5Welcome to Charm City
6Baltimore by the Numbers
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How To
Spice up virtual meetings with these interactive activities .
CONTENTS
THE ADAPTABILITY ISSUE
MADONNA DELLE LACRIME ( DETAIL ) BY ADRIAN KELLARD . 1981 . CARVED AND PAINTED WOODEN HEADBOARD . GIFT OF REGINA DELUISE . DISPLAYED AT THE AMERICAN VISIONARY ART MUSEUM .
Blk Swan , in Harbor East , offers dynamic variations on American classics , in an “ urban elevated ” ambiance .
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Spaces
Find the perfect outdoor space for your next event .
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Taste
Discover creative culinary concepts that weathered the pandemic .
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Meet Local
Learn how to make diversity , equity and inclusion a top priority for your events .
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Key Industries
Meet Baltimore ' s innovative healthcare heroes .
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Planning Resources
39 Getting Here , Planning and Promoting
50 The Last Word 52 Hotels & Lodgings 58 Event Venues 66 Restaurants & Nightlife 77 Convention Resources
MAPS
8 Neighborhoods Map 18 Convention Center Area Map
MEETING & EVENT PLANNING GUIDE
ON THE COVER
Baltimore-based illustrator Audrey Estok (@ audreyestok ) captures the surrealness of our pandemic world combined with the innovation needed to preserve and adapt .
FALL 2021
Finding our way in a new world
DUE TO THE COVID-19 pandemic , city rules and regulations are frequently changing . We encourage you to verify hours and safety protocols with each establishment you plan to visit .
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