Guidebook for Baltimore
Food Scene
Hersh’s
1843-45 Light StThey have great pizza and outdoor seating on a quiet side street.
If you like Turkish food and an informal atmosphere, or take-out, this place has good food and a friendly crew. Order at the counter.
20 locals recommend
Baba's Mediterranean Kitchen
745 E Fort AveIf you like Turkish food and an informal atmosphere, or take-out, this place has good food and a friendly crew. Order at the counter.
They have a great patio in the back. The food is good, and if you love wine, they will recommend something. You can buy it from their wine shop that is attached to the restaurant.
9 locals recommend
Wine Market Bistro
921 E Fort AveThey have a great patio in the back. The food is good, and if you love wine, they will recommend something. You can buy it from their wine shop that is attached to the restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
This lounge is in the Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Hotel (formerly the Intercontinental Harbor Court). They have live music on the weekends and a bar menu as well as a full restaurant menu.
Explorers, an American Gastropub
550 Light StThis lounge is in the Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Hotel (formerly the Intercontinental Harbor Court). They have live music on the weekends and a bar menu as well as a full restaurant menu.
Theater and Museums
Wonderful collection ranging from ancient art to 19th century paintings; includes Asian art and ceramincs, European porcelains, and Meso- and South American art. Excepting special exhibits, admission is free. There are activities for younger children on weekends. The museum is open late on Thursdays with activities for adults.
www.thewalters.org
278 locals recommend
The Walters Art Museum
600 N Charles StWonderful collection ranging from ancient art to 19th century paintings; includes Asian art and ceramincs, European porcelains, and Meso- and South American art. Excepting special exhibits, admission is free. There are activities for younger children on weekends. The museum is open late on Thursdays with activities for adults.
www.thewalters.org
Excellent collection of African art, superb collection of Impressionist art (largest collection of Matisse paintings in America), very good Decorative arts. The museum is free except for special exhibits. We highly recommend Gertrude's Restaurant, which is attached. www.artbma.org
http://www.gertrudesbaltimore.com/
299 locals recommend
Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum DrExcellent collection of African art, superb collection of Impressionist art (largest collection of Matisse paintings in America), very good Decorative arts. The museum is free except for special exhibits. We highly recommend Gertrude's Restaurant, which is attached. www.artbma.org
http://www.gertrudesbaltimore.com/
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is a world class symphony. If you are able to take in a classical (or pops) concert, it would be well worth your time. Rush tickets are $25.00. Sammy's Trattoria is a good place to eat if you are attending the symphony. They can be a little slow, so be sure to let them know that you are attending the symphony and they'll speed things up. www.bsomusic.org
http://www.sammystrattoria.com/
52 locals recommend
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
1212 Cathedral StThe Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is a world class symphony. If you are able to take in a classical (or pops) concert, it would be well worth your time. Rush tickets are $25.00. Sammy's Trattoria is a good place to eat if you are attending the symphony. They can be a little slow, so be sure to let them know that you are attending the symphony and they'll speed things up. www.bsomusic.org
http://www.sammystrattoria.com/
Fabulous productions and resident acting company. The B & O Brasserie is a good place to eat if you are attending a production at CSC. The Brasserie is located in a historic building. Brio Bistro is another good option.
https://www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com
Brand new: check out Chez Hugo around the corner on Redwood Street! http://chezhugobistro.com/
11 locals recommend
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Theater
7 S Calvert StFabulous productions and resident acting company. The B & O Brasserie is a good place to eat if you are attending a production at CSC. The Brasserie is located in a historic building. Brio Bistro is another good option.
https://www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com
Brand new: check out Chez Hugo around the corner on Redwood Street! http://chezhugobistro.com/
Superb productions with a bent for social commentary. If you are going to a play, Flavor and Plates are two restaurants very near by that have good happy hours until 7:00 pm. Their food is good and their prices are fair even if you don't make the happy hour time frame. https://www.centerstage.org/
45 locals recommend
Baltimore Center Stage
700 N Calvert StSuperb productions with a bent for social commentary. If you are going to a play, Flavor and Plates are two restaurants very near by that have good happy hours until 7:00 pm. Their food is good and their prices are fair even if you don't make the happy hour time frame. https://www.centerstage.org/
If you enjoy experimental theater, this is the place for you. They will be moving from their current address at the end of this season and will be performing at various sites around the city for the 2019-2020 season.
