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2019

APRIL 2019

THE STARS AMONG US SOUTH BALTIMORE LEARNING CENTER (SBLC) GALA WHAT TO EXPECT: Dance the night away at a cocktail-style party. Enjoy an amazing band and delicious fare from local restaurants. Participate in amazing luxury raffle showcases. Have fun with friends and party with a purpose on this celestial night! Proceeds from the event support more than 700 learners a year on their educational journey. DATE: Saturday, April 13, 7:30-11:30PM LOCATION: Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel ATTIRE: Festive cocktail EVENT CHAIRPERSON: PRICE: $50 YP PRICING: N/A CONTACT: [email protected]

PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MARYLAND (PPM) 14TH ANNUAL SPRING GALA WHAT TO EXPECT: Raises important funds to serve the more than 35,000 Maryland women, men, teens and families who rely on PPM each year for quality, affordable healthcare and education, no matter what. DATE: Thursday, April 25 LOCATION: American Visionary Art Museum ATTIRE: EVENT CHAIRPERSON: PRICE: YP PRICING: CONTACT: [email protected]

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION MEMORY BALL WHAT TO EXPECT: DATE: Saturday, April 27, 7PM - Midnight LOCATION: Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel ATTIRE: Black Tie EVENT CHAIRPERSON: PRICE: $400 YP PRICING: N/A CONTACT: (410) 561-9099

MAY 2019

STRONG CITY BALTIMORE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: “GET ON UP! - AN OUT OF SIGHT BIG NIGHT” WHAT TO EXPECT: Get On Up! will feature food tastings from 50 local restaurants, a 007-themed martini competition sponsored by the Baltimore Bartenders’ Guild, a costume contest, interactive pop-up experiences, silent and live auctions, DJs, live music. DATE: Friday, May 10, 6PM - Midnight LOCATION: Hoen Lithographic Building ATTIRE: EVENT CHAIRPERSON: PRICE: Starting at $125 YP PRICING: N/A CONTACT: (410) 261-3500

POWER52 FOUNDATION PRESENTS LIVE AT THE COVE! WHAT TO EXPECT: Guests are invited to share in the excitement of the evening with sumptuous food and beverages, energetic musical selections, special guest appearances, and remarkable networking opportunities. The evening will begin with a VIP cocktail hour, and then unfold into the main event with the dance floor being open all evening. DATE: Friday, May 10, 7PM LOCATION: Citron ATTIRE: EVENT CHAIRPERSON: PRICE: Starting at $150 YP PRICING: N/A CONTACT: [email protected]

BE A HERO: AN EVENING BENEFITING BALTIMORE CHILD ABUSE CENTER WHAT TO EXPECT: DATE: Friday, May 10, 7:45PM - Midnight LOCATION: The Hippodrome Theatre ATTIRE: Cocktail EVENT CHAIRPERSON: Mandee & Steven Heinl and Brett & Julie Cohen PRICE: $75 YP PRICING: N/A CONTACT: [email protected]

MARYLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS, DANCING FOR THE ARTS “HAVANA CLUB” GALA WHAT TO EXPECT: An evening filled with glitz and glamour, The Dancing for the Arts features local celebrities and leaders who compete in a ballroom dancing competition to raise money for the Center. This year’s gala theme is Havana Club and will include open dancing and live music performed by The Klassix. DATE: Saturday, May 11, 6:30-11:30PM LOCATION: Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel ATTIRE: Black Tie Optional EVENT CHAIRPERSON: First Lady Yumi Hogan (Honorary) PRICE: $250 YP PRICING: N/A CONTACT: [email protected]

BALTIMORE HEBREW CONGREGATION 9TH ANNUAL NIGHT OF THE STARS WHAT TO EXPECT: Join comedian, actress, writer and television producer Susie Essman, Live and Unscripted. DATE: Saturday, May 16, 6PM LOCATION: Baltimore Hebrew Congregation’s Dalsheimer Theater ATTIRE: EVENT CHAIRPERSON: Linda Litofsky & Brett Cohen PRICE: Starting at $65 YP PRICING: N/A CONTACT: [email protected]

JUNE 2019

TORCH GALA TO BENEFIT SPECIAL OLYMPICS MARYLAND WHAT TO EXPECT: An evening filled with inspirational messages emceed by WBAL TV 11 personalities, locally-sourced cuisine presented by Copper Kitchen, craft beverages, and a live and silent auction. DATE: Thursday, June 6, 6-10PM LOCATION: Under Armour House at Fayette ATTIRE: EVENT CHAIRPERSON: PRICE: YP PRICING: CONTACT: [email protected]

