Guidebook for Baltimore
Food Scene
Large restaurant, eclectic American food. Often busy with a large bar that hosts happy hours.
11 locals recommend
Mt. Washington Tavern
5700 Newbury St.Large restaurant, eclectic American food. Often busy with a large bar that hosts happy hours.
Restaurant/cafe with both indoor and outdoor, covered seating.
6 locals recommend
Le Bistro Du Village (FKA Crepe Du Jour)
1609 Sulgrave AveRestaurant/cafe with both indoor and outdoor, covered seating.
Fresh, organic, gluten free, mostly vegan, amazing donuts, pastries, sweet and savory pies, bagels, salads. All fresh-made food.
15 locals recommend
Harmony Bakery
3446 Chestnut AveFresh, organic, gluten free, mostly vegan, amazing donuts, pastries, sweet and savory pies, bagels, salads. All fresh-made food.
Although a local restaurant, bar, and hang-out, people come from far and wide to enjoy home-cooked food in an artfully-relaxing atmosphere. They have a line of vegan desserts, vegan specials, a small bar that manages to serve lots of people, an accommodating dining room, plus a front-room area with many people on their computers. Adjacent to Johns Hopkins University.
32 locals recommend
One World Cafe
100 W University PkwyAlthough a local restaurant, bar, and hang-out, people come from far and wide to enjoy home-cooked food in an artfully-relaxing atmosphere. They have a line of vegan desserts, vegan specials, a small bar that manages to serve lots of people, an accommodating dining room, plus a front-room area with many people on their computers. Adjacent to Johns Hopkins University.
Located inside MOM's Organic Market at 711 W. 40th St., Baltimore, MD 21211. MOM's is one of the best food stores; almost everything is organic. Large selection of plant-based dairy, meats, and prepared foods. Amazing produce. Comprehensive wellness section.
Naked Lunch
711 W 40th StLocated inside MOM's Organic Market at 711 W. 40th St., Baltimore, MD 21211. MOM's is one of the best food stores; almost everything is organic. Large selection of plant-based dairy, meats, and prepared foods. Amazing produce. Comprehensive wellness section.
Sightseeing
A must-visit area with shops, restaurants, the science museum, and other attractions, right on the harbor.
534 locals recommend
Inner Harbor
A must-visit area with shops, restaurants, the science museum, and other attractions, right on the harbor.
Arts & Culture
From the website https://artbma.org - "The Museum is home to an internationally renowned collection of 19th-century, modern, and contemporary art. [The museum
contains] an outstanding selection of American and European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts; works by established and emerging contemporary artists. The BMA’s galleries also showcase examples from one of the nation’s
299 locals recommend
Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum DrFrom the website https://artbma.org - "The Museum is home to an internationally renowned collection of 19th-century, modern, and contemporary art. [The museum
contains] an outstanding selection of American and European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts; works by established and emerging contemporary artists. The BMA’s galleries also showcase examples from one of the nation’s
A classic museum with a cafe. The building itself is art. https://www.thewalters.org
278 locals recommend
The Walters Art Museum
600 N Charles StA classic museum with a cafe. The building itself is art. https://www.thewalters.org
Shopping
About a mile from my home. Drive east on Kelly Ave to the light. The village area is a few square blocks, with some street parking and a parking lot by the train station. The 94 bus line stops on Kelly Ave. by the village. I'll provide a map to help you navigate the villiage.
All kinds of stores and a couple of restaurants. Donna's restaurant is a favorite. http://www.villageofcrosskeys.com
The Village of Cross Keys
5100 Falls RdAll kinds of stores and a couple of restaurants. Donna's restaurant is a favorite. http://www.villageofcrosskeys.com
A small, bustling, eclectic shopping "mall" with more stores than could possibly
46 locals recommend
Belvedere Square
529 E Belvedere AveA small, bustling, eclectic shopping "mall" with more stores than could possibly
Whole Foods Market
711 S Central AveConveniently located, just over a mile away from my home.
Mount Washington
Getting Around
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
7050 Friendship RoadMain train station with parking. https://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=am/am2Station/Station_Page&code=BAL
127 locals recommend
Penn Station
1500 N Charles StMain train station with parking. https://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=am/am2Station/Station_Page&code=BAL