Throughout the Baltimore region, shoppers will discover elegant malls, charming historic districts, colorful open-air markets, and factory outlet centers that offer deep discounts on name-brand merchandise. Visitors and residents enjoy browsing through unique retail districts in this widely varied environment, where many of the first-rate attractions are often surrounded by one-of-a-kind shops and award-winning restaurants that serve every imaginable cuisine.

Batting cages, tennis courts, athletic centers, miniature golf, swimming pools, skating rinks, playgrounds, family-oriented beaches, and lush parks are scattered throughout the Baltimore region and its surrounding counties. When the weekend arrives, families can choose from an equally wide array of fine museums, living history centers, science and nature centers, and entertainment venues.