Guidebook for Baltimore
Everything Else
The MARC now runs on weekends for a quick trip to DC. 7 bucks one way.
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Penn Station
1500 N Charles StThe MARC now runs on weekends for a quick trip to DC. 7 bucks one way.
UMMC Midtown Campus
827 Linden Aveone block away. In case of emergency.
State Center
metro station three blocks away.
light rail station two blocks away.
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Cultural Center Southbound station
light rail station two blocks away.
free shuttle - catch on Charles. Also take the metro.
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 N Wolfe Stfree shuttle - catch on Charles. Also take the metro.
Johns Hopkins University
free shuttle bus on Charles
free buses throughout the city. Catch on Charles, several ines. check web site for timetables. schedules
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Charm City Circulator
631 Cherry Hill Rdfree buses throughout the city. Catch on Charles, several ines. check web site for timetables. schedules
The Baltimore Convention Center
1 W Pratt Sttake the light rail there or walk
Essentials
Friendly local supermarket, sells beer and wine (except for Sundays). Closes at 8 pm on weekdays, 7 pm on weekends.
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Eddie's of Mount Vernon
7 W Eager StFriendly local supermarket, sells beer and wine (except for Sundays). Closes at 8 pm on weekdays, 7 pm on weekends.
Fantastic bustling scene and pleasant walk. Sundays only.
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Baltimore Farmers Market neBazaar
Fantastic bustling scene and pleasant walk. Sundays only.
Rite Aid Pharmacy
609 Omache DrFull service, open 24 hours
excellent Asian grocery in Baltimore's historic Chinatown. Just a few blocks away. Well stocked and inexpensive fresh vegetables.
Po Tung Oriental Grocery
321 Park Aveexcellent Asian grocery in Baltimore's historic Chinatown. Just a few blocks away. Well stocked and inexpensive fresh vegetables.
Amazing Italian grocer. Also have a cafe three blocks on Park avenue.
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Trinacria Foods
406 N Paca StAmazing Italian grocer. Also have a cafe three blocks on Park avenue.
Lexington Market
112 W Lexington Stlarge market
Whole Foods Market
711 S Central AveHarbor East
outlet store sells amazing bread - two loaves for a buck! Place has kept me alive through grad school
H&S Bakery, Inc
601 S Caroline Stoutlet store sells amazing bread - two loaves for a buck! Place has kept me alive through grad school
old fashioned market. I like the pretzel dogs.
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Cross Street Market
1065 S Charles Stold fashioned market. I like the pretzel dogs.
East 32nd Street
East 32nd Streetexcellent farmer's market every saturday
Arts & Culture
I-Walters Art Museum
600 N Charles StAmazing collection. Open Wed- Sun - FREE
Spectacular collection - do not miss the contemporary wing. FREE
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Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum DrSpectacular collection - do not miss the contemporary wing. FREE
Free concerts, Spectacular library. Check web site for schedule.
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Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
1 E Mt Vernon PlFree concerts, Spectacular library. Check web site for schedule.
Charles Theatre
1711 N Charles StWorld famous cinema art house.
Amazing beautiful library - worth checking out.
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Enoch Pratt Free Library
400 Cathedral StAmazing beautiful library - worth checking out.
Beautiful church, free concerts. Dont miss the catacombs!
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The Baltimore Basilica
409 Cathedral StBeautiful church, free concerts. Dont miss the catacombs!
1404 Maryland Ave
1404 Maryland AvenueWorld class
check schedule. Conductor Marin Alsop rocks!
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Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
1212 Cathedral Stcheck schedule. Conductor Marin Alsop rocks!
Station North Arts & Entertainment
25 E 20th Stjust above Penn station. Thriving arts and restaurant scene.
Art exhibits, films, and performances throughout the year.
