Guidebook for Baltimore
Food Scene
My favorite pizza place in Baltimore. And they have some nachos that are amazing!
http://www.homeslyce.com/menu/
27 locals recommend
HomeSlyce
336 N Charles StMy favorite pizza place in Baltimore. And they have some nachos that are amazing!
http://www.homeslyce.com/menu/
Lexington Market houses this bakery which sells the famous Berger Cookie, a Baltimorean favorite.
http://lexingtonmarket.com/vendor/bergers-bakery/
Berger’s Bakery
Lexington Market houses this bakery which sells the famous Berger Cookie, a Baltimorean favorite.
http://lexingtonmarket.com/vendor/bergers-bakery/
An indoor street-like market with nearly 100 vendors.
http://lexingtonmarket.com/vendors/
30 locals recommend
Lexington Market
112 W Lexington StAn indoor street-like market with nearly 100 vendors.
http://lexingtonmarket.com/vendors/
Baltimore's best breakfast and brunch spot. I highly recommend the Funky Monkey Bread.
http://www.missshirleys.com/menu/full-menu
84 locals recommend
Miss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor
750 E Pratt StBaltimore's best breakfast and brunch spot. I highly recommend the Funky Monkey Bread.
http://www.missshirleys.com/menu/full-menu
Forno
17 N Eutaw StItalian cuisine.
http://www.fornobaltimore.com/
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1209 N Charles St
McDonald's
25 N Howard St
Five Guys
201 East Pratt Street
Shake Shack
400 E Pratt St
Cross Street Market
1065 S Charles Sthttp://www.southbaltimore.com/shop/crossmkt.html
Harbor Que BBQ & Catering
Carolina style BBQ.
http://harborque.com/menu/
The best ramen I have ever had. The aroma hits you as soon as you walk in.
http://miandyunoodlebar.com/index.php/menu/
13 locals recommend
Mi & Yu Noodle Bar
1016 S Charles StThe best ramen I have ever had. The aroma hits you as soon as you walk in.
http://miandyunoodlebar.com/index.php/menu/
Maiwand Grill
324 W Baltimore StExcellent Afghan food.
http://maiwand-grill.com/menu/
This is a restaurant / bakery. Get the Franciscan!
https://vaccarospastry.com/cafe-menu/
15 locals recommend
Vaccaro's Italian Pastry Shop, Little Italy
222 Albemarle StThis is a restaurant / bakery. Get the Franciscan!
https://vaccarospastry.com/cafe-menu/
Starbucks
1209 N Charles StAn indoor street-like market with over a dozen vendors covering a wide range of cuisines. http://mtvernonmarketplace.com/
59 locals recommend
Mount Vernon Marketplace
520 Park AveAn indoor street-like market with over a dozen vendors covering a wide range of cuisines. http://mtvernonmarketplace.com/
Gourmet fries (banh mi, Korean BBQ, poutine, etc) plus rice bowls. http://www.thelocalfry.com/menu/menu/
The Local Fry
711 W 40th StGourmet fries (banh mi, Korean BBQ, poutine, etc) plus rice bowls. http://www.thelocalfry.com/menu/menu/
Brothers Sushi
1035 S Charles StGreat nearby sushi place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Inside Power Plant Live (which is filled with bars and clubs), it is next to Leinenkugel's Beer Garden, Angels Rock Bar, and Mex Tequila Bar
http://www.powerplantlive.com/
19 locals recommend
Rams Head Live
20 Market PlInside Power Plant Live (which is filled with bars and clubs), it is next to Leinenkugel's Beer Garden, Angels Rock Bar, and Mex Tequila Bar
http://www.powerplantlive.com/
Lithuanian Hall Association Inc
851 Hollins Sthttp://lithuanianhall.com/
American cuisine and dozens of craft beers.
http://www.alewifebmore.com/
14 locals recommend
Alewife Baltimore
21 N Eutaw StAmerican cuisine and dozens of craft beers.
http://www.alewifebmore.com/
The 8x10
10 E Cross Sthttp://www.the8x10.com/
Entertainment & Activities
$28.50 per adult, $24.50 per child/student.
