Baltimore Among Top 52 Places To Visit Worldwide In 2024: NYT List

BALTIMORE, MD — If you're searching for a memorable destination to take your next trip, look no further than Baltimore. The New York Times recently included Charm City on its list of top 52 places to visit in 2024.

By earning a spot on this year's list, Baltimore joined other cities including Paris, Maui, Grenada, Brasilia, and Vienna, to name a few. Check out the full list here.

This is the second time in six years Baltimore has made the New York Times list. The city also earned a place on 2018’s list.

In the city's description included with the list, writer Daniel Scheffler called 2024 an "enormous year" for Baltimore.

"The 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act is bringing in a new Justice Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center; the Baltimore Museum of Art is increasing the presence of Native artists with solo shows, thematic exhibitions and changes to displays and labels across the museum; and Baltimore Peninsula, a place for visitors and locals to shop, dine and play, will breathe new life into a long-neglected port area," Scheffler wrote.

Scheffler also noted described the city as a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts.

"A network of waterways called the Baltimore Blueway — open to kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and rowboats — will connect visitors throughout the waterfront to cultural, historic and natural sites," he wrote.

In a statement sent to the Baltimore Banner, Al Hutchinson, president and CEO of Visit Baltimore, said the organization is "thrilled" with the distinction.

"It’s no secret that Baltimore is having a major moment — our arts, culture, medical and tech industries are huge assets in our city’s appeal as a cultural destination," Hutchinson said in his statement to the Banner. "Visitors repeatedly comment on our ease of access, walkability, beautiful waterfront, diversity in people, arts and culture and our amazing up-and-coming dining scene."