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Food & Drink: Maryland is well known for its many outstanding restaurants offering fresh seafood caught in Chesapeake Bay. Establishments range from the very expensive to cheap fast-food counters.
Theatres & Concerts: The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra gives concerts in the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and at Oregon Ridge Park for outdoor summer concerts. The Baltimore Opera performs at the Lyric Theater. The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra plays at the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. The Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore is the oldest music school in the country and visitors can attend concerts and recitals by faculty students and guest artists.
Nightlife: Baltimore’s Fell’s Point district is a historic waterfront neighbourhood that was once a shipbuilding centre. Today, it is home to a variety of restaurants and pubs known for their lively atmosphere. The nearby neighbourhood of Canton is rapidly gaining a similar reputation.
Shopping: Shopaholics will want to visit Harborplace and The Gallery, three buildings filled with clothing shops, gift boutiques and eateries located in the heart of the Inner Harbor. Antique lovers should head to Howard Street, better known as Antique Row. About 20 minutes outside of Baltimore, there is a huge array of assorted shops along the main street of Ellicott City. Towson Town Center, north of Baltimore, is a popular mall. Arundel Mills, near Baltimore/Washington International Airport, offers discounted merchandise and entertainment facilities.
Special Events: The following is a selection of events celebrated in 2003:
Mar 23 Maryland Day Celebration, St Mary’s City. Apr 26 Maryland Hunt Cup Race, Glyndon. May 17 Preakness Stakes, Baltimore. Aug 22-Sep 1 Maryland State Fair, Timonium. Aug 29-31 Hard Crab Derby & Fair, Crisfield. Aug 23-Oct 12 Maryland Renaissance Festival, Crownsville. Oct 8-12 Autumn Glory Festival, Oakland. Nov 22 Thanksgiving Day Parade, Baltimore.
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