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Baltimore, Maryland
Restaurants, shops and fun abound in Maryland’s largest City. The tall downtown buildings form an impressive skyline over a restored and dynamic waterfront. The Inner Harbor has become one of America’s hottest travel destinations, boasting major attractions such as the National Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center, Camden Yards Stadium Complex, and the Baltimore Maritime Museum.
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Alan Beck is the visionary behind FunMaps, a vibrant online destination dedicated to LGBTQ+ travelers and adventurers. With a passion for exploring the world and uncovering hidden gems, Alan created FunMaps to provide inclusive, informative, and inspiring travel content.
As an avid traveler and storyteller, Alan curates engaging guides, expert travel tips, and firsthand experiences to help the LGBTQ+ community navigate the world with confidence. Whether it’s uncovering the best queer-friendly destinations, sharing must-visit hotspots, or offering exclusive travel deals, Alan’s mission is to make every journey unforgettable.
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Bearadise International Bear Festival 2024
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The Heretic Atlanta
Experience the vibrant pulse of LGBTQ+ nightlife at The Heretic Atlanta. Located at 2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, it's where unforgettable nights and pulsating beats await
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Elevate Your Nights at Sanctuary Nightclub
Sanctuary Nightclub, an LGBTQ+ haven, is where your nightlife adventures begin. With its pulsating beats and welcoming atmosphere, it's the place to dance, connect, and create lasting memories.
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Soar High with Atlanta Eagle: Upcoming Events Await!
Discover the vibrant LGBTQ+ scene at the Atlanta Eagle. From electrifying parties to themed events, there's always something exciting on the horizon. Don't miss out; explore upcoming events at Atlanta Eagle and join the celebration.
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Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride: Embracing Inclusivity in Fashion
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride: Embracing Inclusivity in Fashion
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Explore luxurious accommodations around the city of Atlanta, Georgia
Hotel Ulysses
lysses is a hotel in Mt Vernon, Baltimore mere steps away from the city's most celebrated cultural attractions. Living inside the storied nine-story Latrobe Building on East Read Street, once home to seven-time Baltimore mayor Ferdinand Latrobe, and many lonely bachelors after that, Ulysses is an ever-evolving monument to Baltimore’s iconic contradictions and unhinged visions. 116 rooms, four auspicious suites, clandestine drinking parlors, and a restaurant, Ulysses is a place for transportive gathering, for filth and reverie — the high priest of the fever dream.
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1840s Plaza
1840s Carrollton Inn is a boutique hotel comprised of a series of interconnected row homes, dating back to the early 19th century. This luxurious hotel boasts historic quality antiques and decorative furnishings.
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Admiral Fell Inn
Admiral Fell Inn delivers charming amenities and services to enhance your getaway. Our guests enjoy unique floor plans and amenities, breakfast, signatures events, free athletic passes, Choice Privileges and pet friendly accommodations.
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Biltmore Suites Hotel
This Turn-of-the-Century Victorian hotel, formally the Shirley Madison House, features 25 rooms and suites and a continental breakfast. Located in the heart of the Mount Vernon District of Historic Downtown, Baltimore.
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Baltimore Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor
The hotel boards a brand new Hilton Fitness by Precore® USA Center, featuring premium cardiovascular and strength training equipment with entertainment, as well as a heated indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna.
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Hotel Indigo
Hotel Indigo Baltimores 162 guest rooms and suites blend charming historic details with modern services and amenities. Custom-designed murals, spa-inspired bathrooms and hardwood floors create an atmosphere of urban residential style.
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Lord Baltimore Hotel
The Lord Baltimore Hotel is the iconic grand dame of Baltimore and it has been brought back to its full grandeur and glory by Rubell Hotels A reimagined classic landmark for a new generation of travelers. The Lord Baltimore was built in 1928 by architect William Lee Stoddart.
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Rachael's Dowry
Located in the impeccably restored home of a brick baron, Rachaels Dowry is as elegant today as it was when it hosted George & Martha Washington in 1798. With beautiful gardens, a comfortable library and parlor, and a quiet location right in downtown Baltimore, you'll want to call Rachael's Dowry home.
