Guidebook for Baltimore
Food Scene
Amazing Italian cafe - only a 10 minute walk from the house! It’s become so popular that you need reservations unless you go early enough to grab a seat at the bar. Incredible food and drinks!
Cafe Campli
Amazing Italian cafe - only a 10 minute walk from the house! It’s become so popular that you need reservations unless you go early enough to grab a seat at the bar. Incredible food and drinks!
A farm to table restaurant with some of the BEST food I've ever had. It's a little pricey, but it's definitely worth it. They also have great cocktails that they constantly switch up and try new ones. About a 15 minute walk from the house.
33 residents recomanen
Maggie's Farm
4341 Harford RdA farm to table restaurant with some of the BEST food I've ever had. It's a little pricey, but it's definitely worth it. They also have great cocktails that they constantly switch up and try new ones. About a 15 minute walk from the house.
Tapas!! Very cool atmosphere with a rotating menu. Highly recommend- make reservations when possible.
19 residents recomanen
La Cuchara
3600 Clipper Mill RdTapas!! Very cool atmosphere with a rotating menu. Highly recommend- make reservations when possible.
Great for a fancier dinner on some water away from the harbor. Delicious food and beautiful setting. Outdoor dining is plentiful! I recommend making reservations.
Citron Restaurant & Bar
2605 Quarry Lake DrGreat for a fancier dinner on some water away from the harbor. Delicious food and beautiful setting. Outdoor dining is plentiful! I recommend making reservations.
Adorable garden center and has the oldest Snoball stand in Maryland! Try the Wine Cooler flavor... SO GOOD! If you’re here on a weekend they might have an event. Check their Facebook!
Walther Gardens at White Oak
4725 Southern AveAdorable garden center and has the oldest Snoball stand in Maryland! Try the Wine Cooler flavor... SO GOOD! If you’re here on a weekend they might have an event. Check their Facebook!
A local, small batch, family owned coffee roastery. They have all types of coffee-based drinks, good lunch/breakfast foods and delicious treats. They serve a full breakfast on the weekends - check out what dish is up on their insta. They also have Nitro coffee that I am personally addicted to.
33 residents recomanen
Zeke's Coffee
4719 Harford RdA local, small batch, family owned coffee roastery. They have all types of coffee-based drinks, good lunch/breakfast foods and delicious treats. They serve a full breakfast on the weekends - check out what dish is up on their insta. They also have Nitro coffee that I am personally addicted to.
The best place to dine on the outdoor patio (even in winter) area right on the water. ON THE WATER. Delicious brunch as well.
38 residents recomanen
Barcocina
1629 Thames StThe best place to dine on the outdoor patio (even in winter) area right on the water. ON THE WATER. Delicious brunch as well.
Diablo Doughnuts
7698 Belair RoadGet there early before they sell out.
BEST DOUGHNUTS IN BALTIMORE
Taste This
4915 Harford RdIncredible local place with the Best soul food in town.
Best local Thai food. You can order on Grubhub but I recommend just calling in your order and picking it up. It’s a quick drive up the road.
Chokchai Thai Food
6824 Harford RdBest local Thai food. You can order on Grubhub but I recommend just calling in your order and picking it up. It’s a quick drive up the road.
Top floor of a hotel in the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood with 360 views! They have a non-alcoholic drink menu along with amazing cocktails and wine. The food cannot be beat. A little pricey - but perfect for a night out. Definitely make reservations.
16 residents recomanen
Topside
101 W Monument StTop floor of a hotel in the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood with 360 views! They have a non-alcoholic drink menu along with amazing cocktails and wine. The food cannot be beat. A little pricey - but perfect for a night out. Definitely make reservations.
Really trendy restaurant that has some very unique dishes. Easier to get reservations in the summer with the outdoor dining but well worth it if you can get in!
Sally O's
3531 Gough StreetReally trendy restaurant that has some very unique dishes. Easier to get reservations in the summer with the outdoor dining but well worth it if you can get in!
Some of the most incredible food and cocktails around! There are no bad options on their menu.
70 residents recomanen
Clavel
225 W 23rd StSome of the most incredible food and cocktails around! There are no bad options on their menu.
One of our awesome breweries here in Baltimore! Near the zoo.
48 residents recomanen
Union Craft Brewery
1700 W 41st StOne of our awesome breweries here in Baltimore! Near the zoo.
Parks & Nature
Another hidden gem within the city that has a 1.3 mile paved loop around the lake where I often see runners, bikers, families and pups. They also have a Frisbee golf course around the lake.
30 residents recomanen
Lake Montebello
Lake Montebello DriveAnother hidden gem within the city that has a 1.3 mile paved loop around the lake where I often see runners, bikers, families and pups. They also have a Frisbee golf course around the lake.
A hidden treasure of Baltimore that consists of 375 acres of woodlands right in the middle of the city. Has over 30 miles of walking, hiking, and biking paths. The city has guided rides for all ages and they provide the bikes. Head to bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/recreation/outdoor for more details.
14 residents recomanen
Herring Run Park
A hidden treasure of Baltimore that consists of 375 acres of woodlands right in the middle of the city. Has over 30 miles of walking, hiking, and biking paths. The city has guided rides for all ages and they provide the bikes. Head to bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/recreation/outdoor for more details.
Beautiful location with many easy to difficult hiking trails.
23 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal de Susquehanna
4118 Wilkinson RdBeautiful location with many easy to difficult hiking trails.
Double Rock Park
8211 Glen RdReally great trails close by
Essentials
Only place I go to for booze. Great selections of beer and wine and if you don’t know what you want the owner’s recommendation never fails me.
Amendment 21
4924 Harford RdOnly place I go to for booze. Great selections of beer and wine and if you don’t know what you want the owner’s recommendation never fails me.
Shopping
Arundel Mills
7000 Arundel Mills CirCOVID-19 // all shopping malls are currently closed
The CUTEST local garden at the end of the street that sells local art and other items. Easy 0.2 mile walk from the house. It’s magical in December.
Walther Gardens at White Oak
4725 Southern AveThe CUTEST local garden at the end of the street that sells local art and other items. Easy 0.2 mile walk from the house. It’s magical in December.
Sightseeing
Yes it is expensive but it’s one of the coolest aquariums and eight on the inner harbor makes for great views on each floor as well.
18 residents recomanen
Aquarium station
Yes it is expensive but it’s one of the coolest aquariums and eight on the inner harbor makes for great views on each floor as well.
COVID-19 // book tickets in advance
It’s a great zoo and you can even have a beer while you walk around.
181 residents recomanen
Zoo de Maryland
1 Safari PlCOVID-19 // book tickets in advance
It’s a great zoo and you can even have a beer while you walk around.
Sepultura d'Edgar Allan Poe
515 W Fayette StPricey, but great for history buffs
193 residents recomanen
Monument Nacional Fort McHenry i Santuari Històric
2400 E Fort AvePricey, but great for history buffs
Must visit! The only Guinness brewery in the US. It’s on a huge campus with restaurant and gift shop. Lots of experimental brews as well.
38 residents recomanen
Guinness Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House
5001 Washington BlvdMust visit! The only Guinness brewery in the US. It’s on a huge campus with restaurant and gift shop. Lots of experimental brews as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sagamore Pendry Baltimore
1715 Thames StGorgeous bar at fancy hotel on the water.
Ministry of Brewing
Dutch Courage
Best gin bar with a very cool aesthetic
Fadensonnen
3 W 23rd StMy favorite little beer garden with amazing cocktails as well!
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
4838 Belair RdBELAIR RD & SOUTHERN AVE sb station
Brown line goes to the Inner Harbor