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Towson is a charming unincorporated community located just north of Baltimore's city center, best known as the home of Towson University, Maryland's second-largest university. The city is easily accessible from downtown Baltimore via Baltimore City's light rail service, making it a great day-trip stop for Baltimore-area visitors. Goucher College showcases National Register of Historic Places-listed architecture, while the Hampton National Historic Site preserves the 18th-century Hampton Mansion, once America's largest private residence. Cyclists can enjoy opportunities for riding along the Towson Bike Beltway, which meanders throughout the city's central road network.
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