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.

Hampton National Historic Site

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Towson Town Center

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