Guidebook for Baltimore
Essentials
The shortcut to get to Shopper is through the entrance at the end of Boyle St. Just turn right once you are out of the front door, walk to the end of the street and you will see the entrance.
40 locals recommend
Shoppers
857 E Fort AveThe shortcut to get to Shopper is through the entrance at the end of Boyle St. Just turn right once you are out of the front door, walk to the end of the street and you will see the entrance.
It is in Mchenry Row, which is about 8-min walk. Better selection than Shopper's but definitely pricier. They have a sushi bar, salad bar, hot food bar, and chinese food bar.
85 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
1801 McHenry RowIt is in Mchenry Row, which is about 8-min walk. Better selection than Shopper's but definitely pricier. They have a sushi bar, salad bar, hot food bar, and chinese food bar.
It is probably the best Dollar Tree out there. If you forgot to bring little things like hairbrush, toothbrush, etc., Dollar Tree got you covered. Everything is $1.
7 locals recommend
Dollar Tree
3581 Washington BlvdIt is probably the best Dollar Tree out there. If you forgot to bring little things like hairbrush, toothbrush, etc., Dollar Tree got you covered. Everything is $1.
Closest liquor store from my house, about 4-min walk. Has beer, spirit, and wine. Closed on Sunday, otherwise open from 11am to 11pm.
Harborview Liquors
549 East Fort AvenueClosest liquor store from my house, about 4-min walk. Has beer, spirit, and wine. Closed on Sunday, otherwise open from 11am to 11pm.
It opens 7 days a week from 6am-12am (midnight). It only sells beer and wine.
The Cellars Wine & Beer Shop
1800 Whetstone WayIt opens 7 days a week from 6am-12am (midnight). It only sells beer and wine.
Parks & Nature
Park is open at 9am and close at 5pm. You don't need to pay the entrance fee if you just walk around the perimeter along the water and parking there is free. However, their exhibits, movie, and fortress are definately worth the $15 entry fee. It is part of the National Park Service so Interagency Annual Pass is accepted here.
193 locals recommend
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
2400 E Fort AvePark is open at 9am and close at 5pm. You don't need to pay the entrance fee if you just walk around the perimeter along the water and parking there is free. However, their exhibits, movie, and fortress are definately worth the $15 entry fee. It is part of the National Park Service so Interagency Annual Pass is accepted here.
The overlook of Inner Harbor and downtown from the top of federal hill park is simply amazing. It is also the spot featured in The Wire.
256 locals recommend
Federal Hill Park
300 Warren AveThe overlook of Inner Harbor and downtown from the top of federal hill park is simply amazing. It is also the spot featured in The Wire.
Sightseeing
Best walk of the harbor is along the HarborView Drive. Stop for some food and drinks at the Yacht Club near the marina and enjoy the gorgeous view.
534 locals recommend
Inner Harbor
Best walk of the harbor is along the HarborView Drive. Stop for some food and drinks at the Yacht Club near the marina and enjoy the gorgeous view.
You can also take the free charm city harhor connector (different from the commercially run water taxi) from Under Armour Global Headquarters (tide point) to fells point or canton.
8 locals recommend
Under Armour Global Headquarters
1020 Hull StYou can also take the free charm city harhor connector (different from the commercially run water taxi) from Under Armour Global Headquarters (tide point) to fells point or canton.
You can take a paid tour at Sagamore (discount tickets on Groupon). A guide will show you around the distiller and talk about the process of making their whiskey. At the end of the tour, you get to taste 3 different samples of their award-winning signature whiskey.
22 locals recommend
Sagamore Spirit Distillery
301 E Cromwell StYou can take a paid tour at Sagamore (discount tickets on Groupon). A guide will show you around the distiller and talk about the process of making their whiskey. At the end of the tour, you get to taste 3 different samples of their award-winning signature whiskey.
Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most influential American writers of the 19th century. He is famous for writing science fiction and short stories of mystery.
64 locals recommend
Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum
203 N Amity StEdgar Allan Poe is one of the most influential American writers of the 19th century. He is famous for writing science fiction and short stories of mystery.
Food Scene
L.P. means "Locust Point". It is a seafood restaurant. They are famous for their steamed crabs.
36 locals recommend
L.P. Steamers
1100 E Fort AveL.P. means "Locust Point". It is a seafood restaurant. They are famous for their steamed crabs.
Great brunch! Best in Baltimore. They are famous for their creative and fancy bloody mary cocktail. However, even without the alcohol, I have never been disappointed by the food they served. Coconut french toast, crab cake eggs benedict, fried chicken and waffles!!! Just order something from their signature menu and you will enjoy it!
