Life in Charm City
Baltimore is one of the country’s oldest, largest, and most diverse cities.
Located in central Maryland on the east coast of the United States, Baltimore sits in the nation’s economic, governmental, cultural, and social center. In this premier location, the city is less than an hour away from Washington, D.C., and a few hours from New York City.
”Going to a business school in the harbor of Baltimore is a unique experience. It feels like a big city but small enough to breathe whenever needed. If you’re a fan of seafood, enjoy walking by the water, and want to have the option to do something fun every day—Charm City is the place to be."
100 International Drive
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School’s Baltimore location features almost 130,000 square feet for classrooms, student study areas and organizations, and offices.
Once home to factories and businesses that comprised much of Baltimore’s industrial heart, Harbor East has emerged as the new pulse and direction-setter for business in Baltimore, from established firms to newly relocated ventures and thriving startups. It is the ideal location, in the ideal city, to pursue a graduate business education – and the next phase of your career.
Explore Baltimore
Life at Carey Business School goes beyond the classroom. For breathtaking city views, climb to the top of the Mount Vernon Place monument, the first monument in the U.S. to honor President George Washington. Tour Fort McHenry, the birthplace of the Star-Spangled Banner, the country’s national anthem. Visit the home of famed writer Edgar Allen Poe and the birthplace of baseball immortal Babe Ruth. Sample wines at a local vineyard or taste what’s new at the latest brew pub. Cheer on the Orioles and Ravens, or set sail on the Inner Harbor. Whatever your interests, the list of things to do and see is endless. Baltimore has something to offer everyone.
The following sites will help start your exploration:
Let's eat!
With its proximity to the world-famous Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, Baltimore is known worldwide as a destination for seafood lovers. In addition to its famed blue crabs, oysters, and Old Bay seasoning®, the city boasts a full range of cuisine, served from four-star restaurants to atmospheric neighborhood eateries, centuries-old public markets, and roving food trucks. Baltimore’s extensive ethnic diversity is also well reflected in its culinary offerings.
Some ideas to get you started:
Getting here
Baltimore’s central location makes it easy to get to and from the area. The city is served by one of the nation’s busiest international airports, Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport, just 20 minutes from downtown. Other major airports within an easy drive of Baltimore include Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) just outside Washington D.C., and Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Northern Virginia, a short drive from the nation’s capital. Major interstates, including I-95 and I-695, serve the city and its metropolitan area.
Located just a few minutes from Carey’s Baltimore location, Baltimore’s Penn Station is a major hub for train service along the nation’s northeast corridor stretching from Washington, D.C. to Boston. Amtrak and Maryland Rail Commuter trains provide regular service, along with Baltimore’s light rail system, which connects to other mass transit options.
The Johns Hopkins Carey Business School at Harbor East is located at 100 International Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21202.
Visitors can park in the Harbor East garage on International Drive, and take the office elevator to the Office lobby (LR). Exit the building, turn left, and you will see the Carey Business School entrance along the waterfront, where you will re-enter the building, and security will check you in.
- Monthly rate: $84 per month
- Sign up for parking
- In the comments section, please indicate that you are a JHU student requesting the $84 rate.
Questions should be directed to Baltimore campus operations at [email protected].
Security
We will provide an escort to parking garages near Harbor East upon request. Contact 410-605-0021 for additional information.
Johns Hopkins Public Safety issues its Annual Security Report describing security services at each of the university’s divisions and crime statistics for each location. The report is published online, or contact Public Safety at 667-208-1200 for a copy of the report.
Helpful links
Baltimore boasts an extensive public bus system, augmented by a subway and light rail line. In addition, taxis, Uber, Lyft, and city-sponsored rideshare services such as carpool and vanpool matching, plus ZipCar, operate throughout Baltimore. Commuters and visitors alike also take advantage of the timesaving (and scenic views) afforded by the city’s fleet of water taxis. The newest transportation option, ideal for short commutes through densely trafficked areas, is a fleet of electric scooters, provided by several vendors.
