Health and Fitness Clubs

A few clubs offer temporary membership to visitors. Your hotel may provide this as a courtesy, so ask the concierge. Among hotels, the Harbor Court has by far the best athletic facilities.

Downtown Athletic Club. At the Downtown Athletic Club, you can pay a daily fee of $16 to play squash and racquetball and to use the indoor pool and exercise equipment. Or visit their website or call ahead and they'll give you a free one-day guest pass. 210 E. Centre St., Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD, 21202. 410/332–0906. www.merrittclubs.com.

Meadow Mill Athletic Club. The exercise facilities and squash courts at the Meadow Mill Athletic Club are $13 per day. 3600 Clipper Mill Rd., Hampden, Baltimore, MD, 21211. 410/235–7000. www.meadowmill.com.