Guidebook for Baltimore
Parks & Nature
Patterson Park is an historic park established in 1827 and named for William Patterson (1752-1835). It is bordered by East Baltimore Street, Eastern Avenue, South Patterson Park Avenue, and South Linwood Avenue. The park has four main entrances at each corner. Its notable attractions include the boat lake (where fishing is permitted), the marble fountain, the Pulaski Monument, and The Patterson Park Pagoda. Originally the Patterson Park Observatory, the Pagoda was built in 1891 as an observation tower for viewing the city and is still open to visitors today.
236 locals recommend
Patterson Park
2601 E Baltimore StPatterson Park is an historic park established in 1827 and named for William Patterson (1752-1835). It is bordered by East Baltimore Street, Eastern Avenue, South Patterson Park Avenue, and South Linwood Avenue. The park has four main entrances at each corner. Its notable attractions include the boat lake (where fishing is permitted), the marble fountain, the Pulaski Monument, and The Patterson Park Pagoda. Originally the Patterson Park Observatory, the Pagoda was built in 1891 as an observation tower for viewing the city and is still open to visitors today.
Excellent historical site for any history buffs and also some interesting ghost stories.
193 locals recommend
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
2400 E Fort AveExcellent historical site for any history buffs and also some interesting ghost stories.
Sightseeing
The Inner Harbor offers a plethora of shops and restaurants and is a great place to walk around and enjoy the sights of the harbor.
534 locals recommend
Inner Harbor
The Inner Harbor offers a plethora of shops and restaurants and is a great place to walk around and enjoy the sights of the harbor.
Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum
203 N Amity StFrank Zappa Statue
3601 Eastern AveWashington Monument
National Aquarium
501 E Pratt StBaltimore Museum of Industry station
Food Scene
Bertha's
734 S BroadwayBertha's is a local haunt known for its mussels.
This is local artisanal gelato. They also have good coffee. Great to take with you on a stroll around the harbor.
24 locals recommend
Pitango Gelato Fells Point
802 S BroadwayThis is local artisanal gelato. They also have good coffee. Great to take with you on a stroll around the harbor.
Dalesio's Of Little Italy
829 Eastern AveLittle Italy
La Scala Ristorante Italiano
1012 Eastern AveA more upscale Italian restaurant in Little Italy.
A small pub famous for its Poe theme and its duck fat fries. It's a very short drive or Uber from Eastern Avenue.
32 locals recommend
Annabel Lee
601 S Clinton StA small pub famous for its Poe theme and its duck fat fries. It's a very short drive or Uber from Eastern Avenue.
Patterson Perk
2501 Eastern AveA local coffee shop and cafe in close proximity.
Coffee shop on Eastern Avenue with an eclectic vibe.
13 locals recommend
High Grounds Coffee Roasters and Books
3201 Eastern AveCoffee shop on Eastern Avenue with an eclectic vibe.
Starbucks
1209 N Charles StThere are several Starbucks in the vicinity - this is one :)
Popular brunch spot on the harbor featuring southern favorites like grits.
84 locals recommend
Miss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor
750 E Pratt StPopular brunch spot on the harbor featuring southern favorites like grits.
Broadway Diner
6501 Eastern AveClassic Baltimore Diner
Another classic Baltimore diner - famous for late night service.
27 locals recommend
Sip & Bite Restaurant
2200 Boston StAnother classic Baltimore diner - famous for late night service.
Michael's Steak & Lobster House
6209 Eastern AvenueFeaturing steaks and seafood - local and highly rated
Upscale artisanal farm to table famed for its commitment to local and seasonal foods. Reservations are a must, but the fare and service are excellent.
116 locals recommend
Woodberry Kitchen
2010 Clipper Park RdUpscale artisanal farm to table famed for its commitment to local and seasonal foods. Reservations are a must, but the fare and service are excellent.
Called "top shelf new American" by Zagat, I have heard great things about this place.
30 locals recommend
Salt
2127 E Pratt StCalled "top shelf new American" by Zagat, I have heard great things about this place.
Matthew's Pizzeria
3131 Eastern AveHighly rated local pizza spot since 1943.
Arts & Culture
An eclectic museum featuring folk art. There are lots of really interesting exhibits here - definitely not your run-of-th-mill museum. There is also a restaurant here.
60 locals recommend
American Visionary Art Museum station
An eclectic museum featuring folk art. There are lots of really interesting exhibits here - definitely not your run-of-th-mill museum. There is also a restaurant here.
The Walters Art Museum
600 N Charles StBeautiful and historic theater hosting a variety of entertainment.
90 locals recommend
Hippodrome Theatre
12 N Eutaw StBeautiful and historic theater hosting a variety of entertainment.
The Charles is an historic theater showing revivals, foreign films, as well as modern offerings. Next door to The Charles are Sofi's Crepes and Tapas Teatro.
138 locals recommend
Charles Theatre
1711 N Charles StThe Charles is an historic theater showing revivals, foreign films, as well as modern offerings. Next door to The Charles are Sofi's Crepes and Tapas Teatro.
Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum DrHomewood Museum
3400 N Charles StShopping
Ten Thousand Villages
1621 Thames StEclectic collection of fair trade arts and crafts
Harborplace & The Gallery
200 E Pratt StA bit of everything conveniently located.
Barnes & Noble
601 E Pratt StUnder Armour Brand House
700 S President StBaltimore is the birthplace of Under Armour.
lululemon
1001-B Aliceanna StHandbags in the City
840 Aliceanna StUpscale handbags
Poppy & Stella
728 S BroadwayUnique boutique
Entertainment & Activities
Bowling - including duck pin - in the Patterson Park area
24 locals recommend
Patterson Bowling Center
2105 Eastern AveBowling - including duck pin - in the Patterson Park area
Essentials
Safeway
2610 Boston StWhole Foods Market
711 S Central AveShoppers Pharmacy
6500 Eastern Ave