Consider captivating Baltimore for your next event

Often overlooked as a meeting or incentive destination, Baltimore, Maryland is an excellent choice for your next event. Baltimore is known for its large and vibrant harbor area, unique museums and neighborhoods, and its interesting historical significance.  Did you know that Baltimore is the birthplace of our National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner”? Visitors can learn about the events that inspired Francis Scott Key’s epic poem at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.

Baltimore is also well-known for its architecture, characterized by several different styles spanning two centuries, much of which is heavily inspired by European design. Standout examples of Baltimore’s intriguing architecture include the Baltimore Basilica, the oldest Catholic Cathedral in the United States, and the Emerson Bromo-Seltzer Tower, a 15-story clock tower inspired by the Italian Palazzo Vecchio in Italy.

Visitors to Baltimore have the opportunity to take in a variety of major sporting events as the city is home to the Baltimore Orioles MLB baseball team, the Baltimore Ravens NFL football team, and FC Baltimore Christos soccer team, making the city a great destination for sports enthusiasts or any sport-related events.

Baltimore is Maryland’s largest city and economic capital. It is home to many major U.S. companies. Baltimore is also an important hub for medical research and development as it is the home of the John Hopkins Hospital, one of the premier hospitals in the world, along with the highly acclaimed John Hopkins University.

Baltimore is conveniently located just 20 miles north (1 hour drive) of Washington DC and has a variety of large convention hotels offering over 10,000 guest rooms downtown. The Baltimore Convention Center is 608,968 square feet, with a total enclosed area of 400,000 square feet. The city also offers a variety of unique venues for meetings or events large and small. Planners can choose from fascinating locations such as The National Aquarium, Maryland Zoo or Science Center, Camden Yard ballpark, or even aboard a chartered harbor ship.

With so many captivating sights and activities, a wealth of top-notch hotels and an extensive selection of exceptional meeting and event spaces, Baltimore is a fantastic place to host your next meeting or incentive trip! Please learn more about Baltimore and other exciting international meeting and incentive destinations by contacting dwheeler@summitpg.com with AdelmanSummit.