13 locals recommend
Single Carrot Theatre
1505 Old York RdIf you enjoy experimental theater, this is the place for you. They will be moving from their current address at the end of this season and will be performing at various sites around the city for the 2019-2020 season.
Essentials
It's about a mile from the house, so an easy walk if you don't have heavy groceries. There are a number of businesses here including restaurants, a running store, and an ice cream store.
85 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
1801 McHenry RowIt's about a mile from the house, so an easy walk if you don't have heavy groceries. There are a number of businesses here including restaurants, a running store, and an ice cream store.
We use Soo and Han to clean Hugh's dress shirts. Soo also makes alterations, which I have been happy with.
Federal Hill Cleaners
575 S Hanover StWe use Soo and Han to clean Hugh's dress shirts. Soo also makes alterations, which I have been happy with.
Sightseeing
This is the first monument built to George Washington. Climb to the top for an excellent view of Baltimore. https://baltimore.org/listings/historic-sites/washington-monument-and-mount-vernon-place
The monument is located in Mount Vernon, which is a neighborhood with beautiful old homes. This is a must see neighborhood for anyone who is interested in architecture and in city flavor. It is adjacent to The Walters Art Museum.
While there, stop at Flavor Restaurant for some good and reasonably priced food. Happy Hour is a great way to eat dinner on a budget. For those of you who knew Baltimore 30 years ago, this is where the Midtown Yacht Club used to be. http://www.flavorbaltimore.com/
93 locals recommend
Washington Monument
This is the first monument built to George Washington. Climb to the top for an excellent view of Baltimore. https://baltimore.org/listings/historic-sites/washington-monument-and-mount-vernon-place
The monument is located in Mount Vernon, which is a neighborhood with beautiful old homes. This is a must see neighborhood for anyone who is interested in architecture and in city flavor. It is adjacent to The Walters Art Museum.
While there, stop at Flavor Restaurant for some good and reasonably priced food. Happy Hour is a great way to eat dinner on a budget. For those of you who knew Baltimore 30 years ago, this is where the Midtown Yacht Club used to be. http://www.flavorbaltimore.com/
This monument commemorates the Battle of North Point where the British land invasion was repelled. Thank you Baltimore!) The architecture of it is wonderful. It's the oldest Egyptian-style monument in the U. S. Note Lady Baltimore who stands on the top of the monument. https://explore.baltimoreheritage.org/items/show/2
Battle Monument Park
60 East Lexington StreetThis monument commemorates the Battle of North Point where the British land invasion was repelled. Thank you Baltimore!) The architecture of it is wonderful. It's the oldest Egyptian-style monument in the U. S. Note Lady Baltimore who stands on the top of the monument. https://explore.baltimoreheritage.org/items/show/2
Parks & Nature
This is great for a view of downtown Baltimore. It has playground equipment for children, and enough space for a small group to play catch the flag or touch football. Federal Hill is an important spot in the nation's history. It was used as a look-out during the War of 1812 and as a Union fort during the Civil War. http://www.federalhillonline.com/history.htm, https://www.bmoreathome.com/federal-hill-history/
256 locals recommend
Federal Hill Park
300 Warren AveThis is great for a view of downtown Baltimore. It has playground equipment for children, and enough space for a small group to play catch the flag or touch football. Federal Hill is an important spot in the nation's history. It was used as a look-out during the War of 1812 and as a Union fort during the Civil War. http://www.federalhillonline.com/history.htm, https://www.bmoreathome.com/federal-hill-history/
Shopping
Crystal specializes in paintings of Baltimore. She shows other artists. http://crystalmoll.com/gallery/
Mark Cottman Gallery
Crystal specializes in paintings of Baltimore. She shows other artists. http://crystalmoll.com/gallery/