Lady Baltimore cake is a multi-layered white cake with white icing, nuts, and candied or dried fruit mixed into the frosting. Its origin is uncertain, but it was likely named after a character in a romance novel. The first recipe was published in 1906 and has since been modified with different icing ingredients. A Lady […]
The Inner Harbor Water Wheel, also known as “Mr. Trash Wheel,” filters out tons of trash from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Powered by solar panels, it collects and disposes of floating debris. In its first 18 months, it removed 350 tons of trash, including plastic bottles, Styrofoam containers, and cigarette butts. The Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore […]
The Baltimore Museum of Art houses over 90,000 pieces of art and artifacts, offering free admission year-round. It was founded in 1914 and has undergone three major expansions. The museum boasts collections of African, American, and European art, including works by Matisse, Picasso, and Van Gogh. The Baltimore Museum of Art is the largest museum […]
The Baltimore Museum of Industry showcases the industrial history of Baltimore, including exhibits on canning, garment manufacturing, and other factories. It also features the oldest surviving steam tug, offers special events, and highlights Baltimore’s contributions to American progress. The museum focuses on the technological processes and citizens who built America during the 1800s and 1900s. […]
Baltimore is a historic and cultural destination with attractions such as the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, the National Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center, Cross Street Market, and the Baltimore Museum of Art. The BMA features modern American and early modern art, while Cross Street Market offers a variety of food and goods. The Maryland Science […]
