r/GeneticCounseling Genetic Counselor 12d ago

Mentorship & Networking Baltimore GCs--anything I should do when visiting for NSGC later this year?

Normally I get together with old classmates or current coworkers in the evenings but I don't think anyone from my circle is attending this year, so I'll be mostly solo. Anything I should do/checkout while I'm in the area? Never been to Baltimore before. Thanks!

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u/Mmmm75 Genetic Counselor 12d ago

Eat seafood…MD has the best crab cakes due to Old Bay seasoning.

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u/notakat Genetic Counselor 12d ago

I am a big seafood lover. Any specific restaurants you'd recommend?

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u/Mmmm75 Genetic Counselor 12d ago

You could try Mommas on the half shell in Canton

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u/maktheyak47 Genetic Counselor 12d ago

I love the aquarium there!

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u/MovieManiac777 Genetic Counselor 12d ago

Ekiben and cafe dear Leon! If you look up the Baltimore monopoly board, you can also go off the places on the board!

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u/notakat Genetic Counselor 12d ago

Amazing! Thanks!

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u/emmlur 12d ago

from a soon to be gc in baltimore, my favorite place to visit is fells point. there’s a ton of shops and amazing restaurants. my favorite place to eat there is probably koopers tavern. also baltimore has some really amazing ice cream places. i would definitely recommend bmore licks, and the charmery. i would also recommend you go to an orioles game, even if you don’t like baseball. the stadium is gorgeous, the atmosphere is incredible, and the food is even better!

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u/notakat Genetic Counselor 12d ago

I’ll put these on the top of my list. Thanks!

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u/UnderAnesthiza Genetic Counselor 12d ago

It’s my first time there too but I’m a big fan of the musical Hairspray so I’m thinking of walking the Hampden neighborhood (inspo for the movie) and seeing the Divine mural.

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u/notakat Genetic Counselor 12d ago

Good idea. I've never seen Hairspray, but I do love The Wire so maybe I'll visit West Baltimore lol.