Baltimore or D.C?

[ken]

I'll be traveling to Frederick, MD in early August. I'd like to leave a few days early to engage a city I've yet to visit. Baltimore and D.C. are close. Which should I choose?

D.C. gets points off the bat because I think I have an acquaintance there that could offer a couch for free.

 

[Cary Grant]

Not Baltimore.

 

[Millerp]

If you've never been to DC, go there. Just about every type of museum you can think of (most free) plus
the Capitol, the White House and the National Mall monuments/memorials.

Baltimore has the inner harbor, aquarium and some good Italian restaurants.

 

[ken]

DC it is. Are there any good threads about things to do once I'm there? Nevermind. Found them.

 

[FLMountainMan]

Unless you are a heroin addict or seeking a venereal infection, I am not sure why you would even consider Baltimore. DC is a great place. A lot more expensive and big city than B-More, but also a lot more stuff to do, better energy, etc...

 

[JayJay]

DC, without question, that is unless you're planning to visit with Stitch in Baltimore.

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

If you're already in Frederick, check out Volt, Bryan Voltaggio's restaurant.

 

[Neo_Version 7]



Not Baltimore.

+1

Make sure to stop by Ray's the Steaks while you are in DC. Ray is a friend.

 

[AntiHero84]

I love Baltimore, but I would say DC is your best option.

DC is definitely more tourist friendly with all the museums, monuments, and history. Baltimore has a charm that you don't fully understand unless you live there. There are cool spots, but definitely not the Inner Harbor or other tourist traps.