Guidebook for Midtown Baltimore
Food Scene
B A Bolton Hill Bistro
1501 Bolton StPerfect for brunch or an intimate dinner
Cafe around the corner- perfect for a sandwich or a cup of coffee
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On the Hill Cafe
1431 John StCafe around the corner- perfect for a sandwich or a cup of coffee
Two Boots Baltimore
1203 West Mount Royal AvenuePerfect place to grab a pizza
Aloha Sushi and Bar
1218 N Charles StGreat Sushi
Milk & Honey Market
816 Cathedral StPerfect place for breakfast, lunch or a latte.
Delicious tapas.. perfect start or ending to a dinner/movie night. Right next door to the Charles Theater
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Tapas Teatro
1711 N Charles StDelicious tapas.. perfect start or ending to a dinner/movie night. Right next door to the Charles Theater
Akbar Restaurant
823 N Charles StGood Indian food.
Good Indian Food- right down the street.
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Kumari Restaurant & Bar - Mount Vernon
911 N Charles StGood Indian Food- right down the street.
Sammy's Trattoria
1200 N Charles StDelicious Italian Food!
Afghan Kabob & Cafe
36 South Charles StreetDelicious kabobs!
Rusty Scupper station
402 Key HwyGood seafood. Great view of the City
Hotel Revival Baltimore
101 W Monument StGood food. Beautiful hotel.
Power Plant Live!
34 Market PlLots of fun restaurants. Live music in the summer!
Walking distance to this great local oyster bar and restaurant. They have awesome oysters, orange crush (with fresh squeezed OJ) and delicious mac and cheese!
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Ryleigh's Oyster
36 E Cross StWalking distance to this great local oyster bar and restaurant. They have awesome oysters, orange crush (with fresh squeezed OJ) and delicious mac and cheese!
Great local restaurant and bar. Good variety of food... and amazing desserts!
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XS
1307 N Charles StGreat local restaurant and bar. Good variety of food... and amazing desserts!
Always amazing food offered by owners Jim and Anna. You will never be disappointed.
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SoBo Cafe
6 W Cross StAlways amazing food offered by owners Jim and Anna. You will never be disappointed.
Geisha Sushi and Sake Bar
201 N Charles StReally great sushi downtown.
Good sushi in a slightly more upscale location. Has great happy hour prices.
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Minato Sushi Bar
1013 N Charles StGood sushi in a slightly more upscale location. Has great happy hour prices.
Amazing pizza, cocktails and cured meats. Be sure to make a reservation, since getting a table can be tough on busy nights!
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Birroteca Baltimore
1520 Clipper RdAmazing pizza, cocktails and cured meats. Be sure to make a reservation, since getting a table can be tough on busy nights!
Cafe Hon
1002 W 36th StFun place to get a taste of Baltimore!
Amazing upscale america cuisine. And valet parking (great to have in Hamden where parking can be tough) But be sure to make reservations.
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The Food Market
1017 W 36th StAmazing upscale america cuisine. And valet parking (great to have in Hamden where parking can be tough) But be sure to make reservations.
Thai Landing
1207 N Charles StGood local sushi
Amazing food in a tiny little setting. It's BYOB- so don't forget your wine! You will definitely need reservations!
Bottega
1709 N Charles StAmazing food in a tiny little setting. It's BYOB- so don't forget your wine! You will definitely need reservations!
Dooby's
802 N Charles StGood coffee and snacks
The Bun Shop
239 W Read StGreat buns, coffee and wifi walking distance from the house.
The Land of Kush
840 N Eutaw StAmazing vegan food- right down the street.
Great flatbread pizza. A little bit of a walk- but great sight seeing along the way!
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Iggies
818 N Calvert StGreat flatbread pizza. A little bit of a walk- but great sight seeing along the way!
Good food for those with restricted diets. They offer vegan, gluten-free and all kinds of other specialty foods.
