National in Baltimore

[Orioles1954]

Although I hate sea food, I will echo the sentiments of Rich. This is an extravaganza not to be missed for baseball fans. The Babe Ruth and Sports Legends are essential visiting places, and only across the street from the Convention Center! The Orioles will be in town, so come and visit the best cathedral for baseball in the world (my biased sentiment). Also within walking distance are

1.) The Inner Harbor and hundreds of shops/eateries
2.) The National Aquarium (go there!)
3.) The Maryland Science Center
4.) ESPN Zone and the neighboring Hard Rock Cafe

Parking will cost anywhere from $15-25 daily based on availability and day.

James

[Leon]

Did I hear someone say "buffet"? Count me in!!

[Rich Klein]

I'll ask my friends exactly where; but we walked to it from Camden Yards! Which means we can walk to that place from the show

A little more expensive then the buffet we eat lunch in sometimes (BTW, lets do lunch on Monday if you can -- either Tin Star or the Buffet, you choose)

Rich

[Jay Wolt]

James, don't forget Fort McHenry where the Star Spangled Banner was written.
Its on one of the stops in the Inner Harbour via the water taxi's

[toppcat]

I plan to attend the National for sure this year, will likely just hop on Amtrak.

The food in Balto is quite good but the nabes beyond the Inner Harbor and Fells Point can be dangerous, especially at night. I have run into problems in Baltimore twice after wandering (not that far off) off the beaten track and friends of mine have too. Camden Yards is a great place for a ballgame, for sure but ya gotta watch yourself in Baltimore.

[Orioles1954]

Very True!

Don't get lost in Baltimore.....it is very easy to do, just be very very aware of your surroundings. For those who like more of the bar/tavern scene....Fells Point is definitely the place for you. The food in Little Italy is tremendous, but the surrounding neighborhoods are dangerous. I've only seen one person shot in my life, and it was passing through one of those places. The stadium complex and Inner Harbor really saved Baltimore.

[baseballfan]

its close this year, last time i went to a national was NJ 03, so i hope i get to go for atleast one day.