With hundreds of districts, Baltimore has been dubbed a “city of neighborhoods.” Many of Baltimore’s neighborhoods have rich histories. As the largest city in Maryland and less than 40 miles from the nation’s capital, Baltimore has something to offer everyone, from historical landmarks to outstanding seafood and everything in between. Considered Baltimore’s cultural center, Mount Vernon is a great place to take in art, architecture, and history. The Washington Monument has been a part of Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon neighborhood skyline for over 200 years.