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sweet27 bakery and restaurant
123 W 27th StGood food for those with restricted diets. They offer vegan, gluten-free and all kinds of other specialty foods.
Sascha's
527 North Charles StreetGreat nightly specials... and a great lunch salad!
The Diner by Secret Sauce Co.
fun local diner!
great diner type food. Don't miss the Greek specialties- especially the spinach pie!
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Never On Sunday
829 N Charles Stgreat diner type food. Don't miss the Greek specialties- especially the spinach pie!
Really great french bistro food. I love their mussels. And amazing desserts. They also have great happy hour specials upstairs at the bar.
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Marie Louise Bistro
904 N Charles StReally great french bistro food. I love their mussels. And amazing desserts. They also have great happy hour specials upstairs at the bar.
Good local restaurant in the Peabody hotel. Perfect for breakfast or lunch while sightseeing!
George's on Mount Vernon Square
101 W Monument StGood local restaurant in the Peabody hotel. Perfect for breakfast or lunch while sightseeing!
My favorite go-to restaurant waking distance from the house. Great food, great drinks in a beautiful location. Also great for brunch on the weekends or lunch/breakfast the rest of the week
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City Cafe
1001 Cathedral StMy favorite go-to restaurant waking distance from the house. Great food, great drinks in a beautiful location. Also great for brunch on the weekends or lunch/breakfast the rest of the week
My favorite Greek restaurant in Greek Town. Don't miss their salad dressing or lamb chop- amazing! But bring cash and your own wine- it's BYOB and no credit cards accepted.
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Samos Restaurant
600 Oldham StMy favorite Greek restaurant in Greek Town. Don't miss their salad dressing or lamb chop- amazing! But bring cash and your own wine- it's BYOB and no credit cards accepted.
One of Baltimore's best restaurants- great for a celebratory evening or just a night of delicious food! They also have great drinks and bar food if you can't get a reservation.
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Woodberry Kitchen
2010 Clipper Park RdOne of Baltimore's best restaurants- great for a celebratory evening or just a night of delicious food! They also have great drinks and bar food if you can't get a reservation.
Great little restaurant in Canton. Don't miss their mac and cheese and chocolate!
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Jack's Bistro
3123 Elliott StGreat little restaurant in Canton. Don't miss their mac and cheese and chocolate!
Nando's Peri-Peri
421 W Baltimore Stgood chicken- near the hioppodrome
Maybe best french food in Baltimore? Amazing french onion soup and steak frittes!
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Petit Louis Bistro
4800 Roland AveMaybe best french food in Baltimore? Amazing french onion soup and steak frittes!
Some of the best Italian food in Baltimore. You'll definitely want to make a reservation.
Aldo's Ristorante Italiano
306 S High StSome of the best Italian food in Baltimore. You'll definitely want to make a reservation.
Some of the best Italian food in Baltimore! Don't miss their famous stuffed veal chop!
Da Mimmo Italian Restaurant
217 S High StSome of the best Italian food in Baltimore! Don't miss their famous stuffed veal chop!
Classic Italian food like You find in NJ or NY. I love their eggplant parm and the bookmaker salad!
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Lenny's Deli
1150 E Lombard StClassic Italian food like You find in NJ or NY. I love their eggplant parm and the bookmaker salad!
Tortilleria Sinaloa
1716 Eastern AveGreat tacos!
Amazing food- lots of unusual game on the menu. Try the chef's tasting menu-- you won't be sorry. But as the name implies-- bring your own wine.
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Corner Charcuterie Bar
850 West 36th StreetAmazing food- lots of unusual game on the menu. Try the chef's tasting menu-- you won't be sorry. But as the name implies-- bring your own wine.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1209 N Charles StBC sometimes you need your Chipotle fix!
Everything Else
University of Baltimore
1401 N Charles StRight around the corner
Perfect place to see a show!