ASSOCIATED BLACK CHARITIES (ABC) GALA WHAT TO EXPECT: DATE: Saturday, June 8 LOCATION: Martin’s West ATTIRE: EVENT CHAIRPERSON: PRICE: YP PRICING: CONTACT:

THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY MARYLAND MAN & WOMAN OF THE YEAR GRAND FINALE GALA WHAT TO EXPECT: DATE: Friday, June 14, 7-11PM LOCATION: Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor ATTIRE: EVENT CHAIRPERSON: PRICE: YP PRICING: CONTACT: [email protected]

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY TASTE FOR LIFE WHAT TO EXPECT: Enjoy creative cuisine and fine wine while toasting an end to cancer. Guests will enjoy an afternoon of live entertainment, both live and silent auctions, and more. DATE: Sunday, June 23, 2-6PM LOCATION: Horseshoe Casino ATTIRE: EVENT CHAIRPERSON: Damon Hall PRICE: Starting at $85 YP PRICING: N/A CONTACT: [email protected]

NOVEMBER 2019

JDRF MD HOPE GALA WHAT TO EXPECT: DATE: Saturday, November 2, 6PM LOCATION: Hilton Baltimore ATTIRE: EVENT CHAIRPERSON: PRICE: YP PRICING: CONTACT: [email protected]

THE REGINALD F. LEWIS MUSEUM ANNUAL GALA WHAT TO EXPECT: DATE: Saturday, November 9, LOCATION: ATTIRE: EVENT CHAIRPERSON: PRICE: YP PRICING: CONTACT: (443) 263-1800

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neverwasmag · 6 years

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In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, Canada’s railway companies built grand hotels along the routes of the country’s burgeoning rail network. Many of these hotels were built in French château- and Scottish baronial-inspired styles, rich in dormers, towers and turrets.

When air travel started to compete with the railways in the second half of the twentieth century, many of the hotels struggled. Some were closed and torn down. The ones that survived are now national landmarks.

Let us take you on a tour of the grandest of Canada’s railway hotels.

Windsor Hotel, Montreal

The original Windsor Hotel, seen from what was then called the Saint James Cathedral in Montreal, Canada, 1897 (McCord Museum)

The Windsor Hotel in Montreal, Canada with the North Annex completed, 1906 (McCord Museum)

The first of the grand railway hotels, the Windsor, embodied the commercial success of Montreal, then Canada’s largest city.

It took a few years for the hotel to become successful, but by the turn of the century it had become the center of Montreal’s elite social life. A fire in 1906 provided the impetus for an expansion, doubling the number of rooms. During their royal tour of Canada in 1939, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth stayed at the Windsor.

Grand staircase of the Windsor Hotel in Montreal, Canada, 1878 (McCord Museum)

Rotunda of the Windsor Hotel in Montreal, Canada, circa 1878 (McCord Museum)

Dining room of the Windsor Hotel in Montreal, Canada, 1878 (McCord Museum)

Another fire destroyed a third of the hotel in 1957. The damage was so extensive this time that the original building had to be torn down entirely. The Windsor continued to operate out of the North Annex, built in 1906, but the hotel fell into decline. It closed in 1981. The North Annex is now an office building.

Banff Springs Hotel, Alberta

The original Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, Canada, 1902 (Library of Congress)

The Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, Canada, 1929 (William J. Oliver)

The Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, Canada, 1966 (Wikimedia Commons/Robeyclark)

The Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, Canada, September 17, 2017 (Wikimedia Commons/Stephen Swift)

Located in the Banff National Park of Alberta, the Banff Springs Hotel has gone through several iterations.

The original hotel, which opened in 1888, was an Alpine structure adorned with stone accents, dormers and turrets. But it had accidentally been built the wrong way around, with its back to the mountain vista. Expansions were made in 1902. Only four years later, plans were drawn up for a complete overhaul. Walter Painter, the architect, designed an eleven-story tower in concrete and stone, flanked by two wings, this time facing in the right direction. For a time, the so-called Painter Tower was the tallest building in the country.

Dining hall in the Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, Canada, November 13, 2010 (Wikimedia Commons/Adam Jones)

Back terrace of the Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, Canada, August 17, 2013 (Gregg Jaden)

Hallway in the Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, Canada, November 3, 2013 (Wikimedia Commons/James Levy)

World War I delayed the completion of Painter’s plan. It wasn’t until after a fire in 1926 had destroyed what was left of the original hotel that his two wings were finally completed.

