It's called the Charm City for a reason, y'all! Here are some of my favorite local (or within an hour) to Baltimore places to drop in or spend the day. After living here for over 3 years, I still haven't gotten bored in this city.
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A year round farmer's market with truly anything you could want, from fresh flowers and produce to vintage clothing and delicious food trucks!
32nd Street Farmers Market
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Whether you have a dog or not, the PP dog park is a great place to drop by and get some puppy loving!
Patterson Park Dog Park - Bring Fido
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Patterson Park is a great place for a walk, run, or picnic! It is very large and includes multiple sport fields, playgrounds and a dog park!
The Observatory at Patterson Park
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Take a short ride down to Annapolis to see the Cheasapeak Bay, spend the day at the beach, Naval academy and their homey mainstreet with great shopping and food!
Visit Annapolis, MD | Plan Your Trip to Chesapeake Bay
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A summertime (and Lunar New Year) must! The crunch of tanghulu draws me in everytime!
Asia In a Bite
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Explore the original Washington Monument, and for a small fee, head to the top for a great view to snap a city skyline photo! Great local restuarants in Mt Vernon for lunch as well!
Washington Monument
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See beautiful flowers all year! Or host an event here. Tickets are free, or $7 for a guided tour.
Rawlings Conservatory
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Perfect Spring time activity! Come see the beautiful tulips (my fave!), for free!
Sherwood Gardens
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Another beautiful park option, with over 20 gardens!
Cylburn Arboretum
Other Food & Drinks
See my Top Spots in Baltimore List for full restaurant recommendations
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Everything is good, the line is worth the wait! But if you are able to come early, it's usually slower.
Drive outside the city for a lovely family vineyard experience. Bring your own food and enjoy a picnic outside in the summer :)
Boordy Vineyards
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Every day is a good day for ice cream, and with this many flavors of both hand dipped and soft serve - the possibilities are endless!
BMORE LICKS
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An ode to Duckpin Bowling Alleys of the past in Baltimore, Patterson Pins is an arcade meets duckpin bowling meets bar! It is also bring your own food, with Johnny Rad's pizza offering in bar delivery nearby!
Patterson Pins
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Incredible coffee shop with yummy bahn mi!
Catalog Coffee
Arts & Entertainment
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Fantastic stop in a beautiful part of the city, you can easily spend half the day here enjoying the art. They also have a cafe! Very close to the Washington Monument for another easy stop :)
The Walters Art Museum
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The most beautiful park in baseball!
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
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Such a cool community spot, offering interesting events all year!
Creative Alliance
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The Zoo is a must see in the city, including their new fresh water/marsh exhibits!
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
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Outdoor concert venue ~30 minutes outside the city
Merriweather Post Pavilion
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If a larger concert is your idea, CFG is the place to be!
Home - CFG Bank Arena - Baltimore
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A unique museum experience!
Baltimore Museum of Industry
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Fantastic spot for a show, whether that is a play or stand up set!
The Lyric Baltimore
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Catch an off-Broadway special here
Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center
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Come watch the Raven soar!!!
M&T Bank Stadium | Baltimore Ravens
Local Favorites
Other places you may want to drop in during your stay
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Multiple B'more locations to catch a flow!
CorePower Yoga
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Best pilates studio in the city
PILATES HOUSE
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Great local bookshop, offering a book club and featuring local authors