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Patricia & Arthur Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric
140 W Mt Royal AvePerfect place to see a show!
Forget your toothbrush? they are right around the corner from the house.
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Rite Aid Pharmacy
423 E North AveForget your toothbrush? they are right around the corner from the house.
Forgot your reading material? Barnes and Noble is around the corner
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Barnes & Noble
3330 St Paul StForgot your reading material? Barnes and Noble is around the corner
The light rail can take you downtown, to a game or to BWI
University of Baltimore - Mt. Royal station
The light rail can take you downtown, to a game or to BWI
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins is short a short shuttle ride away.
All of the U of MD grad schools and hospital are just 1 subway stop away.
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University of Maryland
All of the U of MD grad schools and hospital are just 1 subway stop away.
Catch an O's game at Baltimore's Beautiful Camden Yards. Just a quick 20 minute walk or a short subway or light rail trip away.
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Oriole Park in Camden Yards
333 W Camden StCatch an O's game at Baltimore's Beautiful Camden Yards. Just a quick 20 minute walk or a short subway or light rail trip away.
Catch a Raven's game - just a quick 20 minute walk or a short subway or light rail trip away.
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M&T Bank Stadium
1101 Russell StCatch a Raven's game - just a quick 20 minute walk or a short subway or light rail trip away.
BWI is a quick 20 minute drive... or just a few stops away via light rail.
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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
7050 Friendship RoadBWI is a quick 20 minute drive... or just a few stops away via light rail.
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation
24 W Preston StDon't miss the Greek festival!
Baltimore Water Taxi
901 S BroadwayFun way to see Baltimore by Water
Home of the Star Spangled Banner. Good for afternoon picnic, walking around, etc.
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Fort McHenry
Home of the Star Spangled Banner. Good for afternoon picnic, walking around, etc.
Cool, funky art Museum. Good for all ages. Fun little gift shop
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American Visionary Art Museum
800 Key HwyCool, funky art Museum. Good for all ages. Fun little gift shop
Great view of the City. Federal Hill is a fun place to walk around. Shops, restaurant, bars.
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Federal Hill Park
300 Warren AveGreat view of the City. Federal Hill is a fun place to walk around. Shops, restaurant, bars.
Cross Street Market
1065 S Charles StGreat place to eat fresh seafood, shop, and see.
Home of Fadley's Seafood (best crab cakes in Baltimore). Accessible by the Lexington Market Subway stop.
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Lexington Market
112 W Lexington StHome of Fadley's Seafood (best crab cakes in Baltimore). Accessible by the Lexington Market Subway stop.
Peabody Library
17 E Mt Vernon Plbeautiful architecture
Seadog Baltimore
Light StreetWater tour of Baltimore on fast boats. Not for the faint of heart.
World Trade Center Institute
401 E Pratt StBeautiful view of the harbor
Reginald F. Lewis Museum
830 E Pratt StMuseum. Good for kids of all ages.
Museum. Cut place to learn about the star spangled banner. Activities for kids. Walk-able from Inner harbor.
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Star-Spangled Banner Flag House
844 E Pratt StMuseum. Cut place to learn about the star spangled banner. Activities for kids. Walk-able from Inner harbor.
The avenue in Hamden is a great place to experience Baltimore, Cute shops, restaurants. Good for all ages.
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Hampden
The avenue in Hamden is a great place to experience Baltimore, Cute shops, restaurants. Good for all ages.
Washington Monument
2 15th St NWMust see while in DC
National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWMust see museum in DC
National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NWMust see museum in DC
Fun for kids and fans of crime and history
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National Museum of Crime and Punishment
575 7th St NWFun for kids and fans of crime and history
Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th Street NorthwestMust see Art Museum
National Mall
Must see when in DC
Easily accessible by the Circulator (stop #320 or 319 on the purple line), Light Rail (convention center stop) or Subway (Charles Center stop).