Break into an archaeologist's vault in Ex Machina (my favorite). Find a missing artist in The Gallery. Discover a nefarious plot in The Study.
https://www.baltimazeescape.com/bookings/
Full disclosure, I work here part time.
Baltimaze Escape Rooms
31 Light Street$28.50 per adult, $24.50 per child/student.
Break into an archaeologist's vault in Ex Machina (my favorite). Find a missing artist in The Gallery. Discover a nefarious plot in The Study.
https://www.baltimazeescape.com/bookings/
Full disclosure, I work here part time.
Most days/times: $40 per adult, $25 per child under 11.
Fridays after 5: $20 per adult, $12.50 per child under 11.
https://aqua.org/tickets
438 locals recommend
National Aquarium
501 E Pratt StMost days/times: $40 per adult, $25 per child under 11.
Fridays after 5: $20 per adult, $12.50 per child under 11.
https://aqua.org/tickets
Home of the Baltimore Orioles!
http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/bal/ballpark/
90 locals recommend
Camden Station
Home of the Baltimore Orioles!
http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/bal/ballpark/
M&T Bank Stadium
1101 Russell Sthttp://www.baltimoreravens.com/gameday/mt-bank-stadium.html
Royal Farms Arena
201 W Baltimore Sthttp://www.royalfarmsarena.com/events/all
Getting Around
Light rail line. South to the BWI airport or Glen Burnie. North to Penn Station or Hunt Valley.
https://mta.maryland.gov/light-rail
University Center / Baltimore St.
Light rail line. South to the BWI airport or Glen Burnie. North to Penn Station or Hunt Valley.
https://mta.maryland.gov/light-rail
FREE Charm City Circulator Orange Bus going east to the Aquarium, the African American Museum, Little Italy, and Harbor East.
http://www.charmcitycirculator.com/
PRATT ST & HOWARD ST eb
FREE Charm City Circulator Orange Bus going east to the Aquarium, the African American Museum, Little Italy, and Harbor East.
http://www.charmcitycirculator.com/
FREE Charm City Circulator Purple Bus going north to Hopkins University, Washington Monument, Penn Station, and Charles Village.
http://www.charmcitycirculator.com/
CHARLES ST & FAYETTE ST nb
FREE Charm City Circulator Purple Bus going north to Hopkins University, Washington Monument, Penn Station, and Charles Village.
http://www.charmcitycirculator.com/
FREE Charm City Circulator Purple Bus going south to Science Museum, Betamore Incubator, and Federal Hill.
http://www.charmcitycirculator.com/
SAINT PAUL ST & FAYETTE ST fs sb
FREE Charm City Circulator Purple Bus going south to Science Museum, Betamore Incubator, and Federal Hill.
http://www.charmcitycirculator.com/
BaltimoreLink bus stop for CityLink routes: Red (to Lutherville/Towson), Orange (to Essex), Green (to Towson), and Purple (to Hopkins Hospital).
http://baltimorelink.com/
Baltimore St & Baltimore Arena
BaltimoreLink bus stop for CityLink routes: Red (to Lutherville/Towson), Orange (to Essex), Green (to Towson), and Purple (to Hopkins Hospital).
http://baltimorelink.com/
FREE Charm City Circulator Orange Bus going west to Lithuanian Dance Hall, UMD BioPark, and the B & O Railroad Museum.
http://www.charmcitycirculator.com/
LOMBARD ST & HOWARD ST wb
FREE Charm City Circulator Orange Bus going west to Lithuanian Dance Hall, UMD BioPark, and the B & O Railroad Museum.
http://www.charmcitycirculator.com/
BaltimoreLink bus stop for CityLink routes: Red (to UM Transit Center), Orange (to Harlem Park), Green (to Hollins Market), and Purple (to Catonsville). http://baltimorelink.com/
FAYETTE ST & HOWARD ST wb
BaltimoreLink bus stop for CityLink routes: Red (to UM Transit Center), Orange (to Harlem Park), Green (to Hollins Market), and Purple (to Catonsville). http://baltimorelink.com/
Subway northwest to Owings Mills, east to Hopkins Hospital.
https://mta.maryland.gov/metro-subway
LEXINGTON MARKET (METRO) nb station
Subway northwest to Owings Mills, east to Hopkins Hospital.
