ISCAS 2017 recognizes that the personal connections that you make with colleagues in your field are one of the most important benefits of attending any conference. We are busy planning an active social program to complement the technical program and provide you with plenty of opportunities to meet and network with Circuits and Systems colleagues from around the world. Planned events include a welcome reception, coffee breaks, lunches, gala dinner, and farewell reception.

Baltimore is bursting with unexpected restaurants and attractions all around town. And you are eligible for exclusive discounts! Just show your badge at the participating establishments to receive a special promotion or discount.

Baltimore Trolley Tours

Explore Baltimore with the Experts!
Enjoy the sights, sounds, and history of Baltimore from the seat of one of our unique San Francisco style Trolleys. The comfort controlled trolley allows for you to embrace the guided experience without the distraction of the outdoor elements. The large classy art-deco designed windows give you the opportunity to enjoy the scenery at such sites as Fort McHenry where Francis Scott Key saw the flag that so inspired him to write our national anthem during the War of 1812. Click here to purchase tickets.

Port Discovery

Welcome to Port Discovery Children’s Museum, ranked among the top 15 children’s museums in the United States by Parents Magazine!

Port Discovery offers three floors of interactive, educational exhibits and ever-changing programs for children ages birth through 10. Toddle and crawl through Tot Trails. Get healthy and fit in Kick It Up!. Splish splash in Wonders of Water. Shop and pump gas at the Royal Farms Convenience Store and Fill’er Up Station. Cook and serve food in Tiny’s Diner or climb and slide through KidWorks, a 3-story urban treehouse.

Historic Ships

Historic Ships in Baltimore represent one of the most impressive collections of military vessels in the world. 

Located within easy walking distance of each other, the US Sloop of War Constellation, the US Submarine Torsk, the US Coast Guard Cutter Taney, and the Lightship Chesapeake exhibit life at sea from the mid-19th century to the mid-1980's. 

Also included in the collection is the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse.

B&O Railroad Museum 

The B&O Railroad Museum brings alive the magic and adventure of railroading every day! This historic national landmark allows you to see, touch, hear and explore the most important railroad collection in America. Start your journey with a visit today!

Located among Baltimore City's historic southwest neighborhoods, at the original site of the historic Mt. Clare Shops, the B&O Railroad Museum is recognized universally as the birthplace of American railroading. 

Ripleys Believe It or Not! 

Experience three unique attractions including Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium, our Ripley’s Moving Theater where you ride the movies, and 2,000 sq. ft. of the mind-bending Marvelous Mirror Maze!

The only place in Baltimore where you’ll find shrunken heads, a 12ft tall scrap car parts sculpture, the fiji island mermaid, one-of-a-kind artwork, tons of hands-on interactives, and sculptures made out of matchsticks!

Urban Pirates

Find Your Adventure in Baltimore

Climb aboard the pirate ship Fearless for an interactive adventure sailing out of the Ann Street Pier in Fells Point.

With our lively crew, you will learn to talk, dance, and play games like a pirate, blast enemies with water cannons and navigate treacherous waters to discover vast treasures.Each cruise includes approximately 30 minutes of check-in and boarding activities and spends a full hour out on the water, making the experience an hour and a half long.

The National Aquarium 

The National Aquarium loves when conventions come into town, and are delighted to offer a $5 off general admission price to all convention attendees who show their convention badge at the ticket window! The National Aquarium invites you to journey from the depths of the ocean to the canopy of the rain forest and beyond. They are located right in the heart of Baltimore’s vibrant Inner Harbor, and feature more than 20,000 animals in award-winning habitats.

Maryland Science Center

The Maryland Academy of Sciences is Maryland’s oldest scientific institution and one of the oldest such institutions in the entire nation.

At its inception in 1797, the Academy was an amateur scientific society—members met to discuss papers on astronomy, botany, zoology, and other subjects then known as the “natural sciences.” 

Top of the World Observation Level

Top of the World is the perfect starting point for any visit to the city and provides a breathtaking view of Baltimore's skyline, harbor and beyond. 

This city attraction featuring a spectacular 360-degree panoramic view of Baltimore has stationed binoculars and photo-map guides to help guests learn about local attractions. Located on the 27th floor of the World Trade Center, the world's tallest pentagonal building is home to the only Baltimore attraction to offer an awe-inspiring view of Maryland's urban center.