour drive south of Baltimore.

Ocean City: If you some time to play while you're in Baltimore, head to the beach. Just about three hours east of Baltimore, this vacation spot is best suited for a weekend getaway. Deep-sea fishing, windsurfing, sailing, cruising the boardwalk, or just lounging on the beach are favorite pastimes in OCMD. Click here for Ocean City Hotels selections.

Washington DC: Our nation's capital is just 35 miles away and is easily accessible by train or by car via I-95 aor the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Take a day to explore the White House, the Mall, the monuments and the Smithsonian museums.

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