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Visiting Towson

Area Attractions

Towson is a college town, conveniently located near the cultural, recreational and entertainment attractions of Baltimore and Washington, D.C. 

	Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Eight miles south of campus is downtown Baltimore, affectionately known as Charm City, is home of the National Aquarium, Orioles baseball, Ravens football, Fort McHenry and Fells Point. You’ll also find waterfront restaurants and shopping, clubs and nightlife, art galleries, professional theater and tourist attractions.

• Baltimore Attractions
• National Aquarium
• Oriole Park at Camden Yards
• Baltimore Ravens
• Fort McHenry
• Inner Harbor Restaurants and Shops

Down the road in Washington, D.C., you can visit the nine Smithsonian museums, the National Mall, the Washington Monument and the Capitol.

• Washington, D.C. Attractions
• Smithsonian Institution