City Life

You are now in "Charm City, USA" where the benches read, "Baltimore: The Greatest City in America" and the locals call each other "hon!"

Baltimore is a center of art, music, literature, culture and, of course, crabs. The city, located alongside the Chesapeake Bay, was founded in 1729 and named to honor the title of Maryland's founding family, the six Lords Baltimore. Baltimore is officially divided into nine geographical regions, with Charles Street separating East/West and Baltimore Street separating North/South.

Baltimore City Resources

Visit the Baltimore City's website, which contains information about public schools, economic development and tourist attractions. More pages to visit:

• City Services
• Interactive Maps
• Culture and Recreation

Check Out Baltimore's Interactive Kiosks

Explore and discover new restaurants and retailers, find local events, and learn how to navigate through the city when you use one of several interactive kiosks located downtown.

• Learn how to use kiosks.

Live Baltimore

Live Baltimore is a comprehensive organization that promotes the benefits of living in Baltimore City and its 225-plus neighborhoods. The organization provides education and marketing outreach for the public and provides facts about living in the city. Refer to the site for a detailed city index section that includes resource links.