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Locals guide to the burbs of Baltimore & DC

1. Historic Ellicott City

8.9
Ellicott City, MD
Neighborhood · 15 tips and reviews

Lea N.Lea Nicotra: Perfect spot to take the parents when their in town :) Some of the best antiques and boutiques in the area.

2. The Wine Bin

7.9
8390 Main St, Ellicott City, MD
Wine Store · 10 tips and reviews

WineCountryMuseWineCountryMuse: Gorgeous wine shop- Saturday wine tasting!

Iron Bridge Wine Co is one of Locals guide to the burbs of Baltimore & DC.

3. Iron Bridge Wine Co

8.7
10435 State Route 108 (btw Centennial Ln & Eliots Oak Rd), Columbia, MD
Wine Bar · 44 tips and reviews

Lea N.Lea Nicotra: A wine oasis nestled in the countryside.

The Fillmore is one of Locals guide to the burbs of Baltimore & DC.

4. The Fillmore

9.0
8656 Colesville Rd (btwn Georgia & Fenton), Silver Spring, MD
Music Venue · 57 tips and reviews

Cale J.Cale Jr: Put your drink on the tray lining the balcony railing - brilliant!

5. Fells Point

Baltimore, MD
Neighborhood · 26 tips and reviews

BaltimoreBaltimore: Voted 2nd Best Neighborhood and 2nd Best Place to take out of town Visitors by City Paper Readers for Best of Baltimore 2011

Pure Wine Cafe is one of Locals guide to the burbs of Baltimore & DC.

6. Pure Wine Cafe

8.2
8210 Main St (Old Columbia Pk.), Ellicott City, MD
Wine Bar · 25 tips and reviews

Lea N.Lea Nicotra: Great scene for relaxing on a Saturday evening. Intimate and casual with a variety of yummy cheeses and apps.

Water Taxi Landing 11 - Fells Point is one of Locals guide to the burbs of Baltimore & DC.

7. Water Taxi Landing 11 - Fells Point

Thames St & S Broadway, Baltimore, MD
Pier · Fells Point · 9 tips and reviews

Lea N.Lea Nicotra: A new way to do bar hoping. Ideal for showing visitors charm city!

Bay Cafe is one of Locals guide to the burbs of Baltimore & DC.

8. Bay Cafe

2809 Boston St, Baltimore, MD
Bar · Canton · 43 tips and reviews

9. Under Armour Baltimore Running Festival

Baltimore, MD
Race Track · The Stadiums · 3 tips and reviews

Lea N.Lea Nicotra: Congrats to all the runners yesterday! What a great day for a run, eh?!

10. Power Plant Live!

7.7
34 Market Pl (Water St), Baltimore, MD
Plaza · Downtown Baltimore · 51 tips and reviews

Lea N.Lea Nicotra: When your ready to be 24 again - highly recommend Power Plant.

11. Luckie's Tavern

5.2
10 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD
Sports Bar · Downtown Baltimore · 22 tips and reviews

NasrineNasrine: Such an Incredibly Energetic Staff and fun atmosphere!!! Perfect Location for any Happy Hour !!!!

12. Facci Ristorante

7.9
7530 Montpelier Rd (at Johns Hopkins Rd), Laurel, MD
Italian Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

Lea N.Lea Nicotra: Our favorite local Italian place - especially now that is expanded. The wine sampler dispenser rocks.