About Baltimore
It’s known as “Charm City”—diverse and vibrant, rich in our nation’s history, famous for its food, distinctive neighborhoods, sports teams and legends, and filled with cultural and family friendly attractions.
Whether you want to tour the home ballpark of the Baltimore Orioles or Baltimore Ravens stadium, visit the site that inspired the writing of the “Star Spangled Banner”, experience a traditional Chesapeake Bay crab feast, shop till you drop at the Inner Harbor, enjoy some of Baltimore’s famous art museums, or party into the night, Baltimore offers something for everyone at any season of the year. Even if you’ve been to Baltimore before, you’re sure to discover something new when you visit for the 12th World Congress.
Some things to do while you’re in Baltimore, all just a short walk or cab ride from the Hilton Baltimore:
- Sports Legends Museum
- Geppi’s Entertainment Museum
- American Visionary Art Museum
- Maryland Science Center
- National Aquarium
- Port Discovery Children’s Museum
- National Pinball Museum
- Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Baltimore
Once you’re in Baltimore, stop by the City Info Desk near World Congress Registration. Knowledgeable and helpful members of the Baltimore City Fire Department CISM Team will be there ready to answer your questions about what to see and do, where to eat, and more.


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