I’m really excited to interview Tyson Koska of OnTrajectory.com about Baltimore, Maryland. Tyson’s tips for the best things to do in Baltimore are awesome because he grew in up the Baltimore area and never left. Tyson now runs a business in Baltimore and is raising a family there.
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You must try the blue crabs when visiting Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore is known as the “Charm City” and is the birthplace of the U.S. national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The Charm City nickname came about in 1974 after a trash collector and police strike caused the city to boost local morale and encourage tourism. Visitors would receive a charm bracelet and could add charms by visiting five different attractions.
Now the city is known for its tremendous Inner Harbour, Edgar Allan Poe (he lived there and is buried there), and delicious blue crabs.
We share a lot of resources and local suggestions in today’s podcast, but you should also check out Visit Baltimore, the local convention and visitor’s bureau. They are a wealth of information and can help you plan an itinerary based on your time, budget, and interests. To save money during your visit, buy The Harbor Pass to save up to 28% off some of the most popular attractions.
If you’d like to learn how to travel for free using airline miles and hotel points, check out my free 7-day email course.
The Aquarium and Marriott at the Inner Harbor
Getting around Baltimore
The local airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), which is about 10 miles to the Inner Harbor. The CityLink light rail will get you from the airport to the Inner Harbor in less than an hour. Use our Expedia tool below to find flight, hotel, and rental car options.
Tyson says that, if you’re staying downtown, there’s no need to rent a car. Uber and Lyft are excellent ways to get around. The light rail and subway system are also an option to avoid renting a car.
If you need to rent a car, click here for the best offers from Avis, Budget, or Hertz.
If you only need a car for a couple of hours, you can rent by the hour with Zipcar. Join now to get $25 loaded into your account.
Hear great live music at Power Plant Live on Friday and Saturday nights.
Places we talked about on the podcast
Here is a map of all of the places we talked about on the podcast episode with Tyson Koska about Baltimore, Maryland. You can zoom into the map and click on each dot to explore the city.
- Red dots = best places to eat in Baltimore, Maryland
- Green dots = best things to do in Baltimore, Maryland
- Yellow dots = best places to stay in Baltimore, Maryland
Who is Tyson Koska?
Tyson Koska is the founder and CEO of OnTrajectory.com. This personal finance modeling tool helps people better understand their finances and chart their course to financial independence. It works for people just starting out as well as those who are just a few years away from retirement.
You can explore the impacts of taxes, investment returns, and other decisions on your ability to reach your goals. Users can keep track of their progress and test assumptions to see how different scenarios affect your finances. OnTrajectory.com is currently offering a free 14-day trial for new users to try out their software.
Tyson and his family at a local sunflower farm
Here are a couple of articles from OnTrajectory and a podcast where Tyson was a guest:
- Standing up your “money dummy”: How a personal financial model helps you own your future
- ChooseFI episode 149 – Tyson Koska of OnTrajectory.com
- Joe’s Story: From Layoff to Lakefront with OnTrajectory
You can connect with Tyson on his website and on Twitter or Facebook.
Click here to download our one-page guide of Tyson’s tips for Baltimore.
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Stay tuned for our next episode
Shawn and his son in Bangkok
Listen to the next episode when Shawn Coomer of Miles to Memories and I talk about hacking your way to elite status, why you should get away from the strip to explore nature, and the most ludicrous buffet on The Strip. We hope you’ll join us when We Travel There.
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