The Mount Vernon neighborhood in Baltimore, distinctly separate from the plantation in Virginia, is one of the city´s oldest neighborhoods and serves as the city´s cultural district. This National Landmark Historic District is named after the home of George Washington, and contains the original Washington Monument.
Take your bike out for a spin along the 15-mile Gwynns Falls Trail. This open trail system offers a unique urban biking or hiking recreation trail along the historic, scenic Gwynns Falls Greenway. This greenway travels through over 30 neighborhoods and offers a safe, environmentally friendly trail for bikers and hikers.
Visit the Charles Theater for the best place to see first-run independent and fringe films, foreign films and repertory in the entire city.