Baltimore Things to Do

This bright, friendly, upscale bar, located between Fell's Point and Canton, is a favorite nightspot for young professionals. The bare-brick interior walls, the hardwood floors, the fireplaces, the three large bars and two pool... more

This nightspot offers a breathtaking view of the city from the top floor of the old Belvedere Hotel. Settle in for happy hour and watch the dusk settle over the city as its lights gradually begin to twinkle on. The calm won't l... more

Since 1955, the Orioles have brought a great deal of joy to Baltimore's baseball fans. No matter where you're from, an evening spent watching the Birds at Camden Yards is an evening well spent. The atmosphere is festive, the ba... more

For many years, Baltimore has been home to a great Blues scene made up of countless knowledgeable fans and scores of talented musicians. Most of them, at one time or another, have visited this friendly, down-home Fells Point ba... more

This dimly-lit tavern offers an innovative menu that includes steamed shrimp and sushi. Eat in the casual dining room or charming outdoor courtyard. College students flock here for the beer, while tourists and local yuppies enj... more

It is an unwritten rule that every Baltimore neighborhood must have at least one Irish pub, and this busy establishment fills Canton's quota in spades. It's not so much the meat-and-potatoes menu, or the pictures of Irish music... more

This tiny jewel of a bistro does many things very well. On one hand, it is a great coffee bar. On the other hand, it is a dandy wine bar, with a list that's affordable and eclectic. Then again, it is a vegetarian restaurant, bo... more

This elegant restaurant features floor-to-ceiling murals of cafe scenes and gilded mirrors. The owners redecorated the dining room in the mid-90s; only the cracked tile floor is original. To start, try a half-order of the Gnocc... more

Hull Street Blues Cafe, in South Baltimore's Locust Point, began as a saloon in 1889. Today, it's an elegant cafe with an attached bar. The eclectic menu focuses on seafood from Shrimp Scampi to Steamed Mussels, though other go... more

There is an informal tradition among Baltimore waitresses to address customers as 'Hon.' (Pronounced to rhyme with 'bun.') Over the years, the term has come to symbolize the town's casual hospitality` and as such, it suits this... more