Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
After learning he is the son of Poseidon, a youth (Logan Lerman) must prevent a war among the gods and rescue his mother from Hades, king of the underworld.
Fort McHenry, important in four American wars, is best known as the inspiration for the national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner." The star-shaped fort, built in 1798, was named for a secretary of war under George Washington.
Find out what's going on in Baltimore. With categories like Literature, Business, Charities, Clubs, Community, Conferences, Family Fun, Festivals, Music, Performing Arts, Politics, Singles, Sports and more.
Baltimore Airport is Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Newspapers are Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Chronicle and Sentinel
Baltimore Sports teams are Ravens, Orioles, Greyhounds
Major Baltimore Attractions and Events are Babe Ruth Museum, The Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus , Inner Harbor Easter Celebration, Lotta Art, Preakness
Local Schools are University of Baltimore, Loyola College in Maryland
About Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland, variously known in the past as Charm City and Monument City, was the first U. S. city to adopt the use of 311 as a phone number citizens can call for non-emergency help.
Treat yourself to a breathtaking view of Baltimore and beyond from the Top of the World, the world’s tallest five-sided building. Experience the history of American railroading at the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum and rides, tours and exhibits at the Baltimore Streetcar Museum. The Baltimore Civil War Museum, housed in the President Street Station, was a stop on the Underground Railroad for slaves seeking their freedom and the USS Constellation Museum is the only surviving Civil War battleship still afloat.. The Fire Museum of Maryland is the largest collection for fire fighting memorabilia in the eastern United States. Climb the 228 steps to the stop of the Washington Monument Museum at Mt. Vernon Place. The view is worth the exercise. The Preakness is run here at Pimlico Race Course. Place your bets wisely.
Pick some movies to see a couple of perspectives on Baltimore. There's John Waters' Pink Flamingos and Hairspray on one hand and Barry Levinson's Tin Men and Avalon on the other. Somewhere in the middle is the truth.
Federal Hill's newest dining experience, "The Hill", is a contemporary establishment featuring fresh American cuisine in an innovative atmosphere. The ambiance at The Hill is light and airy-- the perfect blend of casual and fine dining.
