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Census-designated place in Maryland, United States
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Glen Burnie, with its neighbor Linthicum, has a population of about 45,000 in Central Maryland, just south of Baltimore. It is home to BWI Airport.
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Veteran stop for steamed & fried crab, shrimp & fish, with a vast range of old-school arcade games.
Bee Diner
Hearty breakfasts, sandwiches & steaks are featured at this retro-style American diner.
Lots of national chains such as Macy's, JCPenney, Bath & Body Works. It's a mall; knock yourself out.
By car
Glen Burnie and Linthicum are surrounded by all the major highways in the area—I-95, I-895, and MD-295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway) are all just west, MD-100 is south, I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) is…
By rail
's Union Station and Baltimore's Penn Station. Baltimore's Light Rail (which also goes to Penn Station) has five stops in the area, including its southern termini at BWI and Cromwell/Glen Burnie.
By bus
MTA runs numerous bus routes around the area, including ones into Baltimore.
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