Place Viger, Montreal

Old postcard of the Place Viger in Montreal, Canada (McGill Library)

Aerial view of the Place Viger in Montreal, Canada, 1921 (British Library)

The Place Viger in Montreal, Canada, March 21, 2014 (Wikimedia Commons/Thomas1313)

Killing two birds with one stone, the Place Viger in Montreal served as both a railway station and a grand hotel. Built in the Châteauesque style, inspired by French Renaissance architecture, it opened its doors in 1898.

The Viger competed with the Windsor Hotel. The first was favored by French-speaking elites, the second catered to Anglophones.

When the city’s commercial center shifted northwest in the beginning of the twentieth century, the hotel lost its appeal. The Depression forced it out of business in 1935. The railway station continued to operate until 1951. The building was then converted into office space. A highway was built next to it in the 1970s, straight through the historical heart of the city, making the whole area undesirable.

In recent years, the Viger and its surroundings have seen a revival. The building is now home to apartments as well as offices.

The Empress, Victoria

Postcard of The Empress hotel in Victoria, Canada, circa 1908

View of The Empress hotel in Victoria, Canada in the late 1910s or early 1920s (J.S. Horne)

The Empress hotel in Victoria, Canada, August 1930 (F.P. Keen)

The Empress hotel in Victoria, Canada, September 25, 2005 (Steffen Sledz)

View toward the Inner Harbor of Victoria, Canada with the back of The Empress hotel on the left, May 25, 2008 (Pat David)

The Empress hotel in Victoria, Canada, May 1, 2017 (Wikimedia Commons/Dllu)

The Empress hotel in Victoria, British Columbia, was built in the first decade of the twentieth century to accommodate Canadian Pacific’s steamship service, whose main terminal was just one bloc away. When Canadian Pacific ceased its passenger services to the city, the hotel was successfully remarketed as a resort to tourists.

The interwar years were the hotel’s heydays. Edward, Prince of Wales waltzed into dawn in the Crystal Ballroom in 1919. His brother, then-King George VI, and his wife, Queen Elizabeth, attended a luncheon at the Empress in 1939. Shirley Temple, the American actress, stayed there to escape kidnapping threats in California.

In the 1960s, it looked like the Empress might be demolished to make way for a modern, high-rise hotel, but local opposition thwarted this (diabolical) plan. Instead, the hotel was renovated.

Another renovation followed in 1989, when a health club and indoor swimming pool were added. The most recent restoration was in 2017.

Château Laurier, Ottawa

1912 view of Ottawa, Canada with the Château Laurier and Union Station on the right (Ottawa, Library Bureau)

The grandest of Canada’s railway hotels

The Château Laurier in Ottawa, Canada, 1916 (Library and Archives Canada)

The Château Laurier in Ottawa, Canada, 1947 (BAnQ Vieux-Montréal)

The Château Laurier in Ottawa, Canada, August 28, 2010 (Michel Rathwell)

The Château Laurier in Ottawa, Canada, August 15, 2015 (Wikimedia Commons/Red Castle)

Built in tandem with Ottawa’s downtown Union Station between 1909 and 1912, the Château Laurier was built by Canada’s Grand Trunk Railway, which later merged into the Canadian National Railways. The hotel was named after Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier, who supported its construction.

Although it looks French from the outside, the interior of the hotel is more English or Scottish. Until a restoration in the 1980s, the lobby featured dark-oak panelling and a railed gallery overlooking the double-height space and trophies of the hunt.

An east wing was added in 1929, adding 240 rooms to the hotel. An Art Deco-style swimming pool and spa were added the following year.

The hotel was the place to be and be seen in those years. Richard Bedford Bennett, a native of New Brunswick, lived in the Château Laurier during his stint as prime minister from 1930 to 1935. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s English- and French-language radio stations operated out of the hotel’s top floors from 1924 to 2004.

Given its proximity to Parliament Hill, the American Embassy and other government buildings, and the fact that it has hosted many political meetings over the years, the hotel is sometimes referred to as “the third chamber of Parliament”.

Fort Garry Hotel, Winnipeg

Postcard of the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, Canada, 1920 (University of Alberta Libraries)

Hand-colored photograph of the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, Canada, post 1920 (University of Alberta Libraries)

The Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, Canada, post 1920 (University of Alberta Libraries)

The Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, Canada, September 22, 2017 (Jessica Losorata)

Also built by the Grand Trunk Railway, the Fort Garry Hotel was the largest building in Winnipeg, Manitoba when it opened in 1913. The architecture was inspired by the Château Laurier as well as the Plaza Hotel of New York, which had been built six years earlier.

