Our Guide to Baltimore

American Visionary Art Museum

You haven't been to a museum like this before. We like taking the water taxi over from Fell's Point (because how often can you take a water taxi), disembarking at the Fed Hill stop, and heading to the AVAM. Make sure to check out both buildings and walk all around the building to see the funky touches on the sidewalks and walls. A must see!

Baltimore Museum of Industry

This place is so cool. Set right on a thriving port that once served as a conduit to the world, the museum inspires tomorrow’s worker by celebrating yesterday’s worker. Just like the real people doing real jobs, the museum is not varnished or slick or Hollywood. It's an uncommon look at common working men and women who literally laid the groundwork for everything that Baltimore is and can be.

Baltimore Water Taxi

The Baltimore Water Taxi is the oldest of its kind in the country. It offers one price for all-day, unlimited on-off service to more than 30 attractions and neighborhoods. We love taking it from Fell's Point to the American Visionary Art Museum or Fort McHenry.

Billie Holiday Project

The Billie Holiday Project is a neighborhood improvement effort on the 200 block of South Durham Street in Baltimore, Maryland through a community arts project celebrating the life and music of Billie Holiday (1915-1959). Check out the painted screens on several houses on the block using themes and images from the life and music of Billie Holiday, a mosaic on a large masonry wall, painted murals & gardenias on various walls (gardenias were worn in Billie Holiday’s hair and became her trademark).

Canton Waterfront Park

A park by the water, great for a picnic. (It's where we had our annual picnic)

Captain James Crabhouse

Go here for Baltimore crab seasoned with Old Bay and no frills.

Cedar & Cotton

This vintage & refurbished, affordable furniture shop is run by passionate, knowledgeable owners.

Charles Village “Painted Ladies”

Take a stroll through colorful Charles Village.

Clavel

Clavel is a mezcaleria and taqueria located in Remington with a great ambience. Expect to wait for a table.

Creative Alliance

Community performance space showcasing theater, art & films in an informal setting with 2 bars.

Dovecote Cafe

A great café is all in the details. This one has delicious comfort food, soulful tunes, comfy seating, friendly neighborhood vibes, local products, thoughtful decor, natural light, and cool patrons - including puppies and babies playing together. Plus the Sheila Bridges wallpaper is amazing.

Ekiben

Trying the food from here is a must. For real. Our favorite is the Spicy Bird over rice with a side of Tofu Nuggets and Tempura Broccoli.

Fell's Point Saturday Farmers Market

Highly recommend for a Saturday morning activity. This is held in the square right in front of our old apartment, overlooking the water.

Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park

It's historic, beautiful, and educational. The Frederick Douglass- Isaac Myers Maritime Park is a national heritage site that celebrates the contributions of African Americans in the development of Baltimore’s maritime industry. The site honors and interprets the city’s African- American maritime history, while preserving one of the city’s oldest existing waterfront industrial buildings. The museum chronicles the saga of Frederick Douglass’ life in Baltimore as an enslaved child and young man. It also takes a look at the life of Isaac Myers, a free born African American who became a national leader.

Graffiti Alley/Warehouse

The alley is located in the Station North Arts and Entertainment District directly behind the Motor House. Graffiti Alley allows street artists to relieve stress and create colorful art without fear of being locked up. You can never predict what designs you’re going to see, considering how frequently it’s repainted throughout the year. Graffiti Alley brings communities together through the lens of creative self-expression, and is often the site of breakdance parties, music videos, and even school field trips.

Hampden neighborhood

Trendy Hampden is centered on West 36th Street, known as The Avenue, a colorful stretch of shops, restaurants and bars in converted row houses. Small galleries and indie stores sell vintage clothes and quirky art, while retro diners and dive bars sit alongside trendy craft cocktail spots. The neighborhood hosts HONFest in spring and Hampdenfest in Fall, celebrations of classic Baltimore art and kitsch.

Ida B's Table

Inner Harbor

The Inner Harbor is a historic seaport, tourist attraction, and landmark of the city. It's "the model for post-industrial waterfront redevelopment around the world."

Kippo Ramen

Dangerously close to our old apartment. While the Spicy Tonkotsu is our favorite, all of the ramen is fantastic.

Mr. Trash Wheel

The pride of Baltimore -- keeping the Baltimore Harbor clean(er) since 2014! A nationally-acclaimed, solar-powered trash interceptor with giant googly eyes and an amazing Twitter: twitter.com/mrtrashwheel

National Aquarium

One of Inner Harbor’s most popular attractions, the National Aquarium features an incredible 20,000 animals in award-winning habitats.

Patterson Park & Pagoda

Enjoy a walk through this pretty park.

Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse

Red Emma's is a lovely worker cooperative behind the restaurant, bookstore, and community events space dedicated to putting principles of solidarity and sustainability into practice in a democratic workplace.

Sandlot

We're having our Welcome Drinks here on Friday, but if you can't make it, go enjoy a hammock grove and drinks by the water.

The Bun Shop

One of Harshi's all time favorite cafes.

Water for Chocolate

Delicious comfort food dished up in snug, laid-back digs with sidewalk seating.

Union Craft Brewing

The best local brewery - both the beer and the space. You can't go wrong with Nishan's favorite Duckpin IPA.

Broadway Market

Just a few steps from our old Apartment, Broadway Market is the oldest of the existing Baltimore market buildings (the market was established in 1786!) and our usual spot for a yummy diner breakfast. It recently got a facelift with some great outdoor/hangout space in front so definitely check it out.