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The Baltimore Convention Center
1 W Pratt StEasily accessible by the Circulator (stop #320 or 319 on the purple line), Light Rail (convention center stop) or Subway (Charles Center stop).
My favorite crepes in Baltimore! Perfect for before or after a movie at the Charles Theater. Don't miss the Kevin Bacon crepe. You won't be sorry!
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Sofi's Crepes
1723 N Charles StMy favorite crepes in Baltimore! Perfect for before or after a movie at the Charles Theater. Don't miss the Kevin Bacon crepe. You won't be sorry!
Baltimore's newest casino. Live table games, slot machines, restaurants and live bands. Don't spend all your money!
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Horseshoe Casino
1525 Russell StreetBaltimore's newest casino. Live table games, slot machines, restaurants and live bands. Don't spend all your money!
USS Constellation
301 Light StNot to be missed when heading down to the inner harbor!
Baseball fans won't want to miss the birthplace of the Babe!
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Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
216 Emory StBaseball fans won't want to miss the birthplace of the Babe!
Music school- now associated with Johns Hopkins
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Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
1 E Mt Vernon PlMusic school- now associated with Johns Hopkins
Beautiful hotel... stop in for a drink or some coffee and admire the beautiful architecture
Hotel Revival Baltimore
101 W Monument StBeautiful hotel... stop in for a drink or some coffee and admire the beautiful architecture
The Wine Source
3601 Elm AveGreat wine shop
great little wine shop- for all budgets. They sometimes have live music and wine tastings.
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Spirits of Mt. Vernon
900 N Charles Stgreat little wine shop- for all budgets. They sometimes have live music and wine tastings.
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
20 N Pine Stfor those visiting grad schools
one of Baltimore's many grad schools.
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University of Maryland School of Medicine
655 W Baltimore Stone of Baltimore's many grad schools.
University of Maryland School of Social Work
525 W Redwood Stone of Baltimore's many grad schools.
Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 N Wolfe StIf you need world renowned medical care.
Bolton Hill Historic District
1500 Bolton Stbeautiful houses on historic registry
Arts & Culture
Check out their beautiful architecture and interesting art shows.
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Maryland Institute College of Art, Main Building
1300 W Mt Royal AveCheck out their beautiful architecture and interesting art shows.
Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Perfect place to see a concert, comedian or show
Catch that indie film you've been wanting to see at the Charles. Just a quick 10 minute walk from the house.
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Charles Theatre
1711 N Charles StCatch that indie film you've been wanting to see at the Charles. Just a quick 10 minute walk from the house.
Grab your dancing shoes... and dress to impress, The 13th floor is a beautiful place for a drink and some dancing. And the best 180 degree view of the city!
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The 13th Floor
1 E Chase StGrab your dancing shoes... and dress to impress, The 13th floor is a beautiful place for a drink and some dancing. And the best 180 degree view of the city!
Check out the latest exhibit at the beautiful walters art gallery!
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Walters Art Museum
600 N Charles StCheck out the latest exhibit at the beautiful walters art gallery!
Check out the art. Stay for Dinner. Gertrude's has delicious food all day long.
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Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum DrCheck out the art. Stay for Dinner. Gertrude's has delicious food all day long.
Illusions Bar and Lounge
1025 S Charles StSuper fun magic show + cocktails. Fun for all ages.
Guests are welcome to use my membership at the pool May-September. The tennis courts and the play ground are open year round and is a great spot for an afternoon bbq- grills provided.
Bolton Swim and Tennis
1120 Park AveGuests are welcome to use my membership at the pool May-September. The tennis courts and the play ground are open year round and is a great spot for an afternoon bbq- grills provided.
Great bar, restaurant and music venue. They have really great flat bread pizza and lots of other upscale bar food options. Most nights they have live music.
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Joe Squared
33 W North AveGreat bar, restaurant and music venue. They have really great flat bread pizza and lots of other upscale bar food options. Most nights they have live music.
