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B M & T ••• January/February 2015 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 22 distinctive neighborhoods, each with its own flavor and per- sonality. To fully experience this other side of the District, sev- eral guided tours are offered year-round and give visitors a taste of how the locals live. For example, Washington Walks offers two-hour themed walk- ing tours through Georgetown and Dupont Circle. Additionally, visitors can experience a tour of DC's most haunted houses or walk the monuments by moonlight. Every Saturday morning, Washington Walks offers a free walk that highlights a neighbor- hood, historic site or even a shopping district. This is just the tip of the iceberg, so bring those walking shoes and get ready to get fit and have fun exploring Chocolate City by foot. For more information contact Destination DC at (800) 635-MEET. BALTIMORE Baltimore's Inner Harbor has many stories to tell, from its heyday in the 18th century as the nation's leading shipbuilding site, to a major site for oyster canning, steel working, railroad building, immigration port and military supply center. In 1980, the Inner Harbor area underwent a major revitalization with the addition of many attractions, hotels, restaurants and shops. Today, the Inner Harbor is a major tourist destination and port of call for cruise ships. From family-friendly muse- ums and restaurants to satisfy every palate, to exciting nightlife, cultural experiences and spectacular people-watching, Baltimore's Inner Harbor offers more to see and do than you can imagine. And what's more, it's all walkable! Planners and their delegates can take in Inner Harbor attrac- tions like The National Aquarium in Baltimore, the Science Center with its IMAX theater and Planetarium, and the Baltimore Maritime Museum, or they can dine in style at one of many area restaurants. Elegant gourmet cuisine, ethnic foods from around the world and plenty of fresh seafood from Maryland's Chesapeake Bay can be found at the many Inner Harbor eateries. A short walk from Baltimore's Inner Harbor (about one block) is Power Plant Live!, a premier dining and entertainment district that features a variety of restaurants and nightclubs surrounding a com- mon plaza. There is also outdoor seating, which often features live performances. And visitors won't have to stray far to find superb accommoda- tions. Stay Among the Action at an Inner Harbor Hotel, all of which are located around the scenic Baltimore Harbor. Baltimore is known as a city of neighborhoods – more than 200 of them, all with a unique history and feel. Local restaurants, shops and architecture reflect the character of each neighborhood. Come down to Highlandtown, a designated arts and entertain- ment district, for its ethnic history and diversity. Hit Downtown with bustling streets and dozens of attractions. Stroll through Fells Point, a National Historic District, replete with 161 buildings on the National Register. And stop by Little Italy to take in the aroma of Italian cuisine and the sound of bocce ball games filling the streets. For more information contact Visit Baltimore at (410) 659- 7300. Baltimore Maryland inner Harbor Vector Art Credit: Scusi Photo Credit: Olivier Le Queinec