Canadian National Railways took over the hotel when it acquired the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in 1920. The prominent John Draper Perrin family of Winnipeg bought it in 1979. It was later operated by a Quebecer hotelier. Now it is an independent hotel again.

Royal York, Toronto

The skyline of Toronto, Canada with the Royal York on the left, 1930 (Wikimedia Commons)

1945 advertisement for the Royal York in Toronto, Canada (BPL)

The Royal York in Toronto, Canada, August 27, 2007 (Lord of the Wings)

The Royal York in Toronto, Canada, July 30, 2010 (Udo Dengler)

The Royal York in Toronto, Canada, July 18, 2017 (Robin Stevens)

Lobby of the Royal York in Toronto, Canada, July 28, 2017 (Viv Lynch)

Built across the street from Toronto’s Union Station, the Royal York was the tallest building in the British Empire when it opened its doors in 1929. It was state-of-the-art. The hotel had ten elevators to reach all 28 floors. All 1,048 rooms were equipped with radios and private showers. Amenities included a concert hall and a golf course. Opening night, on June 11, 1929, was the city’s most exciting social event of the year.

The hotel was modernized in the early 1970s. The marble pillars in the lobby were covered with wood panelling, contemporary wall lamps were added and the rugs were replaced with carpet.

Some of these changes were reversed in the late 1980s, when the Royal York underwent a $100-million restoration. A health club and pool were also added. The hotel’s in-house nightclub, the Imperial Room, was converted into a ballroom and meeting hall.

The Bessborough, Saskatoon

The Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon Canada, May 14, 1985 (The StarPhoenix)

The Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon Canada, May 21, 2015 (Robert Linsdell)

The Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon Canada, June 16, 2017 (Ted McGrath)

The Bessborough (or “Bess”) in Saskatoon, the largest city of Saskatchewan, was built by the Canadian National Railway in the early 1930s. Deliberately resembling a Bavarian castle, the hotel was named after the governor general of Canada at the time, Sir Vere Ponsonby, the Earl of Bessborough.

The Depression delayed the hotel’s opening until 1935. It was hailed as a sign of progress for what was still a relatively small city at the time. A railway hotel put Saskatoon on the map.

A $9-million restoration was completed in 1999 to return many of the hotel’s historical features.

A tour of the grandest of Canada's railway hotels, built in the late 1800s and early 1900s In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, Canada's railway companies built grand hotels along the routes of the country's burgeoning rail network.

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baltimorecheckbook · 4 years

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Inner Harbor hotel sells for $80M

The hotel last sold for $157 million in 2005.

from https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2020/07/09/baltimore-renaissance-harborplace-hotel-sells.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search

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wikitopx · 5 years

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Here are the best cheap hotels in Baltimore!

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1. Hyatt Place Baltimore / Inner Harbor

Hyatt Place Baltimore / Inner Harbor tucked near Fells Point provides a fresh mix of style and innovation in a living neighborhood with great local cultural attractions, shopping, and restaurants.

2. Holiday Inn Express Baltimore at the Stadiums

The property of our Baltimore hotel is ideal for sports fans, tourists and business travelers alike, as we are located next to Horseshoe Casino, away from Raven's M & T Bank Stadium, four miles from Oriole Park at Camden Yards, five minutes from Inner Harbor Baltimore and eight miles from Baltimore Washington (BWI) Airport.

Our hotel location ensures easy access to the best of Baltimore.

3. Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Center

The Best Western Hotel & Conference Center is conveniently located off I-95 with plenty of free parking. We offer a complimentary scheduled shuttle to the Inner Harbor, the Baltimore Convention Center and Johns Hopkins Hospitals.

As seating is limited, guests are required to sign-up for this service at the Front Desk. Room amenities include a microwave/refrigerator, coffee maker, iron/ironing board and hairdryer.

4. Holiday Inn Express Baltimore-Downtown

Holiday Inn Express Hotel in downtown Baltimore is currently accepting guests' bookings after July 26, 2009. Completely new in 2009, Holiday Inn Express Hotel Baltimore Downtown has located a block from I-83. City center in the heart of city businesses and government districts.

5. Admiral Fell Inn

Admiral Fell Inn in Maryland seems like the home of a nineteenth-century sea captain.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Baltimore Downtown/Inner Harbor

Residence Inn by Marriott Baltimore Downtown / Inside Harbor in Baltimore, a Maryland hotel downtown. Our Inside Harbor Baltimore, MD Hotel is the perfect place for travelers visiting the city for work or pleasure.

We offer 188 studio, one, and two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens and spacious living and dining areas. The Residence Inn by Marriott Baltimore Downtown / Inner Harbor is an ideal choice among Baltimore hotels near the Inland Harbor for visitors to visit in a day, a week, a month or longer.