Single Carrot Theatre
1505 Old York RdGreat little theater!
One of my favorite theaters in Baltimore. Their plays never fail to offer a great night out!
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Everyman Theatre
315 W Fayette StOne of my favorite theaters in Baltimore. Their plays never fail to offer a great night out!
Renovated to its former beauty-- the Hippodrome is a great place to catch a show, play, music or other entertainment. Tickets available online.
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Hippodrome Theatre
12 N Eutaw StRenovated to its former beauty-- the Hippodrome is a great place to catch a show, play, music or other entertainment. Tickets available online.
Fun dance hall. inexpensive classes are offered in lindy, salsa, aerial silks, bellydance, and more. And then stay for some dancing!
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Mobtown Ballroom
30 Washington BlvdFun dance hall. inexpensive classes are offered in lindy, salsa, aerial silks, bellydance, and more. And then stay for some dancing!
Great venue for live bands of all kinds- rock, techno, punk, metal- you name it! Be sure to check the website to see what's playing that night.
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Ottobar
2549 N Howard StGreat venue for live bands of all kinds- rock, techno, punk, metal- you name it! Be sure to check the website to see what's playing that night.
Great tourist destination. If you've never been-- it's worth a visit!
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!
301 Light StreetGreat tourist destination. If you've never been-- it's worth a visit!
Art space, music venue and all-around fun place to hang out. Walking distance from the house!
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Metro Gallery
1700 N Charles StArt space, music venue and all-around fun place to hang out. Walking distance from the house!
One of Baltimore's premier locations for plays. Be sure to check out the calendar to see what's playing!
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Baltimore Center Stage
700 N Calvert StOne of Baltimore's premier locations for plays. Be sure to check out the calendar to see what's playing!
Vagabond Players Inc
806 S Broadwaygreat little theater to see plays!
Great live music venue in the Inner Harbor. Be sure to check the schedule to see what's playing!
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Rams Head Live
20 Market PlGreat live music venue in the Inner Harbor. Be sure to check the schedule to see what's playing!
Good movie theatre-- and you can have cocktails with your film from the full service bar! In the heart of harbor east!
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Landmark's Harbor East Theater
645 S President StGood movie theatre-- and you can have cocktails with your film from the full service bar! In the heart of harbor east!
The Windup Space
12 W North AveGreat live music venue for all kinds of alternative bands!
Baltimore Soundstage
124 Market PlGreat music venue in the heart of downtown!
Newly opened Shakespeare theater. I haven't yet tried it-- but it's on my list!
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Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Theater
7 S Calvert StNewly opened Shakespeare theater. I haven't yet tried it-- but it's on my list!
my fave movie theater in Baltimore! Newly renovated movie theatre-- with the grandeur of a by-gone era. Only shows 1 film at a time-- but it's not to be missed!
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The Senator Theatre
5904 York Rdmy fave movie theater in Baltimore! Newly renovated movie theatre-- with the grandeur of a by-gone era. Only shows 1 film at a time-- but it's not to be missed!
Essentials
Cute neighborhood grocery store- grad some food or some snacks for your stay.
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Eddie's of Mount Vernon
7 W Eager StCute neighborhood grocery store- grad some food or some snacks for your stay.
Safeway
2610 Boston StClosest grocery store
My fave Grocery Store. Offers lots of hot and cold food options at the deli and salad bar.
Harris Teeter Pharmacy
1801 Whetstone WayMy fave Grocery Store. Offers lots of hot and cold food options at the deli and salad bar.
Parts & Labor
2600 N Howard StGreat little butcher and deli.
My favorite Italian grocery store. Not to be missed for deli, sandwiches, Italian specialties and cheap wine. Limited hours of operation (close by 5 pm during the week).
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Trinacria Foods
406 N Paca StMy favorite Italian grocery store. Not to be missed for deli, sandwiches, Italian specialties and cheap wine. Limited hours of operation (close by 5 pm during the week).
