Conference attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a number of fun and exciting social events on Tuesday, June 2nd. Each event offers a unique opportunity to experience some of the culture and cuisine of Baltimore, Maryland while getting to mingle with a group of fellow attendees. Times are indicated in EST (Eastern Time Zone). Please note that participation in these events is optional and "at your own risk". Ordering TicketsTickets for social events can be purchased via Eventbrite at the bottom of this page.Note: Dine Around "tickets" facilitate capacity planning for each dining venue (there is no charge for these tickets); however, the cost of your meal will be on your own.
Dine-Around VenuesDine with a group of other attendees at one of several restaurants in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Little Italy, Fell's Point, or Seton Hill districts.
Cost = Varies ($$ = $11-$30, and $$$ = $31-$60) Tuesday evening, June 2nd Please sign up in advance so we have a headcount for the reservations.
Meet in hotel lobby at 5:30pm to travel to the restaurant with the group. Restaurants not within walking distance may carpool, share a taxi, or use public transportation. Options are:
Video Game NightOpen Apereo will be hosting Video Game Night on Monday, June 1 & Tuesday, June 2 from 8-11pm during the Hack-a-thon!Xbox 360 Consoles with Kinect sensor and controllers will be provided and games will be projected on conference room screens... We encourage you to bring your favorite games (“Just Dance” anyone?) Mount Vernon Ghostwalk Photo and tour description courtesy of Baltimore Ghost Tours
http://www.baltimoreghosttours.com/mtvernon.html Baltimore's Mount Vernon, the city's cultural center, may be more "spirited" than you think. Admire the architecture while tour guides regale you with the history and haunted lore of this striking neighborhood that was home to many of Baltimore's leading citizens. Hear about those who have never checked out of the Belvedere, a séance gone wrong, and more than one grand dame who still oversees the activities of her home. Join us to pull back the curtain and peer into the other side.
If you would like to go on this tour but you missed the registration deadline, you can pay the tour guide for your ticket (cash only!) at the tour departure location on the night of the event.
Photo and tour description courtesy of Baltimore Ghost Tours
http://www.baltimoreghosttours.com/pubwalk.html Step through the doors of some of Fell's Point's most haunted pubs for this fascinating haunted pub crawl and tour of this historic maritime neighborhood. Even when it's freezing outside you'll stay toasty and warm our Haunted Pub walk tour! And if your arms break out into goosebumps, and the hair on your neck stands up, it may be because ghost sightings have happened right where you are sitting. Participants can choose to buy a drink, relax, and hear tales of that haunted tavern and ghost stories from nearby sites.
Photo and tour description courtesy of Baltimore Wicked History Tours http://wickedhistorybaltimore.com/wicked-brews/ Baltimore’s history is written in beer. Drink in the scandalous tales of Baltimore’s past with some of Maryland’s most wicked brews on The Wicked Brews Tour. Baltimore is fast gaining acclaim for its craft beer scene. From Heavy Seas Brewery in Halethorpe to Baltimore’s own Union Craft and Brewer’s Art breweries, the Baltimore craft brewery scene is heating up! Beer has always been part of the fabric of Baltimore’s history- from Mary Pickersgill piecing together the Star Spangled Banner on the floor of a Baltimore malt house, to the German breweries that flourished in the city in the mid 1800’s, to the notorious crime wave that swept the city on the eve of Prohibition, Baltimore has a rich beer history. Join us for a 2 hour pub crawl to learn more about Baltimore brewing history, our Baltimore-specific craft beer, and the wicked history of Fells Point.
Seadog Inner Harbor Baltimore Speedboat CruisePhoto from Seadog Cruises Website
http://www.seadogcruises.com/baltimore/cruises/sightseeing-speedboat-tourSeadog, Baltimore's Sightseeing and Speedboat Tour, combines a fun and educational narrative of the city's historic sights with an exciting speedboat ride. Departing from the Inner Harbor, this 50-minute sightseeing cruise takes you southeast on the Patapsco River towards the Key Bridge and back. Come aboard for amazing views, entertaining narrations and a doggone good time!
**Registration deadline extended through Thursday May 28th**
Spirit of Baltimore Dinner Cruise Come sail through Baltimore's Inner Harbor while enjoying a buffet dinner, dancing and music. See the beautiful city of Baltimore in comfort from the ship. It has comfortable, enclosed and open-air decks offering a panoramic view of the city. Come aboard for a totally fun experience. The perfect cruise is waiting for you!
This cruise features dancing and musical delights presented by a live DJ, and comes with a meal prepared on board. Even if you live in Baltimore, you haven't really seen the harbor unless you've experienced it firsthand on the water.
Oriole Park Tour Photo from Oriole Park MLB Website
http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/bal/ballpark/tours/index.jsp
Take a Stroll Through The Ballpark That Forever Changed Baseball! Come see Oriole Park at Camden Yards from a whole new perspective. Enjoy the charm of the ballpark from club level suites, the press level, and even the Orioles dugout. Oriole Park revolutionized baseball when it debuted on Opening Day 1992. Now, here's your chance to go behind the scenes of this historic ballpark and learn more about how it has continued to change the baseball fan's experience ever since.
"On Your Own" Activity Suggestions in BaltimoreBaltimore Water Taxi
Baltimore Harbor Pass
National Aquarium
Maritime Museum
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Maryland
Edgar Allen Poe House
B&O Railroad Museum
Baltimore Trolley Tours
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