This statue, a replica of one in Lithuania, honors the late, great Baltimore native and can be found outside the Pratt's Southeast Anchor Library.
Do the brunch. Try the Full Monty Bloody Mary: a piece of shrimp, maple bacon and a Natty Boh chaser. Awesome. Read more.
Take your time. This may require more than one trip. Give your parents or grandparents a trip down memory lane for some of the toys/figurines displayed. The smile on their face will say it all.
Learn what inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner." My 10yo and 5yo daughters really enjoyed walking around the fort.
Check out their free presentations and then wander around to check the art and the Edgar Alan Poe room
The Dolphin Encounter is a great show and a must see if you visit the Baltimore Aquarium
The Pagoda, originally known as the Observatory, was designed in 1890 by Charles H. Latrobe, then Superintendent of Parks.
Rolling Stone ranks The Sound Garden in Baltimore as #2 in their list of The Best Record Stores in the USA!
If you have not toured this Museum yet please make a tour soon. It is absolutely wonderful
Walk the Inner Harbor on a nice day and watch the open forum performers. They're histerical. See if you can be the brunt of their jokes.
Say hi to Elvis. Order a Hubcap Margarita. It's exactly what the name says... a hubcap full of margarita. Best if shared with friends.
Climbing the 228 steps to the top of the first monument to George Washington provides an excellent view of the city from historic Mount Vernon where it is located.
Over the course of its century-long career, this 1855 sloop-of-war intercepted slave ships on the Congo River, defended Union troops and delivered famine relief to Ireland. (From Aerial America) Read more.
Love it! Check it out, and it has free admission. Plus there is jazz in the sculpture garden in the summers on Saturdays. Good stuff! Read more.
Truly a unique spot where all are welcome. Great art, music, and of course, drinks. Russell is a real dude!
A man of mystery, a dark genius. An inspiration & muse for many, over 150 after his death. Baltimores own literary legend.
Go to Bad Decisions and try something you've never had before. You won't find better cocktailologists in Baltimore.
No gates, admission is free. Tulips are best near end of April, beginning of May. Passed down since the 1800's there are over 80,000 tulip bulbs not to mention the other interesting plants. Read more.
This museum houses the original copy of "The Star-Spangled Banner"!
Go the The Brewer's Art, order some rosemary garlic fries and a couple of beers. Stumble home.
There are two orange seats here. In right-center, the landing spot of Eddie Murray’s 500th home run. In left, the honorary mark of Cal Ripken Jr.’s 278th HR ball, the record breaker for shortstops.
Suki's most favorite doggy playground. Expect to share your bench. Dogs love the water that flows readily for their pleasure. Read more.
This zoo is friggin' awesome. They have polar bears AND penguins. You can feed giraffes, AND YOU CAN RIDE A CAMEL! A camel. Ride it.
Great little BYO. Don't miss out on the mussels and frites, but think about sharing because there's plenty!
The peg leg liqueur Manhattan and malt vinegar/smoked paprika fries are PHENOMENAL. And when I die, I hope I am cremated into a barrel of Blackbeard's Nightcap.
The Maryland Science Center is a wonderful place for kids. They have a wonderful sensory room with all sorts of hands on exhibits for the children. They also have a IMax 360 theater.
The B&O’s famous roundhouse was once the largest circular industrial building in the world. It now houses 15,000 artifacts, including America’s oldest steam locomotive. (From Aerial America) Read more.
Free general admission except for special exhibits. Children will enjoy the displays of knights' armor, the statues, the colorful paintings, the furniture, the many small and lovely trinkets.
Sit at the bar with Baltimore's best bartender, Kelli - have a martini and ask Kelli to pick you a charcuterie appetizer!
The crab cakes are some of the best in Baltimore. The coleslaw is uniquely delicious!!
The best oyster bar in town - great oyster and draft selection - moonstones rock
They have some of the best concerts there is, We went and seen Pat Bantard, Heart, Reo Speedwagon, and many more, u should check it out
Best tattoo parlour EVER. I travelled from the UK. It was worth it. I got Bill - he was awesome.
Brunch at Alexander's is delicious. Be sure to get the Smothered Tots for the table to start...you won't regret it.
Guy Fieri uncovered some of America's greatest comfort food here where the French toast is top-notch. Read more.
great theater with full bar integrated to it! The seat cup holders are designed to hold drinks from the bar!
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Check out their subscription services- I look forward to my pull every week!
Go to Cinghiale on Sunday and order their Sunday dinner. It changes every week, and is very casual. Order a bottle of wine. They have a fantastic selection. Read more.
Tons of beer on tap (including Resurrection). Try to go on Tuesday or Saturday when Courtney is bartending...she is awesome!
Voted Best Non-Art Museum by City Paper Readers for Best of Baltimore 2011
Go to the pickle stand. Its the only one there. They have some of the best pickles I've ever had in different varieties. Try the kosher and old bay pickles
Sit by the window on the second floor for a great view of the water while drinking a Magners and eating potato wedges with their curry dipping sauce.
Sunday brunch is key - beer mussels, ceasar salad, grilled oysters, GM french toast, needful breakfast...all good bets. Top it all off with Blue on Blues :)
Beautiful view of Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Great for a picnic, heading to the playground or even the outdoor movie series every summer.
Racing for high stakes: Whether there will be a Preakness, or any other flat racing in Maryland, next spring — or ever again — is an open question. Read more: Read more.
