Charm City Uncovered
Parks & Nature
Two blocks away from the house, the park has great views, fantastic people and dog watching, and frequent festivals. Its also home to our namesake, the Pagoda! There is also a public pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, a baseball field, community garden, duck pond, playgrounds, dog park and an ice skating rink. The perimeter is about 3 miles.
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Patterson Park
2601 E Baltimore StTwo blocks away from the house, the park has great views, fantastic people and dog watching, and frequent festivals. Its also home to our namesake, the Pagoda! There is also a public pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, a baseball field, community garden, duck pond, playgrounds, dog park and an ice skating rink. The perimeter is about 3 miles.
Great scenic park for a run, walk, or picnic with a lot of history thrown in! Its also a great place for a picnic on the water
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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
2400 E Fort AveGreat scenic park for a run, walk, or picnic with a lot of history thrown in! Its also a great place for a picnic on the water
The Promenade is a fantastic spot for a run or walk along the water with iconic Baltimore harbor views. The full promenade is 7 miles long. It goes right through Fells Point, Harbor East and the Inner Harbor. To get there simply walk all the way down Butchers Hill until you hit the water! Take the path to the right to head towards Fells Point, Harbor East and the Inner Harbor.
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Baltimore Waterfront Promenade
Baltimore Waterfront PromenadeThe Promenade is a fantastic spot for a run or walk along the water with iconic Baltimore harbor views. The full promenade is 7 miles long. It goes right through Fells Point, Harbor East and the Inner Harbor. To get there simply walk all the way down Butchers Hill until you hit the water! Take the path to the right to head towards Fells Point, Harbor East and the Inner Harbor.
Food Scene
Its our favorite restaurant in Baltimore. We've never had a bad meal. Order a grapefruit crush, some oysters, and make sure to get a side of Mama's Mac and Cheese. The ambiance is fantastic and its always busy located on the edge of the nearby O'Donnell Square
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Mama's On the Half Shell
2901 O'Donnell StIts our favorite restaurant in Baltimore. We've never had a bad meal. Order a grapefruit crush, some oysters, and make sure to get a side of Mama's Mac and Cheese. The ambiance is fantastic and its always busy located on the edge of the nearby O'Donnell Square
Our favorite, family friendly, casual Italian place in the city. Nestled in the middle of Little Italy, Amiccis is always packed and we love that it is just a tiny townhouse. Try the Pane Rotundo for an appetizer and Kaela lovess the lasagna
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Chiapparelli's Restaurant
237 S High StOur favorite, family friendly, casual Italian place in the city. Nestled in the middle of Little Italy, Amiccis is always packed and we love that it is just a tiny townhouse. Try the Pane Rotundo for an appetizer and Kaela lovess the lasagna
Best pizza in Baltimore . Right down the hill from us with a great, hip neighborhood vibe. We love going here and then hopping across the street to do some duck pin bowling. Get the A1 meats pizza or if you are vegetarian or vegan they have tons of fantastic options!
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Johnny Rad's Pizzeria Tavern
2108 Eastern AvenueBest pizza in Baltimore . Right down the hill from us with a great, hip neighborhood vibe. We love going here and then hopping across the street to do some duck pin bowling. Get the A1 meats pizza or if you are vegetarian or vegan they have tons of fantastic options!
Get the hubcap margaritas to share and have a fiesta. Brace yourself on a weekend there will most likely be a wait. Its worth it.
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Nacho Mama's
2907 O'Donnell StGet the hubcap margaritas to share and have a fiesta. Brace yourself on a weekend there will most likely be a wait. Its worth it.
Great spot for a fancy occasion or anniversary dinner. Farm to table.
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Woodberry Kitchen
2010 Clipper Park RdGreat spot for a fancy occasion or anniversary dinner. Farm to table.
A very authentic mom and pop Italian deli and grocery shop. I never leave with a meatball sub. You walk in and are transported to Italy
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Di Pasquale's Marketplace
3700 Toone StreetA very authentic mom and pop Italian deli and grocery shop. I never leave with a meatball sub. You walk in and are transported to Italy
I have never had a bad meal here, very fun vibe. Walk the avenue, explore the shops and then eat dinner at The Food Market. Make sure you have a reservation!
