Melissa’s guidebook
Food scene
Enjoy some ready-made food at this location or buy foods that you can take back and cook.
8 locals recommend
PA Dutch Market Cockeysville
11121 York RdEnjoy some ready-made food at this location or buy foods that you can take back and cook.
If you're looking for some good food in Baltimore City, this is a really tasty spot. Trendy scene with great tacos and margaritas. I recommend the cochinita pibil taco and spicy margaritas! This place can get busy, so be prepared for a wait!
70 locals recommend
Clavel
225 W 23rd StIf you're looking for some good food in Baltimore City, this is a really tasty spot. Trendy scene with great tacos and margaritas. I recommend the cochinita pibil taco and spicy margaritas! This place can get busy, so be prepared for a wait!
We have not yet visited this spot personally, but we have heard about it. If you like trying new beers, this might be a great option for you.
8 locals recommend
Inverness Brewing
16200 Markoe RdWe have not yet visited this spot personally, but we have heard about it. If you like trying new beers, this might be a great option for you.
This is a drive from our place, but if you're looking for really good Maryland crab cakes, this is a great option! They have a brunch on the weekends as well!
7 locals recommend
By The Docks Seafood Restaurant
3321 Eastern BlvdThis is a drive from our place, but if you're looking for really good Maryland crab cakes, this is a great option! They have a brunch on the weekends as well!
You can find sweet treats like ice cream as well as cheese, cheeseboards, and other savory snacks at this location.
Prigel Family Creamery
4852 Long Green RdYou can find sweet treats like ice cream as well as cheese, cheeseboards, and other savory snacks at this location.
If you like visiting different wineries, here's a local option for you!
11 locals recommend
Basignani Winery
15722 Falls RdIf you like visiting different wineries, here's a local option for you!
Boordy Vineyards is a local favorite. Outdoor seating with music in the summer. Cozy indoor options in the winter. Great, scenic location!
33 locals recommend
Boordy Vineyards
Long Green PikeBoordy Vineyards is a local favorite. Outdoor seating with music in the summer. Cozy indoor options in the winter. Great, scenic location!
DeJon Vineyard
5300 Hydes RdLike trying new wines? As you can see, you've got lots of local options!
Manor Tavern
15819 Old York RdIron Rooster - Hunt Valley
50 Shawan RdGreat spot for grabbing some food and doing shopping in the area.
unique experiences
This is a drive from the house, but if you're looking for a drive-in experience, then this is the place!
30 locals recommend
Bengie's Drive-In Theatre
3417 Eastern BlvdThis is a drive from the house, but if you're looking for a drive-in experience, then this is the place!
If you’re in the Baltimore area around Christmas time, you’ve got to check out the Christmas lights in Hampden. These are not your average Christmas decorations.
6 locals recommend
Miracle on 34th Street, Hampden Christmas Street Holiday Show
700 W 34th StIf you’re in the Baltimore area around Christmas time, you’ve got to check out the Christmas lights in Hampden. These are not your average Christmas decorations.
If you’re looking for a hands-on experience for the children, this is a great option.
80 locals recommend
Port Discovery Children's Museum
35 Market PlIf you’re looking for a hands-on experience for the children, this is a great option.
Sightseeing
If this is your first time in the Baltimore area, you’ll want to check out the Inner Harbor.
534 locals recommend
Inner Harbor
If this is your first time in the Baltimore area, you’ll want to check out the Inner Harbor.
If you’re looking for a day trip to Baltimore City with the little ones, this is a great option.
125 locals recommend
Maryland Science Center
601 Light StIf you’re looking for a day trip to Baltimore City with the little ones, this is a great option.
Baltimore is known for its aquarium. If you’re planning on a day trip to the city, you might want to check it out.
438 locals recommend
National Aquarium
501 E Pratt StBaltimore is known for its aquarium. If you’re planning on a day trip to the city, you might want to check it out.
Sports
Camden Yards
333 W Camden StBaseball fans can enjoy a game at the Oriole stadium while here.
M&T Bank Stadium
1101 Russell StFootball fans can enjoy a game and see the Ravens play.
Wedding Venue / Catering
Pond View Farm
2601 Jolly Acres RdGetting Outdoors
Bike, hike, fish, or tube at the NCR trail in Monkton, MD.
North C R R Trail
North C R R Trail