Most people judge Baltimore from what they see on TV or movies. This fuels questions that can be stereotypical and downright wrong, so today, we’re here to clear some of it up. Here are 12 questions people ask when you’re from Baltimore, and how to answer back.
- Have you seen The Wire?
Flickr / emdot Yes, we’re fans.
- Is Baltimore like The Wire?
Flickr / Zorah Olivia In some spots, yes. But please don’t judge an entire city by those areas.
- Is Baltimore safe?
Flickr / romana klee Again, it has its high crime areas (like most cities), but there are also plenty of neighborhoods perfect for living and raising families.
- What the heck is a chicken box?
Yelp / Robert C. It’s exactly what it sounds like, and nobody makes em like they do in Baltimore.
- What’s the best food to eat in Baltimore?
Flickr / jennifer yin The list could go on and on… We recommend a Faidley’s crab cake, or one of Baltimore’s other iconic foods from this list.
- What does hon mean?
Flickr / Nick Hall It’s a high-in-the-sky hairstyle from decades past, as well a term of endearment among Baltimoreans.
- What is there to do in Baltimore?
Flickr / Angi English So many things! Visit the National Aquarium, explore the Patterson Park pagoda, visit the zoo, and more. For a list of Baltimore’s best attractions, click here!
- How about outdoor space?
Flickr / stephencearley We have that too! Check out some of the best natural hidden gems around Baltimore here.
- What’s the weather like?
Flickr / Jonathan Julian Pretty much like any other northeastern state. On snow days, you’ll often find Baltimoreans going on a winter walk, helping each other shovel out parking spots, or sledding.
- Are you a Ravens fan?
Flickr / Keith Allison Yes! It’s hard to live in the city and NOT be one.
- What about the Orioles?
Flickr / Keith Allison We are forever faithful to the O’s, no matter how their season goes.
- How’s the nightlife?
Flickr / Kelvin Flores We have several neighborhoods worth exploring at night. To get your dancing on, head to Power Plant Live, or for bar hopping, we recommend Canton and Fells Point.
For another relatable Baltimore list, click here!
Flickr / emdot
Yes, we’re fans.
Flickr / Zorah Olivia
In some spots, yes. But please don’t judge an entire city by those areas.
Flickr / romana klee
Again, it has its high crime areas (like most cities), but there are also plenty of neighborhoods perfect for living and raising families.
Yelp / Robert C.
It’s exactly what it sounds like, and nobody makes em like they do in Baltimore.
Flickr / jennifer yin
The list could go on and on… We recommend a Faidley’s crab cake, or one of Baltimore’s other iconic foods from this list.
Flickr / Nick Hall
It’s a high-in-the-sky hairstyle from decades past, as well a term of endearment among Baltimoreans.
Flickr / Angi English
So many things! Visit the National Aquarium, explore the Patterson Park pagoda, visit the zoo, and more. For a list of Baltimore’s best attractions, click here!
Flickr / stephencearley
We have that too! Check out some of the best natural hidden gems around Baltimore here.
Flickr / Jonathan Julian
Pretty much like any other northeastern state. On snow days, you’ll often find Baltimoreans going on a winter walk, helping each other shovel out parking spots, or sledding.
Flickr / Keith Allison
Yes! It’s hard to live in the city and NOT be one.
We are forever faithful to the O’s, no matter how their season goes.
Flickr / Kelvin Flores
We have several neighborhoods worth exploring at night. To get your dancing on, head to Power Plant Live, or for bar hopping, we recommend Canton and Fells Point.
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