Drinks & Nightlife
Dougherty's Pub
223 West Chase StreetMy favorite local watering hole
Mt Royal Tavern
1204 W Mt Royal AveGood for a little local color.
A great bar for a cocktail, some acrobatics or just people watching
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Club 1722
1722 N Charles StA great bar for a cocktail, some acrobatics or just people watching
Delicious food, great beers and fun cocktails in a beautiful turn of the century building. Not to be missed!
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Brewer's Art
1106 N Charles StDelicious food, great beers and fun cocktails in a beautiful turn of the century building. Not to be missed!
Great place for a drink or a meal... on the 1st floor of the Belvedere Hotel
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The Owl Bar
1 E Chase StGreat place for a drink or a meal... on the 1st floor of the Belvedere Hotel
Liam Flynn's Ale House
22 W North Avegreat local bar. Usually some live music playing.
Red Maple
930 N Charles StGood bar for international music and dancing!
Hippo
1 W Eager StFun bar for those who enjoy alternative lifestyles! Wed night is bingo- not to be missed!
Great local bar- with an old church theme. Their nightly specials are amazing... and don't miss the crabby tots (crab dip over tater tots with melted cheese). DELIC!
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Ale Mary's
1939 Fleet StGreat local bar- with an old church theme. Their nightly specials are amazing... and don't miss the crabby tots (crab dip over tater tots with melted cheese). DELIC!
Sightseeing
Inner Harbor
Don't miss the world famous inner harbor!
4545 N Charles St, 21210
Tour Evergreen's 48 opulent rooms filled with books and manuscripts. Stroll the grounds, enjoy a concert, film or lecture or contemporary art exhibition in the gallery.
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Evergreen Museum & Library
4545 N Charles St4545 N Charles St, 21210
Tour Evergreen's 48 opulent rooms filled with books and manuscripts. Stroll the grounds, enjoy a concert, film or lecture or contemporary art exhibition in the gallery.
409 Cathedral St. This beautiful 200+ year old Church is America’s First Cathedral. Educational tours daily,lectures and services. Walk-able or Pleasant or Hamiliton Street stop on Purple line.
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The Baltimore Basilica
409 Cathedral St409 Cathedral St. This beautiful 200+ year old Church is America’s First Cathedral. Educational tours daily,lectures and services. Walk-able or Pleasant or Hamiliton Street stop on Purple line.
Cathedral of Mary Our Queen
5200 N Charles StBeautiful old church with amazing stained glass windows.
Local Church in the neighborhood that offers all kinds of plays, concerts and church services.
Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church
1316 Park AveLocal Church in the neighborhood that offers all kinds of plays, concerts and church services.
Entertainment & Activities
Great activities for kids of all ages. And the Imax theater is always a fun experience.
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Maryland Science Center
601 Light StGreat activities for kids of all ages. And the Imax theater is always a fun experience.
The Maryland Zoo
1 Safari PlDon't miss the Zoo while you're here!
National Aquarium
501 E Pratt StDon't miss the dolphin show... it's worth the wait!
Druid Park
Greenspring AvenueBeautiful park. Nice Playground for the kids.
Great true Imax theatre which shows science and nature films-- and regular films as well. Not to be missed!
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IMAX at the Maryland Science Center
601 Light StGreat true Imax theatre which shows science and nature films-- and regular films as well. Not to be missed!
Great train museum for kids and the kid at heart who enjoys trains!
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B&O Railroad Museum
901 W Pratt StGreat train museum for kids and the kid at heart who enjoys trains!
Fun for adults and kids. Booze cruise is fun for adults. Fun music, great staff and the water cannons are fun
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Urban Pirates
911 S Ann StFun for adults and kids. Booze cruise is fun for adults. Fun music, great staff and the water cannons are fun
Port Discovery Children's Museum
35 Market PlGreat kid's museum!
Patterson Park
2601 E Baltimore StLarge park in middle of city!