by David | November 4th, 2009
The Inner Harbor of Baltimore has been one of the United States’ major trading ports since the 18th Century. During the 1970′s it also started to become a cultural hub for the Baltimore fine restaurant and service industry, art museums and galleries, and venues for entertainment and activity such as the center, Harborplace, and the Baltimore National Aquarium. There is an observation deck at the top of the World Trade Center, which provides breathtaking views and stunning opportunities for panoramic photos of the entire area. Down on the ground floor of the Harbor, there are street vendors and performers, it is not necessary to spend a lot of money for dinner and a show on the streets surrounding the harbor. It is for these reasons that the Inner harbor is one of the most visited and most photographed areas of the city. There are many eclectic neighborhoods that surround the Inner Harbor, and in each one you will find a variety of cultural and fine dining experiences and a plethora of places to go to experience a bit of the nightlife of Baltimore all within walking distance.
The trading and seafaring communities have a played a role not only in the history of Maryland, but in the history of the United States on the whole. The American revolution was staged when the merchants of the city became outraged by the taxes the British were trying to impose upon them, which resulted in a trade agreement in which all the merchants signed, agreeing to not trade with Great Britain. The merchants and the trade industry still flourished world wide. During both world wars, the city became one of the leading ship builders in the country. The years following the Great Depression caused Baltimore quite a bit of suffering, but urban renewal and revitalization that began in the late 1970′s, and continues to this day, has made Baltimore into one of the most livable city’s in the country. It is hip and traditional, funky and classical. It is everything about culture, about business, about ethnic groups and ideas, all rolled into one.
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