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Sheraton Inner Harbor
Unwind in one of our 338 pet-friendly rooms and suites, affording you appealing views of the harbor or downtown. Relax with pampering sleep-centric amenities and exclusive privileges for Club-level guests. If you're here for a meeting or wedding, our expansive event facilities are sure to impress.
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Walt's Inn
Walt's Inn is located at 3201 O'Donnell Street & S. East Avenue in the Canton Neighborhood of Eastern Baltimore, just 3 blocks east of Canton Square, about 1.5 miles east of Fells Point and 2.8 miles from Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
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Baltimore National Aquarium
Stunning exhibits and more than 11,000 aquatic animals'plus the widely lauded new exhibit, Animal Planet Australia, make this Inner Harbor destination Baltimores most popular attraction. The nonprofit National Aquarium opened in 1981, the jewel of Baltimore City's Inner Harbor redevelopment.
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Historic Ships In Baltimore
Historic Ships in Baltimore is the steward of the US Sloop-of-War Constellation, US Submarine Torsk, US Coast Guard Cutter Taney, Lightship 116 "Chesapeake", and Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse. It is also the custodian of related artifacts, materials, and histories from these national treasures, celebrating over 200 years of naval and maritime history.
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Mount Vernon Place
Washington Monument & Mount Vernon Place. 200 years ago, Baltimoreans envisioned and commenced one of the most beautiful urban spaces in America: Mount Vernon Place. A competition was held for the monuments design, which Robert Mills won in early 1814 with an elaborate initial concept. Mills is credited with being the first native-born American to become a professional architect, and would decades later design the Washington monument for the nations capitol.
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Club Orpheus
What started as a safe haven in the 60s for lesbians became a beacon for people of alternative lifestyles since! We've kept the tradition of being not only LGBTQ friendly, but all alphabet friendly! Come in, enjoy some great music in a place that feels like home.
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Factory 17
Historic Ships in Baltimore is the steward of the US Sloop-of-War Constellation, US Submarine Torsk, US Coast Guard Cutter Taney, Lightship 116 "Chesapeake", and Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse. It is also the custodian of related artifacts, materials, and histories from these national treasures, celebrating over 200 years of naval and maritime history.
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illusions Bar and Theater
Washington Monument & Mount Vernon Place. 200 years ago, Baltimoreans envisioned and commenced one of the most beautiful urban spaces in America: Mount Vernon Place. A competition was held for the monuments design, which Robert Mills won in early 1814 with an elaborate initial concept. Mills is credited with being the first native-born American to become a professional architect, and would decades later design the Washington monument for the nations capitol.
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RYE of Baltimore
Welcome! RYE is the revered craft cocktail bar in the heart of Fells Point. Inspired by the rich history of our neighborhood and the textured past of craft barmanship, our team strives to provide a unique experience celebrating the cocktail.
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The Gallery One Bar
This casual no-attitude bar is welcoming to men and women. Laid back and relax.
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The Rowan Tree
The Rowan Tree has been established since 2002 as a spot for people to relax and enjoy a tasty cocktail. We welcome the pool players, dart throwers, drag queeners and happy hour enthusiasts. Sit back, relax, have a drink... you're amongst friends!
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Annabel Lee Tavern
Annabel Lee Tavern is a cozy/eerie little tavern in Canton. The name Annabel Lee is taken from the last published work of Edgar Allan Poe. Annabel Lee Tavern is a little tavern located a bit off the beaten path in the Canton area of Baltimore. It is here that we hope that our guests feel at home. We offer friendly service and affordable cuisine. Our food is what we like to call upscale comfort.
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B&O American Brasserie
Housed in a historic Beaux Arts building that once served as the headquarters of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, B&O provides a relaxed-yet-elegant atmosphere in which to enjoy contemporary American fare. While our name gives a nod to the gilded age of the railroad, the locally sourced, seasonal food is definitely up to the minute. The buzzing happy hour and fantastic craft-cocktail program make B&O one of the city's favorite hangouts.