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Baltimore Inner Harbor

Awarded Hotel of the Year 2008 from Days Inn Worldwide. Just added a new coffee shop serving Seattle's Best Coffee! The Days Inn will Exceed your expectations!

8. Courtyard Baltimore Downtown/Inner Harbor

The new, modern lobby at Downtown Downtown Stadium / Inland Port offers greater flexibility and choice for our customers.

9. Lord Baltimore Hotel

Historic Elegance in the heart of Baltimore Welcomes to the Lord Baltimore Hotel, housed in a stunning French Renaissance building and located in the heart of downtown Baltimore, MD and just three blocks from the famous Inner Harbor.

The historic Lord Baltimore Hotel offers free services such as high-speed wireless Internet access, HD TV with sixty free channels, custom-designed bedspreads, luxurious pillow mattresses and more.

10. Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown

Indigo Hotel offers all the amenities you would expect from a classic, independent, upscale hotel. From our complimentary wireless internet to the full-service restaurant and service that is second to none.

More ideals for you: Top 10 Cheap hotels in New Jersey

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crazyblondelife · 6 years

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Boston City Guide - Some of My Favorite Places

While I don’t pretend to be an expert on things to do in Boston, I can tell you the places that I’ve enjoyed going the last few times that I’ve been to visit my daughter Rebecca. This trip, my youngest daughter Sarah, came from Nashville and met us there. It was her first trip and unfortunately, it was very very cold so we made the best of it by shopping, eating amazing food, and exploring new neighborhoods.

NEWBURY STREET - BOSTON

Newbury Street is Boston's most enchanting street….it may not be the very best shopping, but the charm definitely makes up for that. Eight blocks filled with salons, boutiques, and fabulous dining. Boston's Newbury Street has something for everyone. Some of my favorite shops are Aesop for the most fabulous skincare products, Rag and Bone for an amazing selection of jeans and boots and Alice and Olivia for funky fun clothes.

STEPHANIES ON NEWBURY STREET - LOVE IT FOR LUNCH

Restaurants come and go on Newbury Street, but Stephanie’s On Newbury is one of my favorites! Stephanie’s is casual elegance at its best with one of city’s most fashionable sidewalk cafés, although it was too cold to eat outside while we were there! You’ll love the bar and lounge overlooking Exeter Street and cozy sky-lit dining spaces…not to mention the lobster guacamole!

BOSTON FINE ARTS MUSEUM

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced that the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, is one of 13 buildings to receive a prestigious 2011 RIBA International Award for architectural excellence.

From the opening of its first location in Copley Square through today, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), has undertaken a series of renovation and expansion projects. We were fortunate to see the Frida Kahlo exhibit while we were there, which was beyond excellent!

CHICKADEE RESTAURANT

Chickadee Restaurant is a small restaurant with delicious food that we found on this trip! Chickadee is a New England born and Mediterranean inspired restaurant situated in the heart of Boston’s Innovation and Design Building. Named after the state bird of Massachusetts, Chickadee is a collaboration between long time friends and industry veterans, Chef John daSilva and Ted Kilpatrick. We enjoyed the atmosphere, the food, and the wine selection was excellent! Pictured below are chickpea fries that we devoured!

TATTE BAKERY

Founder Tzurit Or started Tatte Bakery & Café in 2007, baking 20 hours a day in her home kitchen and selling her delicious creations to Boston farmers’ markets. After only one summer, Tatte expanded to its first brick-and-mortar bakery in Brookline, Massachusetts. When she opened her very first location she wanted it to feel welcoming, as if someone was hugging you, a home away from home. She has since opened eleven Tatte cafes but the aim has always remained the same; each Tatte has its own individual sense of identity, feel and style but they all stay true to the original spirit – to what Tatte is all about. Tatte has become one of my favorite places to go for brunch while in Boston and I promise, you will not be disappointed!

BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

Established in 1848 by an act of the Great and General Court of Massachusetts, the Boston Public Library was the first large free municipal library in the United States. In 1986, the National Park Service designated the McKim building a National Historic Landmark, citing it as “the first outstanding example of Renaissance Beaux-Arts Classicism in America.” Within the McKim Building are exquisite murals series by John Singer Sargent, Edwin Austin Abbey, and Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, a peaceful inner courtyard, and additional works of famed sculptors and painters that can be viewed via the library’s daily art and architecture tours.

