It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Baltimore, MD is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I live in MD. I have very close friends who live in PA. The husband was diagnosed with cancer. It was a diagnosis that came out of left field. It left them reeling with every unknown when they were told it had developed and progressed rapidly. I called a friend, who lives in my home state, to ask if she knew of any companies that could not only provide health care services to my PA friends, but be ready to do so without delays. She referred me to Haley Davis with Always Best Care Senior Services. I called as soon as I hung up. I left a voicemail, and received a call from Haley within 10 minutes. Providing as much detail and information as I could, I was assured they would be able to provide different levels of care as they were needed. She also said that I, or any member of my friends’ family, could call her if we needed anything. Today my PA friend said she emailed Always Best Care Senior Services last night. Later today I heard that Haley responded, and services were put into place. The absolute last thing anyone should have to be concerned about when they are emotionally overwhelmed and physically depleted from a devastating disease is dealing with automated phone systems, reaching the correct departments, filing requests in triplicate, and being told they’ll be put on a waiting list. Absolute Best Care Senior Services is just what the name says. They aren’t just able to provide the services that will be needed, they provide the peace of mind that allows their clients to focus on themselves. That’s what caring and compassion are about. I don’t think I could ever express my gratitude. Thank you.”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Druid Hill Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Charleston or visit Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Baltimore, MD, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Baltimore, MD understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Baltimore, MD 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
A Baltimore County truck driver and his wife are celebrating a $250,000 win on the $10 Money Bags scratch-off game.“I’m still not believing this is real,” a lucky truck driver named Paul admitted as he visited Maryland Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore on June 2.By the time he made that statement, he was well into the process of claiming his top prize on the $10 Money Bags scratch-off ticket. But the en...
A Baltimore County truck driver and his wife are celebrating a $250,000 win on the $10 Money Bags scratch-off game.
“I’m still not believing this is real,” a lucky truck driver named Paul admitted as he visited Maryland Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore on June 2.
By the time he made that statement, he was well into the process of claiming his top prize on the $10 Money Bags scratch-off ticket. But the enormity of what he and his wife were experiencing overwhelmed him. Finding oneself $250,000 richer will do that to you.
The couple were working their way through a grocery list at a Baltimore Food Lion store last week when they realized that they had passed the store’s Lottery vending machine.
“We still had a lot to get and were short on time so we debated going back to get a ticket,” he said. “We almost didn’t, but we doubled back.”
Mindful of the clock, his wife selected the first ticket her gaze fell upon, Money Bags, as the game they’d play. He agreed.
The Money Bags game arrived in stores during February, starting with five $250,000 top prizes. The first of those top prizes was claimed in early May by a Washington, D.C., resident who bought her winning ticket in Temple Hills. Paul and his wife are now celebrating alongside that winner.
“I was mowing the lawn when my wife came outside to get me,” he said, adding that she asked him to guess how much they’d won. “I guessed $500, which is the most I’d ever won, and she pointed up. I made a couple more guesses and she kept pointing. Then she got too excited to wait and showed it to me. 100% disbelief.”
The couple — Paul and Gelila — plan to use their winnings to pay bills and invest in some home remodeling projects.
“We should still have plenty left over to find something fun to do,” he added.
Along with the three remaining top prizes, Money Bags still has two unclaimed $50,000 second-tier prizes and 12 third-tier prizes of $10,000 as of June 2, along with thousands of additional prizes ranging from $10 to $1,000.
The lucky couple found their $250,000 surprise at the Food Lion at 7514 North Point Road. The Baltimore County store received a $1,000 bonus for selling the top-prize winner.
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Are you planning a trip to a French-speaking country or do you need to know French for work, but you can barely speak it? The French Survival Training is for you!Learn how to book a room, order in a restaurant, buy basic items in a store, ask for directions, and understand a flight/train schedule or a phone number, and much more all in French, when you progress from level 1 to 3.The French Academy offers this special course at several levels for complete beginners to elementary speakers in Baltimore and online.
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Severe storms brought major damage to neighborhoods across the Baltimore region Friday afternoon."I saw it get really super dark, and I saw clouds that looked like it could have been a tornado, but I'm not a weather person, so I don't know," said Dorothea Woods, a Dundalk resident.The thunderstorms came on fast, toppling huge trees onto fences, roadways, and cars."There's my car, crushed by a tree!" Jeff Finucane, a Federal Hill resident, said."My husband looked out the window and saw this...
Severe storms brought major damage to neighborhoods across the Baltimore region Friday afternoon.
"I saw it get really super dark, and I saw clouds that looked like it could have been a tornado, but I'm not a weather person, so I don't know," said Dorothea Woods, a Dundalk resident.
