I find it interesting that I work at a Baltimore design firm—that was founded in Baltimore—yet, I am the only one that was born and raised and is “from” Baltimore. I have lived in Baltimore all of my life. I wouldn’t call myself an expert on the city, but I do love to explore more about the history, different neighborhoods, new restaurants—everything! 

The Baltimore Sun posted a link this week titled, 100 things we love about Baltimore and obviously I scoured through it to get ideas for things I haven’t seen and to see if any of my “loves” were on there. So it got me thinking—I wonder what all of my co-workers find to be their favorite thing about Baltimore. And what is it that they loved from their hometown. Here are the results!

Aaron
Hometown: outside of White Lake, MI
Favorite thing about back home: National Cherry Festival in Traverse City
Favorite thing about Baltimore: Mountain Bike Trails around Loch Raven Reservoir

Andy
Hometown: Redding, CT
Favorite thing about back home: The Sycamore in Bethel, CT for it’s 50’s carhop style and French-Style Steakburgers and Homemade Rootbeer in a frosty mug!
Favorite thing about Baltimore: Oregon Ridge Park – and while there, hiking to the top of the ski overlook.

Andrea
Hometown: Princeton, WV
Favorite thing about back home: Being in the mountains!
Favorite thing about Baltimore: Being close to water - specifically the harbor by Fort McHenry. Another favorite is Peter’s Inn in Fell's Point.

Nicolette
Hometown: Washington Township, NJ
Favorite thing about back home: Driving down to Stone Harbor Beach & Brigantine Beach as often as possible. Two of South Jersey's best beaches! (only 45min away from home)
Favorite thing about Baltimore: Films on the Pier at Broadway Pier, Fell's Point during the summer months.

Dave
Hometown: Richmond Hill, Ontario
Favorite thing about back home: Street Hockey and Canada’s Wonderland
Favorite thing about Baltimore: Jogging at Druid Hill Park around the reservoir

Kuoting
Hometown: Lubbock, TX
Favorite thing about back home: Chip's, a local hole-in-the-wall sports bar, with all my friends. It was our designated meeting spot. Hilarious nights with such good people and the best bar food in town.
Favorite thing about Baltimore: Walking along the water by Fell's Point at night. There's so much good food, fun and lots to see!

And lastly—my favorite thing about Baltimore? The social sports leagues! I have played on kickball, softball and football teams. Tell us what YOU love about Baltimore! We can't wait to hear.