Baltimore is located in central Maryland at the head of the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay, and is approximately 40 miles (64 km) northeast of Washington D.C., and is home to many comfortably cozy B\u0026B establishments. The Preakness Stakes, the famous horse race, takes place in Baltimore. Little Italy Festival and Film Week takes place every July and August in Baltimore. If you are thinking about attending any of these fun family events, why not book a room in advance at a Baltimore bed and breakfast or a Baltimore inn. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is an internationally-renowned orchestra, founded in 1916 as a publicly-funded municipal organization. The Baltimore Opera is an important regional opera company, and The Baltimore Consort has been a leading early music ensemble for over twenty-five years. Bill Bateman's Bistro has the best wings outside of Buffalo, and they make the claim that there is always a type of wing for whatever mood you're in that night. Velleggia's Restaurant is an authentic Italian eatery serves traditional cuisine, such as antipasto, scalloppini and primavera dishes, as well as offers a variety of salads. Less