Spectator Sports

Baseball

Baltimore Orioles. To experience Major League baseball in an old-fashioned stadium setting, fans go to Baltimore and root for the Orioles. The team plays in beautiful Oriole Park at Camden Yards, which seats 48,000. Special light-rail trains run to the stadium from Washington's Union Station. 333 W. Camden St., Baltimore, MD, 21201. 410/685–9800 general information. baltimore.orioles.mlb.com. $9–$60.

Football

Baltimore Ravens. The 2013 Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens play in state-of-the-art M&T Stadium from August to January. 1101 Russell St., West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, 21230. 410/261–7283. www.baltimoreravens.com.

Horse Racing

Pimlico Race Course. On the third Saturday in May the prestigious Preakness Stakes, the second race in the Triple Crown, is run at Baltimore's Pimlico Race Course. The course has additional Thoroughbred racing. Call ahead for days and times. 5204 Park Heights Ave., Northwest Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, 21215. 410/542–9400. www.pimlico.com.

Lacrosse

Johns Hopkins University Blue Jays. The Johns Hopkins University Blue Jays are a perennial favorite. Homewood Field, Charles St. at University Pkwy., Charles Village, Baltimore, MD, 21210. 410/516–7490. hopkinssports.cstv.com.

Loyola Greyhounds. The Loyola Greyhounds play on their college's campus. Charles St. at Cold Spring La., North Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, 21210. 410/617–5014. www.loyolagreyhounds.com.

Water Sports

Loch Raven Reservoir. Directly north of the city, Loch Raven Reservoir is more than just Baltimore's reserve drinking water: the lake is open for fishing, canoeing, and the use of boats with electric motors. Rentals are available from April to November; call for hours. 12101 Dulaney Valley Rd., Loch Raven, Baltimore, MD, 21131. 410/887–7692. www.baltimorecountymd.gov.