Really cool art collection, kind of reminds me of the Norton Simon in LA. There’s a cabinet of curiosities (complete with a crocodile above the door) and a hidden spiral staircase (try to find it)! The best part? Free admission.
Walters Art Museum
My classmates and I are banned from here. Long story. But it's a neat and wacky museum.
American Visionary Art Museum
Awesome collection of Impressionist paintings and sculpture garden. Free entry.
Baltimore Museum of Art
The stonefish exhibit is my favorite, but Jared still won't admit that they're fish and not rocks.
National Aquarium
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O say can you see… The park is free to enter and offers a truly relaxing stroll by the water. Pay to see the fort itself and learn something new about our nation's past.
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
I scream, you scream, we all scream for…
B'More Licks
Eat
My absolute favorite spot. Oaxacan-inspired food and drinks. They don't take reservations.
Clavel Mezcaleria
Pasta, need I say more? Bright and airy vibes for lunch, cozy and intimate for dinner.
Allora
My favorite Thai restaurant in Baltimore. Panang curry or khao soi are great choices here.
Bodhi
My favorite tacos in Baltimore. Get them to go and eat in Patterson Park!
Taquería El Sabor del Parque
Super delicious and cheap. Get your taco fix on your way from the airport or after a hike at Patapsco.
Taqueria El Cabrito
Afghan cuisine with delicious appetizers including filled mantwo pastry shells and kaddo borwani. Great for a group!
The Helmand
Worker-owned cooperative with hip interior and diverse, reasonably priced menu. Go for vibes!
Mera Kitchen Collective
This place will satisfy your craving for crab cakes. Hearty seafood & Southern fare in unpretentious white-tablecloth setting.
Angie's Seafood
Finer Eats
For a special occasion or if you have recently come into a sizable inheritance.
New American / Southern fine dining at prix fixe prices and solid portions. After dinner they roll around a cheese cart even though you're really full, and the cheese is satisfying enough to risk a burst stomach.
Charleston
Fixed-price Peruvian cuisine in a minimalist BYOB cafe. If you bring a bottle of Peruvian pisco they will make sours!
Puerto 511
Very delicious and fancy Italian place if you are the sort of person who dines before a night out at the opera.
Sotto Sopra
The place to go for Fell's Point seafood. Lobster risotto is delicious. Also the scallops! Don’t get the quahog (Jared learned the hard way).
Thames Street Oyster House
Sip
Craft brews in a de-sanctified church! Great for heathens. One time I was drinking IPAs with my friend and noticed a woman praying at the sanctuary. She glared at us while making the sign of the cross and then left. 🤷🏻♀️
Ministry Of Brewing
Wine garden that is great on a summer night, especially if you’re waiting for a table at Clavel.
Fadensonnen
Cozy spot for craft beers. Fun fact: this is where my friend Alex and his now-fiancée had their first kiss!
The Brewer's Art
Literary-themed speakeasy with those classic green library lamps.
The Bluebird
Pros: abundant seating, plentiful parking, and craft beer that hits the spot.
UNION Craft Brewing
Good beer, good food, lots of seating.
Nepenthe Brewing Co.
Friendly spot in Fell's where you can sip a glass of wine by the waterfront.
VNO Wine Bar
Covfefe
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Locations in Federal Hill, Harbor East, Mount Vernon.
Ceremony Coffee Roasters
Cozy place to bring a book and zone out for a few hours.
Mindpub Cafe
Outings
Mountains to the west, beaches to the east, don't sleep on the natural beauty nearby!
If you peek into some of the shop windows in town, you might make awkward eye contact with historical re-enactors pretending to bake artisanal bread. And if you're up for a moderate (steep-ish) hike, you can get to a wonderful outlook with views of t...
Harper's Ferry National Historical Park
If you have a full day or two to devote to this, Shenandoah is incredible (especially in the fall)! Ask me or Jared for more details if you're interested in going.
Shenandoah National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Beaches and feral horses, what more could you want? Also a cool spot for camping.