84 locals recommend
Miss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor
750 E Pratt StGreat brunch! Best in Baltimore. They are famous for their creative and fancy bloody mary cocktail. However, even without the alcohol, I have never been disappointed by the food they served. Coconut french toast, crab cake eggs benedict, fried chicken and waffles!!! Just order something from their signature menu and you will enjoy it!
Great service, reasonable price for a diner, and great American breakfast. The diner is located in the Southside Marketplace, which is right next to my house (3-min walk).
7 locals recommend
Southside Diner
893 E Fort AveGreat service, reasonable price for a diner, and great American breakfast. The diner is located in the Southside Marketplace, which is right next to my house (3-min walk).
The restaurant is right next to the water and has an outdoor dining area facing the water. It specializes in cuban cuision. It can be crowded on a Friday night or during the weekend.
32 locals recommend
Little Havana
1325 Key HwyThe restaurant is right next to the water and has an outdoor dining area facing the water. It specializes in cuban cuision. It can be crowded on a Friday night or during the weekend.
Blue Moon Cafe
1621 Aliceanna StGreat breakfast and brunch. Creative and tasty.
Harbor water view. Great seafood. Happy hour Monday through Friday from 11:30 am - 7:00 pm
34 locals recommend
Rusty Scupper station
402 Key HwyHarbor water view. Great seafood. Happy hour Monday through Friday from 11:30 am - 7:00 pm
Arts & Culture
American Visionary Art Museum
800 Key HwyFolk's art. Very Baltimore. Worth a visit.
You can find discounted tickets on Groupon. The museum is next to the water and Baltimore Sailing Club. It is also the bus stop for the charm city circulator (city's free bus).
31 locals recommend
Baltimore Museum of Industry station
You can find discounted tickets on Groupon. The museum is next to the water and Baltimore Sailing Club. It is also the bus stop for the charm city circulator (city's free bus).
The Walters Art Museum
600 N Charles StGreat art museum located in Mount Vernon. Free admission.
Really beautiful and gorgeous library! Amazing architecture. Free Peabody music performances in the main area sometimes.
44 locals recommend
Peabody Library
17 E Mt Vernon PlReally beautiful and gorgeous library! Amazing architecture. Free Peabody music performances in the main area sometimes.
Entertainment & Activities
If you go there after 5pm on a friday, then the price is half ($19.95). Otherwise, the price is normally $39.95 for an adult. The aquarium is worth the full price though. Very big and lots to see (I can easily spend 3 hours there). I love the sharks, stingrays, green eel, and giant grouper.
438 locals recommend
National Aquarium
501 E Pratt StIf you go there after 5pm on a friday, then the price is half ($19.95). Otherwise, the price is normally $39.95 for an adult. The aquarium is worth the full price though. Very big and lots to see (I can easily spend 3 hours there). I love the sharks, stingrays, green eel, and giant grouper.
One of the most iconic ball parks in major league baseball. Great stadium and easy to get to.
220 locals recommend
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
333 W Camden StOne of the most iconic ball parks in major league baseball. Great stadium and easy to get to.
M&T Bank Stadium
1101 Russell StGo Ravens!
Drinks & Nightlife
A bar that has really good food and big TVs for watching sport events. It is just a couple of steps from my house (next to McDonalds).
8 locals recommend
Wiley Gunter's
823 E Fort AveA bar that has really good food and big TVs for watching sport events. It is just a couple of steps from my house (next to McDonalds).
Great pizza and huge selection of whisky (bar tender claimed there have over 600 different kinds of whiskey). 3-min walk from my house.
12 locals recommend
Barfly's
620 E Fort AveGreat pizza and huge selection of whisky (bar tender claimed there have over 600 different kinds of whiskey). 3-min walk from my house.
It is a great neighborhood hang-out spot near Riverside park. It has a bar, sit-down tables, and the food is delicious! They host Trivia on Thur and Bingo on Wed. Great vibe and it is super clean and well-decorated inside.
Park Bench Pub
1749 Belt StIt is a great neighborhood hang-out spot near Riverside park. It has a bar, sit-down tables, and the food is delicious! They host Trivia on Thur and Bingo on Wed. Great vibe and it is super clean and well-decorated inside.
A dive bar, a hole in the wall kind of place, a locals favorite.
8 locals recommend
Captain Larry's Bar & Grill
601 E Fort AveA dive bar, a hole in the wall kind of place, a locals favorite.