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The Food Market
1017 W 36th StI have never had a bad meal here, very fun vibe. Walk the avenue, explore the shops and then eat dinner at The Food Market. Make sure you have a reservation!
Pitango is a bakery and espresso café right on the water with outdoor seating in Fells Point. Its pricey but "The Red" sandwich with prosciutto is worth it as is the sipping chocolate. Also a great place to get some work done.
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Pitango Bakery + Cafe
903 S Ann StPitango is a bakery and espresso café right on the water with outdoor seating in Fells Point. Its pricey but "The Red" sandwich with prosciutto is worth it as is the sipping chocolate. Also a great place to get some work done.
A gigantic outdoor food market on Sundays in the spring, summer and fall. Its a wonderful way to get the local perspective and an excellent breakfast, we love Zeke's Coffee and BlackSauce Kitchen.
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Isitolo saseBaltimore Farmers Market and Bazaar
A gigantic outdoor food market on Sundays in the spring, summer and fall. Its a wonderful way to get the local perspective and an excellent breakfast, we love Zeke's Coffee and BlackSauce Kitchen.
Excellent southern food with a health twist in a cozy location very close by, we especially love brunch here.
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Water For Chocolate Catering LLC
1841 E Lombard StExcellent southern food with a health twist in a cozy location very close by, we especially love brunch here.
Best breakfast in Baltimore but be ready to wait in line during peak weekend morning hours. They are famous for their Capn Crunch French Toast.
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Blue Moon Cafe
1621 Aliceanna StBest breakfast in Baltimore but be ready to wait in line during peak weekend morning hours. They are famous for their Capn Crunch French Toast.
Best wing place in Baltimore. Full stop. The service is slow, its nothing fancy and you might have to fight for a table downstairs. Its worth it. Here's our wing order: Chef's Style, Medium, Hard, Blue Cheese.
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2118 Maryland AveBest wing place in Baltimore. Full stop. The service is slow, its nothing fancy and you might have to fight for a table downstairs. Its worth it. Here's our wing order: Chef's Style, Medium, Hard, Blue Cheese.
A must try. Clavel is a Baltimore favorite. The atmosphere at this taqueria/mezcaleria is incredible, the tacos and drinks beyond and its not expensive to boot! If possible get there before they open at 5 PM, otherwise you are in for a wait. They don't take reservations. Make sure to get the Queso Fundido with Chorizo to start.
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Clavel
225 W 23rd StA must try. Clavel is a Baltimore favorite. The atmosphere at this taqueria/mezcaleria is incredible, the tacos and drinks beyond and its not expensive to boot! If possible get there before they open at 5 PM, otherwise you are in for a wait. They don't take reservations. Make sure to get the Queso Fundido with Chorizo to start.
Ekiben
1622 Eastern AveCharmed Kitchen
123 S Chester StDylan's has never ever let us down. It's a tiny restaurant with loads of ambience, an ever-changing menu and list of oysters.
Dylan's Oyster Cellar
3601 Chestnut AvenueDylan's has never ever let us down. It's a tiny restaurant with loads of ambience, an ever-changing menu and list of oysters.
Thames Street Oyster House
1728 Thames StA Baltimore institution serving up their own take on deep dish pies. I don't even like deep dish and I love their pizza. Order the Both and the Crab Pie. Not a place to spend the whole evening, we usually order delivery.
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Matthew's Pizzeria
3131 Eastern AveA Baltimore institution serving up their own take on deep dish pies. I don't even like deep dish and I love their pizza. Order the Both and the Crab Pie. Not a place to spend the whole evening, we usually order delivery.
Minato Sushi Bar
1013 N Charles StOur favorite sushi spot in Baltimore
We know our Thai food, we lived there for a couple of years, and this is our favorite in Baltimore. Khun Nine is also up there (owned by the same folks, in Mount Vernon but with only a couple of tables and a smaller menu).