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Black Olive
After a renovation of the Fells Point General Store in 1997, The Black Olive sits in quaint elegance on the cobblestone section of Bond Street in old Fells Point, Baltimore's waterfront Jewel. Though the restaurant itself is twenty years old, the spirit from which it springs holds a story that stretches through multiple generations. ~ 12 Greek Restaurants in the U.S. Where Wine Is Golden - WINE AND SPIRITS MAGAZINE
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Charm City Cakes
When his dream of slaying on the guitar in a rock band wasn't paying the bills, Chef Duff Goldman turned to his talents as a classically trained pastry chef and metal craftsman and founded Charm City Cakes in Baltimore, MD in 2002.
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City Cafe
A local favorite with a citywide following, serving you delicious food with warm service in a relaxed, modern setting. City Cafe is conveniently located in Baltimore's historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, just off of I-83 and not too far from Penn Station. Whether you are joining us for a weekend brunch or pre-theater meal in our restaurant, a party with your closest friends, or enjoying a craft cocktail at our Italian marble bar.
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Fells Point Tavern
Fells Point Tavern is an upscale local tavern with a sophisticated dark-wood setting that invites locals, travelers and everyone in-between to a comfortable & lively atmosphere. Serving bistro-style food for lunch and dinner and an impressive collection of local craft beers on tap, we also offer live music throughout the weekend starting Thursday nights!
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Red Emma's
Baltimore in 2004 was a very different place then it is today. When we started, radical, self-managed collective spaces were few and far between. While there were many amazing activists, radical artists, and politically engaged thinkers and writers in the city, there was no place to bring them together to spark encounters and conversations. We like to think that our establishment has helped change that.
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20th Century Gallery
If you would like to plan a visit to the Gallery, please see "contact" info in order to call ahead. Hours of operation are variable. The Gallery is located on Baltimore's historic Antique Row, where a concentration of shops and dealers carry a wide variety of media and vintages of antiques and art. Antique Row is located near the Washington Monument, Walters Art Museum, Maryland Historical Society, and the Maryland Institute College of Art.
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B&O Railroad Museum
In the late 19th century, an overzealous publicity agent developed a trade show exhibit for a major American railroad headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. This exhibit survived the railroad that sponsored it and grew to become a "national treasure" of railroad artifacts. Today, it comprises the collection of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum, the oldest, most comprehensive American railroad collection in the world.
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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Internationally recognized as having achieved a preeminent place among the world's most important orchestras. Acclaimed for its enduring pursuit of artistic excellence, the BSO has attracted a devoted national and international following while maintaining deep bonds throughout Maryland through innovative education and community outreach initiatives.
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Baltimore Museum of Art
The BMAs internationally renowned collection encompasses more than 95,000 objects. The galleries showcase an exceptional collection of art from Africa; important works by established and emerging contemporary artists; outstanding European and American paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts; ancient Antioch mosaics; and exquisite textiles from around the world.
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Baltimore Center Stage
Baltimore Center Stage ignites conversations and imaginations by producing an eclectic season of professional productions across two main stages and an intimate 99-seat theater, and through engaging and inspiring community and education programs. Everything we do at Center Stage is led by our core values' chief among them being Access For All.
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Corradetti Glassblowing
Anthony Corradetti moved his thriving glassblowing business to Clipper Mill in 2005 after an already accomplished career spanning 30 years. His works are included in many private, corporate and museum collections. The space is an independent studio where glasswork is created everyday including large scale installations, lighting projects, and tabletop pieces for home or office.
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Galerie Myrtis
Founded in 2006, Galerie Myrtis is a contemporary fine art gallery which represents emerging to mid-career artists who have achieved regional, national and international acclaim. The gallery was originally located on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. In 2008, Galerie Myrtis relocated to Baltimore, Maryland occupying a 2,500 square foot space on Charles Street near the Station North Arts and Entertainment District.
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Baltimore Museum of Industry
The Baltimore Museum of Industry is a connection factory. Only when you suit up to shuck oysters, develop your own video game, or watch a blacksmith forge iron does your connection reveal itself.
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The Charles Theatre
The only theatre of its kind in Baltimore, The Charles has the unique distinction of offering first-run specialty films in addition to Hollywood movies, foreign films and cinema classics. The 1150-seat, 23,000 square-foot movie house is located in one of Charles Streets most intriguing historic buildings.