FAIRMONT COPLEY PLAZA

This luxury downtown Boston landmark hotel has been a symbol of the city's rich history and elegance since its gala opening in 1912. Centrally located in Boston's historic Back Bay, Fairmont Copley Plaza sits steps away from the Boston Public Library, historic Beacon Hill, and the Freedom Trail. This historic landmark Back Bay hotel is a luxury four diamond property located only a few blocks from the Hynes Convention Center, Copley Place Mall and the boutiques of Newbury Street. We didn’t stay there this time, but we had a delicious lunch there and coffee every morning. It’s so elegant and beautiful that I just love being there! We’ll definitely be staying at the Fairmont next time we’re in Boston.

EATALY BOSTON

“In November 2002, the Eataly concept was born from Oscar Farinetti’s idea sketched on a piece of paper.

The idea was simple: to gather under one roof high-quality food at sustainable and reasonable prices for ALL, celebrate Italian biodiversity, and create an informal, natural, and simple place to eat, shop, and learn.

The name EATALY is a fusion of two words: EAT and ITALY

As a result, Eataly stands for “Eating Italian” which encompasses the history and the food culture of Italy, the ease to prepare its dishes, and the many qualities that Italy has to offer.

After five years of research and hard work, the first Eataly opened its doors in Torino on January 27, 2007, when an old vermouth factory was transformed into Eataly Torino Lingotto – the very first multifunctional marketplace dedicated to Italian excellence in the world.

And the rest is history. Since then, Eataly has expanded, with more than 35 locations throughout Italy and the world.” If you’ve never been to Eataly, find one and go. It’s an experience like no other! I could spend days wandering around and especially eating!

SEPHORA AT COPLEY PLACE

We all love to shop and it was so cold during our visit that we spent some time in the mall (ok, maybe a lot of time). We totally enjoyed getting our makeup done by Anastasia Beverly Hills makeup artists at Sephora! My favorite new makeup palette that I got while I was there is the Norvina palette by Anastasia Beverly Hills. I’m still trying to replicate the exact look!

FRENCHIE RESTAURANT - AMAZING FOR DINNER OR FOR BRUNCH

Frenchie Restaurant is a French cuisine made in house using locally sourced and sustainable products. Served with awesome wines and cooked by executive chef Alex Falconer.

SOUTH END NEIGHBORHOOD

The last day we were in Boston, was of course, the prettiest and warmest, and we had such a nice time walking around and exploring the South End Neighborhood! The South End is a culturally rich neighborhood with restored Victorian row houses surrounding charming English-style squares. We loved popping in the cute boutiques and seeing the beautiful architecture.

WESTIN COPLEY PLACE

We stayed at the Westin Copley Place while in Boston. It’s a large hotel and the best part about it is that it is connected to two large malls…The Prudential Center and Copley Place. This was so nice, especially on the day that the high was 23 degrees, because we didn’t have to go outside. I’m not sure I could live in Boston because of the cold, but it’s a great place to visit! Maybe my next trip should be in September instead of February! I would love to go and see Boston Harbor when it’s warm!

The two pictures of the city were taken from our room at the Westin. The views were breathtaking!

A few other restaurant recommendations for eating out in Boston are Alden and Harlow, Southern Proper for fun and very casual Southern food, Puritan & Company, Pammy’s, Oleana and Mare Oyster Bar. There are so many, but these are ones that we’ve enjoyed!

I hope this guide helps if you’re planning a trip to Boston! Thanks so much for reading today! Please be sure to check out my Pinterest Boards as I’ve been trying to get them more organized and add great Spring fashion!