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Maryland Institute College of Art, Main Building
1300 W Mt Royal AveArt exhibits, films, and performances throughout the year.
check schedule for exhibits and performances. Distinguished alumni include Jada Pinkett Smith and Christian Siriano
Baltimore School For the Arts
712 Cathedral Stcheck schedule for exhibits and performances. Distinguished alumni include Jada Pinkett Smith and Christian Siriano
Maryland Art Place Inc
218 W Saratoga Start galleries always opening in the area
Ottobar
2549 N Howard Stlegendary performance venue and bar
fantastic space and great gift shop
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I-Art Museum Visionary Art Museum
800 Key Hwyfantastic space and great gift shop
Creative Alliance
3134 Eastern Aveperformances, exhibits, nice bar/cafe
Metro Gallery
1700 N Charles Sthip art gallery, performance space, bar
Landmark's Harbor East Theater
645 S President Stquality movie theater
LOF/a
art, performances
Copycat Building
1501 Guilford Avelegendary downtown artist space
Bromo Seltzer Tower
21 S Eutaw Startist space - landmark building
Horseshoe Casino
1525 Russell Streetif yr inclined...
Hippodrome Theatre
12 N Eutaw Sttheater palace
Baltimore Center Stage
700 N Calvert Stworld class theater
Single Carrot Theatre
1505 Old York Rdfantastic theater
MECU Pavilion
731 Eastern Aveconcerts
Sightseeing
Currently undergoing a multi million dollar renovation in conjunction with it's bicentennial. Free activities in the park Wednesday at 7 pm throughout the summer and events through the year,
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Washington Monument
Currently undergoing a multi million dollar renovation in conjunction with it's bicentennial. Free activities in the park Wednesday at 7 pm throughout the summer and events through the year,
Hampden Avenue
Hampden Avenuetake light rail to Woodberry. Bustling, funky shopping and thriving restaurant scene
spectacular trails. take Light rail to Falls Road
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Lake Roland Nature Council
1000 Lakeside Drspectacular trails. take Light rail to Falls Road
amazing park - bike or walk on Falls Road to get there
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Druid Hill Park
900 Druid Park Lake Driveamazing park - bike or walk on Falls Road to get there
pristine national park. Where I go to escape the city.
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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
2400 E Fort Avepristine national park. Where I go to escape the city.
Patterson Park
2601 E Baltimore Sthistoric park
Fell's Point
historic neighborhood - shops, restaurants, etc
Federal Hill Main Street
42 E Cross Sthistoric neighborhood
Maryland Historical Society
610 Park Aveexcellent museum
Baltimore Water Taxi
901 S Broadwayfun way to get around harbor
I-M&T Bank Stadium
1101 Russell Styay Ravens
Oriole Park eCamden Yards
333 W Camden Stgo o's
Maryland Science Center
601 Light Stgreat for families
I-Aquarium yaseNtshonalanga
501 E Pratt Stworld class
Baltimore Museum of Industry
1415 Key Hwyexcellent museum
Food Scene
Great atmosphere, coffee, pastries at the end of the street. Stays open late,
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The Bun Shop
239 W Read StGreat atmosphere, coffee, pastries at the end of the street. Stays open late,
High quality Afghani cuisine - one of my favorite restaurrants. Owned by the Karzai family.
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The Helmand
806 N Charles StHigh quality Afghani cuisine - one of my favorite restaurrants. Owned by the Karzai family.
Dumb name but excellent food. Coffee shop during the day, restaurant at night.
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Dooby's
802 N Charles StDumb name but excellent food. Coffee shop during the day, restaurant at night.
Indochine Vietnamese Restaurant
1015 N Charles StVietnamese.
Mekong Delta Café
222 N Charles Stsmall but excellent Vietnamese
City Cafe
1001 Cathedral Sttrendy coffee/restaurant - one block away
Iggies
818 N Calvert Stexcellent pizza, just walk East on Read
Bottega
1709 N Charles StExcellent but make reservation.
Farm to table, award winning , fantastic scene. Take the light rail to Woodberry stop. Make reservation.
