Ready to Explore B’more?
First things first. How do I get from the airport to downtown?
That depends. How did you fly in? Baltimore has three major airports within a 60-mile radius: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI); Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA); and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). We recommend flying into BWI for the easiest commute downtown – Airport Transportation
Is Baltimore a walkable city?
Yes! With offsite events happening at TWS2024 almost daily – Maryland Science Center, Patagonia Baltimore, National Aquarium – we asked Visit Baltimore for some tips about navigating the city. Each of the offsite events are approximately 1-1.5 miles from the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor and surrounded by numerous restaurants and waterfront views. It makes for an enjoyable and easy-to-navigate walk with friends but is still in the heart of a bustling city. To ensure you’re able to explore the city with confidence, please consider the following precautions:
- Travel in groups of three or more.
- Remain in well-lit, high traffic areas.
- Plan your route ahead of time so you don’t get lost.
- Stay alert to your surroundings
- Keep your phone and other valuables tucked into your bag or pocket.
- Don’t hesitate to ask a uniformed officer, guide, security professional, or TWS staff for help or guidance.
Looking for a ride instead?
Catch the Charm City Circulator, a FREE bus that has 4 routes going N/S/E/W to many great neighborhoods and a few landmarks! In fact, the Orange Route picks up just outside of the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor (Eutaw St. – Camden Yards – EB) and has a stop at the National Aquarium. Check out the Charm City Circulator for more information and to view live bus tracking.
Water more your style?
Jump on the Harbor Connector for FREE for a quick cruise across the harbor…and back again.
Did you drive?
Parking at the hotel is on a first-come, first-served basis, but there are also numerous other parking lots in the city. Visit Baltimore suggests using Spot Hero to find parking or as an alternative to hotel parking.
Looking for other options?
Find a TWS staff member and we’ll be happy to help. TWS staff will have a limited number of Uber vouchers for those needing assistance getting to and from TWS off-site events.
If this is your first TWS conference, also check out our latest TWS Webinar Series post titled, “Safety, Professional Behavior, and Networking: Attending Your First Annual Conference“