Mary Diane Glass

Scale up a 44-foot high wall and climb over thousands of square feet of bouldering area at Earth Treks Climbing Center. Get plenty of practice for the real thing–although the setting may be artificial, the adrenaline rush from this recreational climbing experience is real.

Visit the Fell´s Point neighborhood for one of the largest annual celebrations in Baltimore. The Fell´s Point Fun Festival, usually held during the first week of October, has been going on for over 45 years and draws in over 700,000 people. The outdoor street festival is a great opportunity to meet local vendors, find some great deals, enjoy beautiful art and listen to great music.

Discover the world from under the sea at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. Built to inspire visitors to celebrate and nurture the world´s aquatic habitats, from tropical rain forests to coral reefs, this public aquarium contains three buildings worth of fascinating creatures and family fun. Among major attractions are the dolphin display, central ray pool, multiple-story shark tank and the rooftop rainforest.

Head downtown to enjoy an intimate concert at Ottobar. This limited-capacity nightlife venue provides a very personal experience with the local and national performing artists that play here. National headliners who have visited this venue include The White Stripes, Death Cab For Cutie, The Rapture, Jimmy Eat World, Maroon 5 and more.