Baltimore is really a fun show to go to. I have been going there for the past 3 years, traveling from Upstate NY.
It is about 10 miles, or 15 minutes from the Baltimore airport. If you don't have a car, or aren't renting one, cabs are about $25 each way.
Hotels near the airport are about 1/2 the cost of downtown. Sometimes a 3rd.
Best parking is about 1 1/2 blocks west of the convention center. All day parking for $10.
Good early morning coffee is a bit hard to find as the closest Dunkin Dounts is about 6 blocks away & Starbucks at the Harbor doesn't open until 10 (I think).
Food is pretty limited directly by the Con (Burger King across the street). About 1/2 mile away is the Inner Harbor with lots of cool restaurants and shops. A good distraction for the family while one attends the Con! My personal favorite "Chain" restaurant is there. The Cheesecake Factory. Also for those of you who like sports, The ESPN Zone with lots of cool sports games to play.
Also, the Yankees vs the Orioles late Saturday afternoon & early Sunday afternoon. So plan appropriately for coming & going as Camden Yard is very close to the Convention center.
And the guest there are great. Especially this Kitson guy they just signed up!
Hope this helps. Looking forward to seeing as many LW's as possible!
LLLater!
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From: New York | Registered: Jul 2003
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I think I'll be able to make to Baw'mor, possibly with kids in tow, so you all be on your best behavior.
From: Washington DC | Registered: Oct 2004
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There are a bunch of restaurants right on the inner harbor not far (walking distance) from the Convention Center, near the Aquarium and sub Nautilus, and sailing ship Constellation.
Lots of stuff packed in that Convention area, as mentioned above.
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From: Frederick, MD | Registered: Aug 2003
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I'm not sure if I'll be doing commissions as such, but I will be doing sketches ABSOLUTELY FREE for anyone who has the patience to wait in line to get one...and listen to me babble on incessantly as I draw.
If there's time (and I'm suitably bribed ) I may do a very few commissions - but as I attend so few conventions I go mainly to enjoy myself and meet folks. I don't want it to turn into a 'working weekend'.
I will try to make sure everyone who wants a piece of art from me gets one though
Me, i'm still looking for a room, i'm looking in the hotels near BWI Airport. I also think i will have to rent a car, so i can come and go from the airport to the convention center and to the hotel on saturday and on sunday.
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I've received this e-mail about my tickets to the convention:
quote:Thank you for purchasing tickets with TicketMaster, however the credit card that was used is an international card therefore we cannot honor ticketfast for your event held in the Washington DC area. Your tickets have been placed at the Will Call window at the box office to be picked up by the card holder on the day of the event, be sure to have your confirmation/order number, photo ID, along with the actual credit card used for this purchase.
Does anyone know what that means? Is there a special place i have to go to get my tickets when i will be at the convention center?
From: Saline, Michigan | Registered: Jun 2004
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They probably have a cut-off date for mailing out tickets purchased with an international (out of USA?) card, so you just pick them up at the convention center box office. To put your mind at ease, you could email Ticketmaster for clarification.
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