#Boston #travel #City guide

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nunoxaviermoreira · 6 years

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Baltimore Inner Harbour 2013 by Greg Reed 54 Baltimore Inner Harbor The Inner Harbor is a historic seaport, tourist attraction, and landmark of the city of Baltimore, Maryland. It was described by the Urban Land Institute in 2009 as "the model for post-industrial waterfront redevelopment around the world."[1] The Inner Harbor is located at the mouth of Jones Falls, creating the wide and short northwest branch of the Patapsco River. The district includes any water west of a line drawn between the foot of President Street and the American Visionary Art Museum. The name "Inner Harbor" is used not just for the water but for the surrounding area of the city, with approximate street boundaries of President Street to the east, Lombard Street to the north, Greene Street to the west, and Key Highway on the south. The harbor is within walking distance of Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium. A water taxi connects passengers to Fells Point, Canton, and Fort McHenry. History While Baltimore has been a major U.S. seaport since the 18th century, the historically shallow water of the Inner Harbor (prior to manipulation through dredging) was not conducive to large ships or heavy industry. These were concentrated in Locust Point, Fell's Point, and Canton. In the mid-20th century, Baltimore suffered from the economic decline of restructuring common to many industrial cities in the United States. Old harbors were abandoned with the arrival of container ships after World War II. Later, the old harbors were adapted as focal points to reconnect cities with their waterfronts, and develop public spaces, tourism, business, and housing.[2] During the 1940s, John H. Threadgill, the head of the Steamship Trade Association, initiated a study for a cross-harbor bridge.[3] A bridge across the Inner Harbor of Baltimore was one idea that was discussed frequently. In his capacity as head of the association, Threadgill ultimately recommended that the idea for a cross-harbor bridge be abandoned, due to the fact that Baltimore relied heavily on a shipping trade and fears that the bridge would negatively impede the flow of shipping traffic at the Port of Baltimore.[4] Threadgill was named head of Baltimore's Port Commission during the 1950s.[5] In the 1950s, economic changes ended both the freight and passenger use of the Inner Harbor, such as the Old Bay Line's steamers. Rotting warehouses and piers were eventually torn down and replaced by open, grass-covered parkland that was used for recreational purposes and occasional large events. The waterfront was gradually transformed with award-winning parks and plazas surrounded by office buildings, hotels and leisure attractions, which reversed the city's decline and became a model for urban renaissance in cities around the world.[6] The renewal of Baltimore's Inner Harbor area began with the adoption of the 33-acre (13 ha) Charles Center project by the City Council and Mayor Thomas D'Alesandro in March 1958. Between 1958 and 1965, Baltimore renewed the center of its business district by rebuilding Charles Center with office buildings, hotels, and retail shops. At the beginning of mayor Theodore R. McKeldin's second term in 1963, the redevelopment program was expanded to include 240 acres (97 ha) surrounding the Inner Harbor. Corporate headquarters and hotels were built around the shoreline of the Inner Harbor. A public park and promenade were added for leisure activity and community gatherings. On July 4, 1976, following the rendezvous of Tall Ships in New York for the U.S. Bicentennial, eight ships from other nations visited Baltimore, where they attracted a huge number of tourists. This interest helped spur the development of other tourist attractions – including the National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, and the Harborplace festival marketplace (operated by The Rouse Company), which opened on July 4, 1980.[7] The nearby Baltimore Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Baltimore Hotel added to the services and resulted in population density and visitors. With the success of the Inner Harbor in the 1970s and 1980s, Baltimore became a worldwide tourist destination and model of urban planning and development. It influenced more than 100 other cities and won more than 40 national or international awards, including a citation by the American Institute of Architects in 1984 as "one of the supreme achievements of large-scale urban design and development in U.S. history."[8] In recent years, the area along the waterfront to the east of the Inner Harbor (in the direction of Fells Point and Little Italy) has been developed with condominiums, retail space, restaurants, and hotels – an ongoing project known as Harbor East. While little development land remains around the Inner Harbor, the available land has been subject to many plans, which have not been realized. Recently completed projects include mixed-use developments incorporating office space, street-level retail, and condominiums, as well as hotel projects such as the Ritz Carlton Residences, a condominium project on Key Highway at the southeast corner of the Inner Harbor. 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Best known as a ferry terminal, Cherbourg-Octeville has more ropes: The Cité de la Mer museum, for example, will take you back to the golden age of transatlantic travel and is housed in a cavernous Art Deco ocean liner terminal.

Cherbourg also has the largest man-made harbor in the world, taking seven decades to complete and still guarded by sea forts at its entrance. Combining this with the solid Roule Hill and the town carries a harsh military atmosphere, but has a more peaceful side. The Cotentin Peninsula is a verdant chequerboard of apple orchards, cider presses, and châteaux with landscaped gardens. Discover the best things to do in Cherbourg-Octeville.

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1. La Cité de la Mer

Cherbourg’s showpiece is this great science and history museum inside the harbor’s former Transatlantic maritime terminal. This 240-meter-long Art Deco hall was finished in 1928 and in its time was full of amenities including its own post office.

The museum opened in 2002 and draws on its legacy. There was a space reserved for the Titanic, called into Cherbourg five days before it sank.

And on the military side of things you can board France’s first nuclear submarine, Le Redoutable, launched in 1967. Children will also be wild for aquariums, with 17 tanks (including the tallest European tank) containing 4,000 marine creatures.

2. Rade de Cherbourg

Anyone fascinated by seafaring will want to see more of the largest man-made harbor in the world. This was announced in 1853, after 70 years of working on a scale far beyond any other project in an era other than the construction of St Petersburg.

In July and August, there are four hours a day aboard the 82-seater Adèle. This boat departs from the Pont Tournant and makes a pick-up at the La Cité de la Mer, before sailing off into the 1,500-hectare harbor.