Bodhi Corner
3500 Chestnut AveWe know our Thai food, we lived there for a couple of years, and this is our favorite in Baltimore. Khun Nine is also up there (owned by the same folks, in Mount Vernon but with only a couple of tables and a smaller menu).
Essentials
Safeway
2610 Boston StClosest grocery store
CVS
1000 S Charles StTarget
3559 Boston StWine Source is a bit out of the way but if you are a big wine buff this is the only place to shop.
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The Wine Source
3601 Elm AveWine Source is a bit out of the way but if you are a big wine buff this is the only place to shop.
Canton Crossing Wine & Spirits
3975 Boston StGood, local spot to pick up all your booze!
Drinks & Nightlife
We LOVE Brewers Art. Very unique, fun vibe with their own beer, which is excellent. The food isn't something to sniff at either, we love their gigantic burger and rosemary shoestring fries.
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Brewer's Art
1106 N Charles StWe LOVE Brewers Art. Very unique, fun vibe with their own beer, which is excellent. The food isn't something to sniff at either, we love their gigantic burger and rosemary shoestring fries.
Right on the water with a patio and great ambiance. They have a popular brunch scene as well but we don't love the food. Just go here for the drinks and view!
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Little Havana
1325 Key HwyRight on the water with a patio and great ambiance. They have a popular brunch scene as well but we don't love the food. Just go here for the drinks and view!
The Owl Bar
1 E Chase StWalk through the outdoor patio on the left side of Tagliata and at the very end knock on the nondescript door on the left side. If you are dressed for the occasion and they have room, the host will let you inside the speakeasy. Its got great ambiance, cocktails and live jazz!
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The Elk Room
1010 Fleet StWalk through the outdoor patio on the left side of Tagliata and at the very end knock on the nondescript door on the left side. If you are dressed for the occasion and they have room, the host will let you inside the speakeasy. Its got great ambiance, cocktails and live jazz!
Uniquely Baltimore the cocktails here are not be missed. The vibe inside is moody, candlelit and romantic. Stop here after having dinner at Clavel down the block (under the same owners).
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WC Harlan
400 W 23rd StUniquely Baltimore the cocktails here are not be missed. The vibe inside is moody, candlelit and romantic. Stop here after having dinner at Clavel down the block (under the same owners).
Lobo Fell's Point
1900 Aliceanna StNice neighborhood bar with great atmosphere and a raw bar
If you want to check out a grungy local haunt with Bawlmor character 3 blocks down... head here
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Butts and Betty's Tavern
2057 Gough StIf you want to check out a grungy local haunt with Bawlmor character 3 blocks down... head here
Head here for the great cocktails and the atmosphere (they decorate the ceiling according to the season). If you are late to the party (its small and seating is limited) head to The Elephant a couple blocks over.
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Sugarvale
4 W Madison StHead here for the great cocktails and the atmosphere (they decorate the ceiling according to the season). If you are late to the party (its small and seating is limited) head to The Elephant a couple blocks over.
Rye
1639 Thames StGood fells point cocktails
Wharf Rat is off the beaten Thames St path. This bar is ancient with tons of character and we love coming here in the winter when they have their floor to ceiling gigantic fireplace roaring.
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The Wharf Rat
801 S Ann StWharf Rat is off the beaten Thames St path. This bar is ancient with tons of character and we love coming here in the winter when they have their floor to ceiling gigantic fireplace roaring.
There is no better view in Baltimore. Head here for a sunset drink but beware the prices and dress code.
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The Bygone
400 International DriveThere is no better view in Baltimore. Head here for a sunset drink but beware the prices and dress code.
Ministry of Brewing
1900 East Lombard StreetUnion Collective
1700 W 41st StHotel Revival Baltimore
101 W Monument StThe Cannon Room
1715 Thames StUse the outdoor stairs to head down to this quaint basement bar.
Admiral Fell Inn Baltimore Harbor, Ascend Hotel Collection
888 S BroadwayUse the outdoor stairs to head down to this quaint basement bar.
Fadensonnen
3 W 23rd StSagamore Spirit Distillery
301 E Cromwell StArts & Culture
I-Walters Art Museum
600 N Charles StFantastic art museum in an old mansion thats free!!
This is a museum by all self taught artists and I bet you haven't seen anything like it before, make sure to read the inscriptions about the artists' lives next to the pieces.