The thunderstorms came on fast, toppling huge trees onto fences, roadways, and cars.
"There's my car, crushed by a tree!" Jeff Finucane, a Federal Hill resident, said.
"My husband looked out the window and saw this 80-foot pine tree swaying in the air, and not even ten minutes later it came crashing down," Dundalk's Candice Fulton said.
Also in Dundalk, strong winds tossed around a trampoline, ripped the siding off of homes, tore the roof off, and somehow blew a hole through the side of an apartment building.
Downed power lines even ended up in a neighbor's pool.
In Canton, the storm took the roof off of the Merritt Club and littered the sidewalk with debris.
City authorities said they're dealing with widespread damage, outages, and road closures.
"In terms of trees down, we have approximately 20, with about 8 roads completely blocked. Our forestry crews have been working on that since the start of this storm. We look to have those streets opened up by sometime later this evening."
The National Weather Service said they plan to survey some of the hardest-hit areas on Saturday morning.
According to BGE, the storms left nearly 60,000 customers without power, damaging equipment all across central Maryland, with the hardest hit areas in Howard, Carroll, Baltimore Counties, and Baltimore City.
BGE asks customers to report outages either:
Weather Forecast OfficeWeather.gov > Baltimore/Washington > An EF-1 Tornado struck Baltimore/Dundalk MD Friday May 16th, 2025.Link to NWS GIS Damage Assessment Toolkit viewer with surveyed damage points and pictures....
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Weather.gov > Baltimore/Washington > An EF-1 Tornado struck Baltimore/Dundalk MD Friday May 16th, 2025.
Link to NWS GIS Damage Assessment Toolkit viewer with surveyed damage points and pictures.
Link to all storm damage reported May 16th, 2025.
Public Information StatementNational Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC1246 PM EDT Mon May 19 2025..NWS Damage Survey for 05/16/25 Tornado Event... On the afternoon of Friday, May 16, 2025, a line of severe thunderstorms fueled by unseasonably warm and humid air, moved from eastern West Virginia to the Atlantic. A boundary from early morning storms provided extra wind shear across northeastern Maryland, which helped allow a tornado to form in Baltimore. .Baltimore City MD to Dundalk MD Tornado...Rating: EF-1Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mphPath Length /statute/: 5.8 milesPath Width /maximum/: 75 yardsFatalities: 0Injuries: 0Start Date: May 16 2025 Start Time: 5:51 PM EDTStart Location: Baltimore, MD Start Lat/Lon: 39.2796 / -76.6096End Date: May 16 2025 End Time: 6:01 PM EDT End Location: Dundalk, MDEnd Lat/Lon: 39.2624 / -76.5043National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington Weather Forecast Office staff conducted a ground survey of storm damage that occurred in the City of Baltimore and southeastern Baltimore County on the evening of Friday, May 16, 2025.During the mid-afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms developed across eastern West Virginia and Western Maryland and quickly moved east into the early evening hours. Radar showed a significant increase in organization of this line of storms as it moved from Frederick and western Montgomery counties into Carroll and Howard Counties in Maryland. The first area of concentrated damage was located in Federal Hill Park in the City of Baltimore, where on that hill there were a few uprooted trees and snapped large branches in a linear path heading east towards the Patapsco River. This is where the tornado touched down at 5:51 PM EDT according to weather radar, and then moved across the river south of Fells Point towards the Canton area. A path of uprooted trees and snapped branches was then noted in Canton Waterfront Park, from the shoreline through the park.After this, the tornado moved east towards The Shops at Canton Crossing. This is where the tornado punched a hole near the roofline of the west facing wall of a fitness facility. Once wind entered the building, it lifted off part of the east roof and blew it to the east-southeast. Areas east of the shopping mall consist of rail yards and industrial facilities, where no damage was noted by survey or reported. From Canton Crossing, the storm turned slightly right to the east-southeast, towards Dundalk. The FAA’s Terminal Doppler Weather Radar at Thurgood Marshall Baltimore/Washington International Airport noted the strongest circulation being from this location onward through the end of the life cycle of the tornado. The tornado moved across Interstates 95 and 895 and then through the Holabird Industrial Park, where it did some significant damage to several warehouses. There was also one eyewitness report of seeing the swirl of the tornado while at work during this time. Much of the warehouse damage was due to the wind gaining access into the structures through large garage or bay doors, which then caused uplift and removal of large sections of roofing as well as some damage to walls. One warehouse had a large portion of its structural metal and wood awning damaged. While much of the damage was blown from west to east, convergent tree damage was noted, and at an Amazon warehouse on Holabird Avenue some damage was blown to the north. Two 18-wheel tractor-trailer trucks were blown over at the Amazon facility.The tornado then moved through northern portions of the Dundalk Historic District, causing significant roof and siding damage to several homes and apartments. One of the more significant damage points in this area was a large portion of roofing that was removed from a row of apartments and thrown towards the east-southeast