Conference of Leaders

Top Ten Things to See and Do at Conference of Leaders

  1. No Kid Hungry Action Center

    2. Before you even leave the hotel, explore our No Kid Hungry Action Center during the conference and join our grassroots campaign in the fight against childhood hunger! Take the No Kid Hungry Pledge and write a letter to the editor of your hometown newspaper. Help spread the word that childhood hunger does exist in America, and how we will end it together.

  2. National Aquarium in Baltimore

    3. 501 E. Pratt Street
    Baltimore, MD 21202

    Just a short walk from your hotel, the National Aquarium has an annual attendance of 1.5 million to see its collection of 16,500 specimens representing 660 species. Particular attractions include the dolphin display, rooftop rainforest, central ray pool, and multiple-story shark tank. Coastal Living named it the #1 aquarium in the U.S. in 2006.

  3. Fell’s Point

    4. 1724 Thames St
    Baltimore, MD 21231

    Fell’s Point is a historic neighborhood in Baltimore home to a variety of shops, restaurants, coffee bars, music stores, and over 120 pubs. Located on the harbor and famous for its maritime past, it now boasts the greatest concentration of pubs/bars in the city, providing for excellent entertainment and nightlife. This waterfront community is accessible from your hotel by water taxi, land taxi, and several bus lines.

  4. Fort McHenry

    5. E. Fort Ave
    Baltimore, MD 21230

    Fort McHenry is a star-shaped fort best known for its role in the War of 1812, when it successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from an attack by the British navy in the Chesapeake Bay. It was during the bombardment of the fort that Francis Scott Key was inspired to write “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the poem that would eventually become the national anthem of the United States.

  5. Obrycki’s Crab House

    6. 1727 E. Pratt St.
    Baltimore, MD 21231
    410-732-6399

    Obrycki’s Crab House and Seafood Restaurant is located on land that was part of the original William Fell estate, in the area known as historic Fells Point. For many Baltimoreans and visitors, the name Obrycki’s is synonymous with crabs, crab cakes, and the Baltimore crab house. Influential New York Times critic Craig Claiborne was particularly fond of Obrycki’s writing in a 1983 travel piece, “Olde Obrycki’s to my mind one of the greatest crab houses in America, which is to say the world.”

  6. Maryland Science Center

    7. 601 Light St.
    Baltimore, MD 21230

    The Maryland Science Center is within walking distance of the hotel and features interactive demonstrations, several rotating exhibits, a planetarium, and an IMAX Theater.

  7. After-Party at Kona Grill

    8. 1 East Pratt St.
    Baltimore, MD 21202

    Kona Grill, a Dine Out for No Kid Hungry participant for the past 2 years, is graciously hosting an after party on Sunday night at their waterfront location, right off the inner harbor and walking distance from the conference. Join Share Our Strength Staff and other conference attendees after the Awards Dinner and enjoy eclectic cocktails and appetizers while supporting a key Dine Out For No Kid Hungry participant. Please note that Share Our Strength will not be covering the costs of food and drink during this activity.

  8. Historic Ships including USS Constellation

    9. 301 E Pratt St.
    Baltimore, MD 21202

    The Inner Harbor is home to several ships of historical significance, from an old Coast Guard Cutter, to the Constellation, a military frigate built in the 18th century. Daily tours are offered, and all of the ships are within easy walking distance of the hotel and each other.

  9. Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum

    10. 216 Emory St.
    Baltimore, MD 21230
    410-727-1539

    The Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation, Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to perpetuating the historic legacy of Babe Ruth, Baltimore’s Orioles and Colts, and local and regional sports at the amateur, collegiate and professional levels, by preserving, exhibiting, interpreting and augmenting its collection for a diverse audience.

  10. Share Our Strength Fun Run

    11. Main Lobby of the Baltimore Renaissance Hotel
    Monday, Oct. 17 6:30am-7:30am

    Kick off the second day of Conference of Leaders with some fresh air, and a scenic run through Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Share Our Strength staff will serve as tour guides….all speeds welcome!

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