Guidebook for Baltimore

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Guidebook for Baltimore

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 St
18 locals recommend
Probably 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 St
14 locals recommend
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.
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 Rd
116 locals recommend
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.
Unique pizzas, pasta, and good beer selection. Hampden neighborhood (15-20 minute drive/Uber ride)
34 locals recommend
Birroteca Baltimore
1520 Clipper Rd
34 locals recommend
Unique pizzas, pasta, and good beer selection. Hampden neighborhood (15-20 minute drive/Uber ride)
American fine dining. Harbor East (10-15 minute drive/Uber ride)
27 locals recommend
Charleston
1000 Lancaster St
27 locals recommend
American 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 St
19 locals recommend
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).
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 St
69 locals recommend
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)
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
14 locals recommend
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 St
66 locals recommend
American "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 St
36 locals recommend
Higher-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 Street
8 locals recommend
Classic 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 St
10 locals recommend
Extensive menu, good beer and wine selection. Solid brunch. Less than 10 minute walk.

Drinks & Nightlife

Best beer selection in Baltimore.
60 locals recommend
Max's Taphouse
733 S Broadway
60 locals recommend
Best 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 St
11 locals recommend
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).
Handcrafted cocktails and dark, intimate atmosphere. In historic Fells Point neighborhood (10-15 minute drive/Uber ride).
20 locals recommend
Rye
1639 Thames St
20 locals recommend
Handcrafted 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 St
32 locals recommend
Upscale 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 St
144 locals recommend
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.

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 Ave
193 locals recommend
Good, 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 St
125 locals recommend
I 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 St
438 locals recommend
One 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 Dr
299 locals recommend
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.
Good for kids.
59 locals recommend
Baltimore Museum of Industry
1415 Key Hwy
59 locals recommend
Good for kids.
Fairly self-explanatory.
94 locals recommend
B&O Railroad Museum
901 W Pratt St
94 locals recommend
Fairly 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 St
23 locals recommend
The 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 Hwy
186 locals recommend
Not 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 St
278 locals recommend
Free art museum that started as a private collection. A good way to spend an hour or two on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Arts & Culture

Ravens games and other sporting events.
264 locals recommend
M&T Bank Stadium
1101 Russell St
264 locals recommend
Ravens games and other sporting events.
Orioles games.
220 locals recommend
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
333 W Camden St
220 locals recommend
Orioles games.