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Woodberry Kitchen
2010 Clipper Park RdFarm to table, award winning , fantastic scene. Take the light rail to Woodberry stop. Make reservation.
The Food Market
1017 W 36th Sthip resto
The Diner by Secret Sauce Co.
space age diner - great burgers
Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse
3128 Cathedral Stradical books and coffee
Milk & Honey Market
816 Cathedral Stoutdoor seating around the corner
Soup's On
11 W Preston Stexcellent sandwiches and soup
Marie Louise Bistro
904 N Charles Stlocal bistro food - outdoor seating
Joe Squared
33 W North Aveexcellent pizza, scene
Stang of Siam
1301 N Calvert Stsublime Thai cuisine
Minato Sushi Bar
1013 N Charles Stsushi joint
Little Italy
historic neighborhood - italian restaurants
Tavern on the Hill Mt Vernon
900 Cathedral Stbar, restaurant, brunch
Lebanese Taverna
719 S President Stexcellent lebanese cuisine
Samos Restaurant
600 Oldham Stthe best greek in greektown
B A Bolton Hill Bistro
1501 Bolton Stexcellent bistro in next door Bolton Hill
Starbucks
1209 N Charles Steverywhere
Nak Won Restaurant
12 W 20th Stcheck out the amazing food in Baltimore's nearby Koreatown!
Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant
1100 Maryland AveEthiopian around the corner
HomeSlyce
336 N Charles Stmore pizza
ZhongShan Restaurant
323 Park Avenuedim sum a few blocks away in Chinatown
Belvedere Bagels and Grill LLC
1023 N Charles Stgood bagels
Mount Vernon Stable & Saloon
909 N Charles Stgreasy spoon
Drinks & Nightlife
World class beers, beautiful environment, great food
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Brewer's Art
1106 N Charles StWorld class beers, beautiful environment, great food
Legendary in the historic Belvedere Hotel (featured on Mad Men!)
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The Owl Bar
1 E Chase StLegendary in the historic Belvedere Hotel (featured on Mad Men!)
Liam Flynn's Ale House
22 W North Avetell owner Liam I sent you.
Hidden gem - former Korean nightclub - somewhat hard to find but worth it. Amazing performing space and delicious food - one of my favorite spots in Baltimore.
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The Crown Baltimore
1910 N Charles StHidden gem - former Korean nightclub - somewhat hard to find but worth it. Amazing performing space and delicious food - one of my favorite spots in Baltimore.
The Windup Space
12 W North AveArt and performance, very hip
Club 1722
1722 N Charles StA Baltimore institution - amazing space.
Definitely divey. Great people watching - opens at 8 am
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Mt Royal Tavern
1204 W Mt Royal AveDefinitely divey. Great people watching - opens at 8 am
Grand Central Club
1001 N Charles Stif only for the outdoor seating
Shopping
Blick Art Materials
229 West Chase StreetNow Blick. Art supplies. Right behind the house.
Plaza Artist Materials & Picture Framing
1009 Cathedral Start supplies one block away.
Antique Row
809 N Howard Stgreat antiquing one block away
Belle Hardware
240 McMechen StFriendly, well-stocked. this place has saved my life!
The Woman's Industrial Exchange
333 N Charles Sthistoric nonprofit, lovely handmade crafts and gifts and a cafe
The Beatnik Barbershop
222 W Read Stneed a quick haircut? Baltimore institution at the end of the block
shopping mall. I like Downtown Locker Room for great kicks.
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Harborplace & The Gallery
200 E Pratt Stshopping mall. I like Downtown Locker Room for great kicks.
Beadazzled
501 N Charles Stfor your beads and crafting needs
Second Chance Inc.
1700 Ridgely Stmassive salvage/reclaimed resource.
The Sound Garden
1616 Thames Stbest record store in the world
Atomic Books
3620 Falls Rdrenowned independent book store - also has a bar
Barnes & Noble
3330 St Paul Stthere's also one downtown at the harbor