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Towson

Maryland, United States · North America

About Towson

Towson is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Lake Walker, 13km from National Aquarium.

Towson is a town located in Maryland, United States. With a population of 55,197, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Towson sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Towson to your route.

About Towson

The Recher is a concert venue in Towson, Maryland. It is located at 512 York Road in the building previously operated as the Towson Theatre, a one-screen movie theater. The Towson Theatre was designed by architect John Ahlers of the George Norbury MacKenzie III architectural firm. It cost $100,000 to build and opened

Read more on March 1, 1928. The theatre was sold to the Recher family in the 1950s, who continued running the cinema into the 1990s. They then converted it into an upscale billiard parlor. The building was later transformed into The Recher Theatre, a concert venue, which opened in 1999. The small venue with a capacity of only 700 hosted many national acts over the years, including: Aimee Mann, Andrew W.K., All Time Low, Anberlin, Bo Diddley, Boondox, Breaking Benjamin, Buckethead, Buckcherry, Charlie Daniels Band, Cheap Trick, Crack The Sky, Danyul Reyman Blues Band, Danzig, Dark Star Orchestra, Demon Hunter, Disco Biscuits, Electric Light Orchestra, Flaming Lips, Fuel, George Clinton, Good Charlotte, Iggy Pop, Jeffree Star, Judas Priest, Linkin Park, Little Feat, O.A.R., Papa Roach, Puddle of Mudd, Reel Big Fish, Robert Cray, Shinedown, Slayer, They Might Be Giants, Third Eye Blind, The White Stripes, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Mr. Bungle, and Zakk Wylde.

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Where is Towson located?

Towson is located in Maryland, United States, North America. The coordinates are 39.4015 latitude, -76.6019 longitude.

What is the population of Towson?

Towson has a population of approximately 55,197 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
55,197
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Maryland
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.4015, -76.6019

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Worth the detour from Towson

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

landmark

National Aquarium

Baltimore's Inner Harbor aquarium showcasing over 20,000 animals including dolphins, sharks, and tropical fish.

13 km · about 25 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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