“Bop” is Baltimore slang for a long walk. The free BoP Pass invites you to journey through the same streets as Frederick Douglass, Billie Holiday, Thurgood Marshall and other changemakers whose contributions to history paved the way for the thriving Black businesses and cultural institutions that define the city today. Every new experience earns you points that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes, so start your BoP around Baltimore today!
What is the BoP Pass?
With the BoP Pass, it pays to explore Baltimore’s rich Black history and culture. In addition to coupons for discounted admission to Baltimore museums and special offers from local businesses, the pass highlights the many free locales in which you can deepen your knowledge of famous African American figures like Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman and the celebrities that once occupied Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts & Entertainment District.
Featured Offers include:
- $3 off admission to the Reginald F. Lewis Museum
- 10% off Black Genius Art Show art and apparel
- 10% off at The Empanada Lady
And so much more!
The pass’s search filters and GPS monitoring make it easy for you to find historical and cultural attractions in your area. At each destination, you’ll earn points that you can redeem for exclusive prizes. Follow the steps below to get the BoP Pass today!
*Deas and prizes are being added all the time and are subject to change.
Get the BoP Pass
Prizes
Globe poster featuring a custom poem by Mecca Verdell.
You can redeem the points they earn visiting museums, historical sites and businesses for prizes provided by Visit Baltimore and partners. There are two prize tiers. Those who earn 30 points can claim a Visit Baltimore BoP poster or a gift card to Matriarch Coffee; earn 50 points and you’re eligible to claim a Visit Baltimore beanie or a family membership to the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.
Once you visit (or check in to) five locations on the pass, you will be automatically entered into a giveaway for a Grand Prize of two tickets to the Millennium Tour featuring Trey Songz, Omarion and Bow Wow at CFG Bank Arena on March 16.
The Grand Prize winner will be selected and contacted on March 2.
BoP Participants
Access our Black-owned business directory to see a full list of Black-owned restaurants, stores, businesses and cultural attractions in Baltimore.
FAQs
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Is there a fee to participate?
No! The BoP Pass is free to access and use. It features a mix of paid and free attractions, plus exclusive offers from Black-owned businesses. -
How do I earn points?
The app uses GPS data to validate your location. You will be checked in and earn points once you arrive at the business, attraction or historical site. -
How do I claim prizes?
Prizes are listed on the "Rewards" tab within the pass. Once you earn the required points to redeem a prize, you can click the “Claim Now” button for that prize. After claiming a prize, those points will be deducted from your earned point total. -
How will the Grand Prize winner be chosen?
Every pass holder who visits five pass destinations (monitored via GPS reporting) before March 1 will be entered into the Grand Prize lottery. The Grand Prize winner will be selected at random from this group on March 2. -
How can I add my Black-owned business to the pass?
Business owners who wish to join the BoP Pass should email Senior Content Coordinator, Kathryn Baker, at [email protected].
Additional FAQs regarding the pass and its host platform, Bandwango, are answered within the pass. Please contact the Bandwango team for technical support if you have trouble accessing your coupons, points or prizes.
