Travel and Hotel Information

Baltimore is a dynamic city that continues to evolve while holding on to its maritime heritage. Since 1600, Baltimore waterways have been a passage for ships carrying commercial cargo and new citizens. It lies farther west than any other major Atlantic port, a point that endeared its harbors to shippers. More than 30 million tons of cargo pass through the port of Baltimore every year.

Established in 1729 to serve the economic needs of 18th century Maryland farmers, the town of Baltimore gradually began to take on a life of its own. Baltimore played a crucial role in the War of 1812, when soldiers, stationed at Fort McHenry, successfully held off a British attack on Baltimore. That victory for Baltimore was commemorated in a poem by Francis Scott Key and is now our national anthem.

Baltimore is a vibrant city on the water where you will find something new around every corner. This is a city that is growing and evolving with new hotels, and new and expanding attractions. Whether you live in the area or are planning a visit, this is a destination filled with surprises and hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered.

Baltimore’s world-renowned Inner Harbor is surrounded by historic neighborhoods where you will find city living at its best with unique shops and restaurants for every style and taste. The city enjoys a vibrant arts scene and embraces its history and influence on American culture.

As you will quickly find, there is something for everyone in Baltimore. Visit www.baltimore.org for your guide to the Real Baltimore or stop by the Baltimore Visitor Center on the West Shore of the Inner Harbor.

Hotel Information

The American Psychosomatic Society has arranged for a block of sleeping rooms at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 700 Aliceanna Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202, Tel: 1-800-228-9290, with a special rate of $189 plus applicable state and local taxes for single/double rooms, for our annual meeting March 12-15, 2008.These rooms will be available until the block of rooms is filled, or February 26, 2008, whichever comes first -- please make your reservation early to ensure that there is space available. Group rates are available 3 days before and 3 days after the meeting dates. Please go to Baltimore Marriott Waterfront go to 'check rates and availability' on the right hand side, enter the appropriate dates and click 'FIND'.

If rooms are no longer available at the Marriott, you may want to contact the Holiday Inn Express Baltimore at the Stadiums, 1701 Russell Street, which is offering a group rate of $139.00 (plus tax 13.5%) for single king or double queen room.  The rate includes a deluxe hot continental breakfast each day and free shuttle to the Inner Harbor and Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel.  The Holiday Inn is approximately one mile from the headquarters hotel, and the shuttle will leave the Holiday Inn every hour on the hour (except at 3:00 pm).  Please call the hotel at 410-727-1818; or 800-HOLIDAY or go online at www.hiexpress.com/baltimoremd and use the block code "APS" to get the discounted rate.

Shuttle Information