You’ll see the kilometers of seawalls and three fortresses, all the while getting amazing facts and figures about this record-breaking site.

3. Musée Thomas-Henry

Housed in a purpose-built gallery, the Cherbourg Canh Fine Arts Museum features a formidable painting from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The museum's patron in the 19th century was art patron Thomas Henry, who donated a collection including Murillo, Jacob Jordaens, Rigaud, Muffin, and Vouet.

A young Jean-François Millet, later of Barbizon School, came to paint these paintings. Years later, the museum acquired Millet's second-largest work, after Musée dieuOrsay in Paris. Also from the 19th century are sublime pieces by Boudin, Théodore Rousseau, and the Impressionist Paul Signac.

4. Parc Emmanuel Liais

Emmanuel Liais was the mayor of Cherbourg twice until the end of his life, but before that, he had learned everything from discovery to astronomy to botany. During his travels through Brazil and the Far East, he collected samples that he brought back to Cherbourg.

Many of the 400 plant species in the greenhouses at this botanical garden descend from these expeditions. The garden is free and is less than a 10-minute walk from Pont Tournable.

You can get acquainted with exotic species like African Encephalartos, have edible stems and can live for 1,000 years. Outside there are rhododendrons, palms, and a stunning Monterey cypress.

5. Basilique Sainte-Trinité

Among Cherbourg’s oldest buildings in this 15th-century church, which has seen a lot of conflict in its time. The church’s predecessor was destroyed in the 100 Years’ War, while this one needed a lot of reconstruction after being sacked during the Revolution.

When it was restored at the beginning of the 19th century it became one of France’s first Neo-Gothic churches. From Place Napoleon, you can explore impressive famous churches and carved churches.

Then inside there are very unusual reliefs above the arcades in the nave, which were carved in the 1400s and portray a Danse Macabre in memory of the plagues that had recently swept the region.

6. Musée de la Libération

Atop the Montagne du Roule, the highest point in the town is a museum dealing with the liberation of Cherbourg, which took place on 25 June 1944.

The site, 117 meters above the Channel, adds a lot to the attraction: The museum is in a fortress from the rule of Napoleon III, built at a time of raised tensions between Britain and France, and later fortified by the Germans who excavated tunnels in the hill.

The inner galleries recount life in Cherbourg during the war, as well as the events of June 1944 when it became the first major French port to be liberated by the Allies. As you leave the museum you’ll be confronted by a wonderful panorama of the historic harbor.

7. Batterie du Roule

The system of tunnels dug by the Germans under the fort is open to the public on a guided tour arranged by Cherbourg’s tourist office. You’ll don a hard hat with a headlamp and go into a network of chambers excavated to serve the heavy artillery installed here to defend the harbor.

The battery was classed as a French historic monument in 1995, and the reinforced concrete openings still look impenetrable more than 70 years after they were built. As you explore the tunnels you’ll be able to see bats hanging from the ceilings.

8. Parc du Château des Ravalet

On the eastern outskirts of Cherbourg, is an interesting Renaissance hotel on the picturesque campus. The Château was built between 1562 and 1575 using alluring blue schist for its material. This house is private but is not open on French heritage days many times a year.

The rest of the time it sets the scene for the gardens, which are open all year round and recognized as a “jardin remarquable”. The gardens as they appear now were landscaped in 1872, with winding paths, centuries-old trees, two ponds, a grotto, and an exquisite 19th-century greenhouse.

9. Local Gardens

Given the abundance of greenery on the Cotentin Peninsula you could spend a day hopping from one show garden to the next. Moments from Cherbourg are Renaissance Château de Nacquevill, with an English garden landscaped in a small niche with azaleas, fragrant flowers and a view of the ocean.

Meanwhile, Château de Vauville has a botanical garden with 1,200 different species from the southern hemisphere. These subtropical ferns, palms, and colorful flowers are nourished by a balmy microclimate and contrast with the dignified stone architecture of the castle.

10. Beaches

Cherbourg isn’t famed for its beaches, and a lot of the neighboring coast is windswept and wild. But on hot days there are a few bays not far away. Querqueville on the west side of the giant harbor wall of Cherbourg is the nearest family beach: This is a long sandy bay with playgrounds for youngsters, a bar and a restaurant.

You have to go a little further for the best in the area, Plage de Scioto. But a 20-minute drive is worth it, as this is a Blue Flag beach in a cinematic natural environment. There’s low, rolling surf that is monitored by lifeguards in summer and a generous sweep of golden sand to relax and play on.

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