into the next row of apartments. The tornado then continued towards the east-southeast towards Merritt Blvd. The neighborhood just west of Merritt Blvd. received extensive damage, both structurally and to trees. Many of the trees had their middle and upper branches snapped off. The most significant damage in this neighborhood was to a home’s roof that was lofted from the west side of Sunberry Rd. onto Merritt Blvd. The homeowner noted that he witnessed debris being carried through the air right before his roof was removed. Beyond this point, the tornado continued briefly towards the east-southeast towards Stansbury Park. There was some damage in the neighborhood east of Merritt Blvd. that remained consistent with a tornado, particularly a wooden utility pole that had been bent over, but not snapped. Damage beyond this point became uni-directional, providing evidence that the tornado likely lifted around Stansbury Park at 6:01 PM EDT, as the rear-flank downdraft winds undercut the circulation leading to straight-line wind damage towards the east. The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington Weather Forecast Office thanks the Baltimore County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and the Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management for their assistance in conducting and providing information for this storm survey.EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into thefollowing categories:EF0.........65 to 85 mphEF1.........86 to 110 mphEF2.........111 to 135 mphEF3.........136 to 165 mphEF4.........166 to 200 mphEF5.........>200 mph
Maryland isn't a state I've explored as much as its neighbors, but every time I visit, I'm increasingly impressed with all it has to offer. One of my favorite things about the state and its largest city, Baltimore, is its convenience to new and unique places. There are a lot of fantastic day trips near Baltimore, Maryland, because the city is a perfect jum...
Maryland isn't a state I've explored as much as its neighbors, but every time I visit, I'm increasingly impressed with all it has to offer. One of my favorite things about the state and its largest city, Baltimore, is its convenience to new and unique places. There are a lot of fantastic day trips near Baltimore, Maryland, because the city is a perfect jumping-off point for other destinations. It's just outside the DC metro area, and conveniently close to parts of Virginia, making a great spot to stay if you're looking to explore the nation's capitol. It's also on the country's most frequent Amtrak route, the Northeast Regional, which means jumping up and down the coast between Boston and DC is a breeze. Here are just a few day trips from Baltimore that excite me.
Baltimore was one of the key sites in early American history, and its most famous site is Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. Located on Locust Point with an incredible harbor view, this fort played a key role in the Battle of Baltimore, fending off the British Army during the War of 1812. The old cannons that played a key role are still present—and if you ask locals, so are the spirits of the brave men who fell in battle here.
One of my favorite local spots, this historic music venue is located in Alexandria less than an hour outside of the Baltimore area. As part of the DC metro area, it's very accessible, and I love its affordable ticket prices to see famous acts. I've been here twice, to see Chayce Beckham and Phil Vassar, and the music hall-style seating is a great place to see a show and have a classic Southern meal. I recommend the red beans and rice!
As a New Jersey resident, I love a good boardwalk. However, the Ocean City Boardwalk gives even our best a run for its money! Spanning miles with a convenient trolley ride along it, the area features some of the best attractions in the state, including an amusement park with some famous dark rides, an outpost of the popular Ripley's Believe It or Not franchise, and a world-famous seafood buffet named The Bonfire. This is a fantastic place to spend a few days during the summer when it's in full swing, but the 2.5-hour drive can be worked into a day trip with an early start.
I love aquariums, and I've visited them in NJ, NY, and Boston, but I don't think I've ever seen one as spectacular as the National Aquarium in Baltimore. Located in the city center, it's easy to spend the whole day here. The aquarium features hundreds of species in unique ecosystems; you'll find local species, exotic sea life from around the world, and even land animals in what feels a little more like a state-of-the-art zoo.
My favorite thing to do in the Baltimore area has got to be to head into the DC city center and explore the 17 museums that make up the Smithsonian Institution. The stunning dinosaur skeletons at the Natural History Museum and the historic vessels on display at the Air & Space Museum are the most famous. Still, my favorite hidden gem has to be the National Museum of the American Indian, one of the newest museums. It's also home to Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe, a culinary hidden gem spotlighting traditional tribal foods from around the country.
Have you taken any of these day trips near Baltimore, Maryland before? If not, make sure you tell your travel buddy about this article and plan out your own Baltimore adventures! If you're looking for a home base in the area, I was thrilled to find the Homewood Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor right in the city's center. I have always loved this chain for its conveniently large suites and its delicious complimentary breakfast buffet.
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