Food Scene
Probably the best brunch in Federal Hill. Good selection of the basics with some local options as well. <10 minute walk
18 locals recommend
Regi's
1002 Light StProbably the best brunch in Federal Hill. Good selection of the basics with some local options as well. <10 minute walk
Casual neighborhood cafe. Order at the front counter, take a seat in the restaurant or take it to-go. Cheap, good, fast. There may be a line, but it typically moves pretty quickly. 5 minute walk.
14 locals recommend
Light Street Cycles
1124 Light StCasual neighborhood cafe. Order at the front counter, take a seat in the restaurant or take it to-go. Cheap, good, fast. There may be a line, but it typically moves pretty quickly. 5 minute walk.
One of the best, most unique restaurants in Baltimore. Very difficult to get reservations on short notice, but often times you can get a seat at the bar early for dinner or brunch.
116 locals recommend
Woodberry Kitchen
2010 Clipper Park RdOne of the best, most unique restaurants in Baltimore. Very difficult to get reservations on short notice, but often times you can get a seat at the bar early for dinner or brunch.
Unique pizzas, pasta, and good beer selection. Hampden neighborhood (15-20 minute drive/Uber ride)
34 locals recommend
Birroteca Baltimore
1520 Clipper RdUnique pizzas, pasta, and good beer selection. Hampden neighborhood (15-20 minute drive/Uber ride)
Charleston
1000 Lancaster StAmerican fine dining. Harbor East (10-15 minute drive/Uber ride)
Italian/contemporary European. The Enoteca (wine bar, business casual/"casual elegant") The Enoteca (wine bar) is a bit more casual than the main dining rooms (Osteria).
19 locals recommend
Cinghiale
822 Lancaster StItalian/contemporary European. The Enoteca (wine bar, business casual/"casual elegant") The Enoteca (wine bar) is a bit more casual than the main dining rooms (Osteria).
Afghan food. Plenty of vegetarian and small plate options to share. Mount Vernon neighborhood (10-15 minute drive/Uber ride or Circulator Purple Route-- Mt Vernon Place stop)
69 locals recommend
The Helmand
806 N Charles StAfghan food. Plenty of vegetarian and small plate options to share. Mount Vernon neighborhood (10-15 minute drive/Uber ride or Circulator Purple Route-- Mt Vernon Place stop)
Gastro pub. The "craft-made" fare can be very good but also unique (meaning you should check the menu before committing).
14 locals recommend
The Fork & Wrench
Gastro pub. The "craft-made" fare can be very good but also unique (meaning you should check the menu before committing).
American "basics" done right. Hampden neighborhood (15-20 minute drive/Uber ride)
66 locals recommend
The Food Market
1017 W 36th StAmerican "basics" done right. Hampden neighborhood (15-20 minute drive/Uber ride)
Higher-quality Mexican food. Federal Hill (<10 minute walk). Good happy hour 3-7pm Monday-Friday.
36 locals recommend
Blue Agave Restaurant
1032 Light StHigher-quality Mexican food. Federal Hill (<10 minute walk). Good happy hour 3-7pm Monday-Friday.
Classic neighborhood restaurant. Contemporary American menu and great cocktails. Friendly staff.
8 locals recommend
Bluegrass
1500 South Hanover StreetClassic neighborhood restaurant. Contemporary American menu and great cocktails. Friendly staff.
Extensive menu, good beer and wine selection. Solid brunch. Less than 10 minute walk.
10 locals recommend
Metropolitan Coffeehouse & Wine Bar
902 S Charles StExtensive menu, good beer and wine selection. Solid brunch. Less than 10 minute walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
Max's Taphouse
733 S BroadwayBest beer selection in Baltimore.
Right around the corner from the apartment. Neighborhood bar, but very large. Good pub food and very convenient (1-2 minute walk around the corner).
11 locals recommend
Ropewalk Tavern
1209 S Charles StRight around the corner from the apartment. Neighborhood bar, but very large. Good pub food and very convenient (1-2 minute walk around the corner).
Handcrafted cocktails and dark, intimate atmosphere. In historic Fells Point neighborhood (10-15 minute drive/Uber ride).
20 locals recommend
Rye
1639 Thames StHandcrafted cocktails and dark, intimate atmosphere. In historic Fells Point neighborhood (10-15 minute drive/Uber ride).
Upscale cocktail bar in Federal Hill (about 5 minute walk)
32 locals recommend
Bookmakers Cocktail Club
31 E Cross StUpscale cocktail bar in Federal Hill (about 5 minute walk)
House-beer and craft beers with a focus on Belgian-style brews. Basement bar area is dark with a lot of character while the upstairs bar and dining area is more formal.
144 locals recommend
Brewer's Art
1106 N Charles StHouse-beer and craft beers with a focus on Belgian-style brews. Basement bar area is dark with a lot of character while the upstairs bar and dining area is more formal.
Sightseeing
Good, large park area available outside the Fort for walking, running and picnics. You have to pay to go inside the fort itself.
193 locals recommend
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
2400 E Fort AveGood, large park area available outside the Fort for walking, running and picnics. You have to pay to go inside the fort itself.
I find it best for smaller kids, but it's been a while since I have been.
125 locals recommend
Maryland Science Center
601 Light StI find it best for smaller kids, but it's been a while since I have been.
One of the must-do events. Can get crowded and is on the pricier end of local attractions.
438 locals recommend
National Aquarium
501 E Pratt StOne of the must-do events. Can get crowded and is on the pricier end of local attractions.
Large art museum founded in 1914 and opened in 1924. Includes works by Matisse, Picasso, Cezanne, Manet, Degas, Gauguin, van Gogh, Renoir, etc. Free admission.
299 locals recommend
Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum DrLarge art museum founded in 1914 and opened in 1924. Includes works by Matisse, Picasso, Cezanne, Manet, Degas, Gauguin, van Gogh, Renoir, etc. Free admission.
Baltimore Museum of Industry
1415 Key HwyGood for kids.
B&O Railroad Museum
901 W Pratt StFairly self-explanatory.
The last sail-only warship designed and built by the US Navy. Disrupted slave trading during the Civil War.
23 locals recommend
USS Constellation
301 Light StThe last sail-only warship designed and built by the US Navy. Disrupted slave trading during the Civil War.
Not your typical museum. A place for "intuitive, self-taught" artistry. Eclectic.
186 locals recommend
American Visionary Art Museum
800 Key HwyNot your typical museum. A place for "intuitive, self-taught" artistry. Eclectic.
Everything Else
Free art museum that started as a private collection. A good way to spend an hour or two on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
278 locals recommend
The Walters Art Museum
600 N Charles StFree art museum that started as a private collection. A good way to spend an hour or two on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Arts & Culture
M&T Bank Stadium
1101 Russell StRavens games and other sporting events.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
333 W Camden StOrioles games.