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The Walters Art Museum
The only theatre of its kind in Baltimore, The Charles has the unique distinction of offering first-run specialty films in addition to Hollywood movies, foreign films and cinema classics. The 1150-seat, 23,000 square-foot movie house is located in one of Charles Streets most intriguing historic buildings.
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AHF - Baltimore
AIDS Research, Pharmacy, Testing for the CommunityThe Los Angeles-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is a global nonprofit organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to over 1,000,000 people in 43 countries. We are currently the largest provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the U.S.
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Baltimore OUTloud
Baltimore OUTloud is Mid Atlantics premier independent voice of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ)community .We provide comprehensive news, provocative opinions, and the latest in local entertainment and are published bi-weekly every other Friday by Pride Media Limited, and delivered throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
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Maryland LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Going into our third year as an organization,the Maryland LGBT Chamber of Commercehas solidified itself as a leading advocate for LGBT-owned and operated business within the state of Maryland and the surrounding region.We now have over 150 Members throughout the state, and are fortunate to have some fantasticsponsorssupporting us as we head into another jam-packed programming season.
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Maryland LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Going into our third year as an organization, the Maryland LGBT Chamber of Commerce has solidified itself as a leading advocate for LGBT-owned and operated business within the state of Maryland and the surrounding region.We now have over 150 Members throughout the state, and are fortunate to have some fantasticsponsorssupporting us as we head into another jam-packed programming season.
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The Pride Center
During the late'60s and early'70s a number of lesbian journals began publication in Baltimore. In 1972, the Baltimore Chapter of the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) was established. There were also groups for African-American lesbians and, in 1973, gay and lesbian Catholics. Gay student groups at local universities and the Baltimore Pride rally both appeared in 1975, and that spring the Baltimore Gay Alliance (BGA) held its first meeting.
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Allen Edmonds
An American Legacy That Began in 1922 In 1922, Allen Edmonds founder Elbert W. Allen launched his new shoe company in Belgium, Wisconsin. From the start, we became known as a'new kind of shoe company.' That's because of Allens innovative manufacturing techniques to make fashionable and durable shoes that were nail-less and shank less (meaning they had no uncomfortable metal bar under the instep), which were an instant success."
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B. Willow
Going into our third year as an organization,the Maryland LGBT Chamber of Commercehas solidified itself as a leading advocate for LGBT-owned and operated business within the state of Maryland and the surrounding region.We now have over 150 Members throughout the state, and are fortunate to have some fantasticsponsorssupporting us as we head into another jam-packed programming season.
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Drama Mama Bookstore
Here at the Drama MaMa Bookshop we believe in the written word. Whether these written words come together in order to pass down priceless information or simply to keep us organized as we go about our day, we know that there's magic in every stroke of your pen. So whether you are embarking on a new journey, creating a world that's all your own, planning a better tomorrow or just being mindful of today. We're here right along with you.
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Harbor East
New Distinction. Since 1996, Harbor East has built its reputation as a premier destination for national employers, successful retailers, and sophisticated visitors and residents. Once an area known for its ghosted warehouses dating back to Baltimores 19th-century industrial boom, we worked patiently to rebuild this iconic waterfront neighborhood into a beautiful skyline.
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Imperial Half Bushel
Opened on Baltimore's Historic Antique Row in 1976 by Frederick, Nancy & Patrick Duggan Imperial Half Bushel was a shop specializing in antique and estate silver. Much of our stock celebrates the heritage of silver production in Baltimore including examples of the repoussé designs made famous by Samuel Kirk, Andrew E. Warner, and the later generations of manufacturing silversmiths that finally concluded with the closing of Kirk-Stieff Inc.
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Macy's Baltimore
Opened on Baltimore's Historic Antique Row in 1976 by Frederick, Nancy & Patrick Duggan Imperial Half Bushel was a shop specializing in antique and estate silver. Much of our stock celebrates the heritage of silver production in Baltimore including examples of the repoussé designs made famous by Samuel Kirk, Andrew E. Warner, and the later generations of manufacturing silversmiths that finally concluded with the closing of Kirk-Stieff Inc.
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