https://mta.maryland.gov/metro-subway
$2 for the first 45 minutes. $2 for every 30 minutes after that.
https://www.bmorebikeshare.com/#pricing
Baltimore Bike Share Station #13
250 W Pratt St$2 for the first 45 minutes. $2 for every 30 minutes after that.
https://www.bmorebikeshare.com/#pricing
Arts & Culture
$16 per adult, $10 per student/child.
http://avam.org/stuff-everyone-asks/hours-and-directions.shtml
In July and August, they host FREE Flicks from the Hill, where they show movies outside which you can watch from the Federal Hill Park hillside.
http://avam.org/news-and-events/events/flicks-from-the-hill.shtml
60 locals recommend
American Visionary Art Museum station
$16 per adult, $10 per student/child.
http://avam.org/stuff-everyone-asks/hours-and-directions.shtml
In July and August, they host FREE Flicks from the Hill, where they show movies outside which you can watch from the Federal Hill Park hillside.
http://avam.org/news-and-events/events/flicks-from-the-hill.shtml
The Walters Art Museum
600 N Charles St FREE.
https://thewalters.org/about/
$8 per adult, $6 per student/child/senior.
http://www.lewismuseum.org/visiting/hours
10 locals recommend
Reginald F. Lewis Museum station
$8 per adult, $6 per student/child/senior.
http://www.lewismuseum.org/visiting/hours
Hippodrome Theatre
12 N Eutaw Sthttp://www.france-merrickpac.com/index.php/
Everyman Theatre
315 W Fayette Sthttp://everymantheatre.org/
$25 per adult, $19 per child under 12.
http://www.mdsci.org/visit/pricing-ticket-buying-info/
125 locals recommend
Maryland Science Center
601 Light St$25 per adult, $19 per child under 12.
http://www.mdsci.org/visit/pricing-ticket-buying-info/
Enoch Pratt Free Library
400 Cathedral St
University of Maryland BioPark
801 W Baltimore St$18 per adult, $12 per child under 12.
http://www.borail.org/Hours.aspx
94 locals recommend
B&O Railroad Museum
901 W Pratt St$18 per adult, $12 per child under 12.
http://www.borail.org/Hours.aspx
FREE on Saturdays from 11am to 4pm. https://www.bromoseltzertower.com/visitor-info
14 locals recommend
Bromo Seltzer Tower
21 S Eutaw StFREE on Saturdays from 11am to 4pm. https://www.bromoseltzertower.com/visitor-info
Parks & Nature
Great view of the Inner Harbor. Good spot for sunset/sunrise. Has a playground for kids.
256 locals recommend
Federal Hill Park
300 Warren AveGreat view of the Inner Harbor. Good spot for sunset/sunrise. Has a playground for kids.
Liberty Dog Park
8 Park AvePlain dog park that is long and great for running with your dog.
One section for small or old dogs. One section for big or young dogs. Multiple benches, a couple water fountains. On a hill. Popular with a lot of dog owners.
Howard Street Dog Park
One section for small or old dogs. One section for big or young dogs. Multiple benches, a couple water fountains. On a hill. Popular with a lot of dog owners.
Sightseeing
$6 per adult, $4 per child. Great view of Baltimore's skyline. Ideal to go close to sunset.
http://www.viewbaltimore.org/index.cfm?page=tickets
22 locals recommend
Top of the World Observation Level
401 E Pratt St$6 per adult, $4 per child. Great view of Baltimore's skyline. Ideal to go close to sunset.
http://www.viewbaltimore.org/index.cfm?page=tickets
$6 per adult, $4 per child under 13.
The first and original Washington Monument provides a beautiful view of the surrounding Mount Vernon neighborhood once climbed.
http://mvpconservancy.org/the-monument/
93 locals recommend
Washington Monument
$6 per adult, $4 per child under 13.
The first and original Washington Monument provides a beautiful view of the surrounding Mount Vernon neighborhood once climbed.
http://mvpconservancy.org/the-monument/
You should look at the Harbor Pass if you plan to see multiple sights. It can save you some money during your stay.
http://baltimore.org/info/harbor-pass
Baltimore Visitor Center station
You should look at the Harbor Pass if you plan to see multiple sights. It can save you some money during your stay.
http://baltimore.org/info/harbor-pass