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I-Museum ye-Art Visionary Art
800 Key Hwy This is a museum by all self taught artists and I bet you haven't seen anything like it before, make sure to read the inscriptions about the artists' lives next to the pieces.
The Book Thing is one of those places that make Baltimore what it is. If you love books don't miss a trip here. The Book Thing is open to everyone from all walks of life to take as many books as they like for free. No strings attached.
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The Book Thing of Baltimore
3001 Vineyard LnThe Book Thing is one of those places that make Baltimore what it is. If you love books don't miss a trip here. The Book Thing is open to everyone from all walks of life to take as many books as they like for free. No strings attached.
One of the world's most stunning libraries, worth a stop just for a picture or two.
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Peabody Library
17 E Mt Vernon PlOne of the world's most stunning libraries, worth a stop just for a picture or two.
As featured on NPR's This American Life, the Great Blacks in Wax Museum is a truly unique wax museum completely devoted to African American history and culture. Not your average museum by any means.
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Great Blacks in Wax Museum
1601-03 E North AveAs featured on NPR's This American Life, the Great Blacks in Wax Museum is a truly unique wax museum completely devoted to African American history and culture. Not your average museum by any means.
Graffiti Alley
Graffiti AlleyShopping
Walk around Harbor East for upscale restaurants and mostly upscale shopping.
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Harbor East
Walk around Harbor East for upscale restaurants and mostly upscale shopping.
Spend an afternoon exploring all the quirky local shops in this very Baltimore neighborhood straight out of a John Water's movie. Don't forget dinner, many of Baltimore's best restaurants are here.
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Hampden
Spend an afternoon exploring all the quirky local shops in this very Baltimore neighborhood straight out of a John Water's movie. Don't forget dinner, many of Baltimore's best restaurants are here.
If you like antiques or vintage shopping check out this famous gigantic warehouse. In fact many of the pieces in the house were found here!
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Second Chance Inc.
1700 Ridgely StIf you like antiques or vintage shopping check out this famous gigantic warehouse. In fact many of the pieces in the house were found here!
Walk the cobblestone streets for souvenirs and small boutiques.
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Fell's Point
Walk the cobblestone streets for souvenirs and small boutiques.
B.Willow
220 W 27th StA fantastic plant shop right next to the food hall, R House in Remington.
Entertainment & Activities
Landmark's Harbor East Theater
645 S President StGo here for the latest Indie movies and then walk around the block to check out all the unique restaurants and bars nearby.
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Charles Theatre
1711 N Charles StGo here for the latest Indie movies and then walk around the block to check out all the unique restaurants and bars nearby.
The Creative Alliance is a community of fantastically creative artists constantly holding events and shows. Very unique to Baltimore, the Creative Alliance is very close by in Highlandtown. Check their website for the constantly changing schedule of events. We especially love their interactive movie nights and hilarious themed burlesque shows.
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Creative Alliance
3134 Eastern AveThe Creative Alliance is a community of fantastically creative artists constantly holding events and shows. Very unique to Baltimore, the Creative Alliance is very close by in Highlandtown. Check their website for the constantly changing schedule of events. We especially love their interactive movie nights and hilarious themed burlesque shows.
A STUNNING movie theatre in a historic building. Make sure to sit on the upper level.
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Parkway Theatre
5 W North AveA STUNNING movie theatre in a historic building. Make sure to sit on the upper level.
Patterson Bowling Center
2105 Eastern AveUrban Axes Baltimore
1 N Haven StUrban Pirates
911 S Ann StEarth Treks Hampden
1700 W 41st StTake the water taxi all around the city on a day with nice weather! Its an inexpensive way to spend the day on the water and you can pick it up nearby in Fells Point. Beware: its a seasonal service.
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Baltimore Water Taxi
901 S BroadwayTake the water taxi all around the city on a day with nice weather! Its an inexpensive way to spend the day on the water and you can pick it up nearby in Fells Point. Beware: its a seasonal service.