Baltimore County, with a population of close to one million, is located in the northern portion of the state of Maryland. It does not actually include the city of Baltimore, which gained its independence in 1851. Both the county and city attract new residents to Baltimore real estate every year. There are several popular neighborhoods in Baltimore County to call home.
The list of Baltimore County attractions is long and wide-ranging. Old world charm abounds in the antique rows of Reisterstown and Cockeysville, while the historic milltown of Oella is always a draw. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the county’s 175 miles of shoreline, 60 marinas, and 10,000 acres of park land in addition to the North Central Railroad Trail, a converted hiking and biking trail that runs to Pennsylvania. Almost 150 thoroughbred horse farms are located in the county, which plays host to the notoriously difficult Maryland Hunt Cup each April. Other events range from the Maryland State Fair in Timonium and the Towson town Spring Festival to visiting the Fire Museum of Maryland and touring Boordy Vineyards, Maryland’s oldest winery. The county is served by the Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and is within easy driving distance of several other major cities and the sandy beaches of Ocean City, MD.
Nick Gioia | www.ngrealtygroup.com