9 Things You Can Only Brag About If You're From Baltimore
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Jamie Alvarenga
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A lot of outsiders like to put Baltimore down. Sure, the city isn’t perfect but what city is? Next time someone insults Charm City, just let them know a few of these impressive facts. We’ve earned our bragging rights. 🙂
Crabs, oysters, rockfish, you name it.
Did you know that Lexington Market dates back to 1782?
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It's called The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (say that three times fast). You can visit to see all the little details and even take a tour.
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For example, Jada Pinkett Smith was born in Baltimore and attended Baltimore School for the Arts. For a list of more Maryland celebrities, click here.
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And at the B & O Railroad Museum, you can still ride along the first commercial mile of railroad tracks.
Purple pride! The Ravens won the Superbowl in 2001 and 2013. We hope to add many more dates to that list.
Head to some of Baltimore's neighborhoods and you're sure to find mouthwatering homemade food. City restaurants often rank in various lists.
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We may get knocked down, but we get back up again. True Baltimoreans know that there's no place like home.
What are some other impressive things about Baltimore? Why do YOU like to brag about Charm City? Let us know below.
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