Food Scene
The best seafood in the Greater Baltimore Area isn't downtown — it's here! (Highly recommend the steak for the non-seafood travelers.)
9 locals recommend
Catonsville Gourmet
829 Frederick RdThe best seafood in the Greater Baltimore Area isn't downtown — it's here! (Highly recommend the steak for the non-seafood travelers.)
Try the Crabby Melt for a taste of local fare and some super soup if you're in the mood, but be sure to leave room to try the Sweetest Thing for dessert. http://ilovegrilledcheese.com.
Grilled Cheese & Co. Catonsville
500 Edmondson AveTry the Crabby Melt for a taste of local fare and some super soup if you're in the mood, but be sure to leave room to try the Sweetest Thing for dessert. http://ilovegrilledcheese.com.
If you're looking for a delicious place nearby to eat breakfast, this is your spot. Partial to the omelets here, but the beignets are also worth ordering. http://www.duesenbergscafeandgrill.com/
Duesenberg's American Cafe and Grill
10 Mellor AveIf you're looking for a delicious place nearby to eat breakfast, this is your spot. Partial to the omelets here, but the beignets are also worth ordering. http://www.duesenbergscafeandgrill.com/
Great coffee with a wide variety of syrups for specialty drinks. The unique thing, though, is the wide selection of fresh gelato available.
Caffè Di Roma
1719 Edmondson AveGreat coffee with a wide variety of syrups for specialty drinks. The unique thing, though, is the wide selection of fresh gelato available.
This place does take-out and is just down the street. Try the Spicy Cashew Nut Chicken or the Garlic Pepper Pork. (410) 455-9239
Thai Heaven
6413 Frederick RoadThis place does take-out and is just down the street. Try the Spicy Cashew Nut Chicken or the Garlic Pepper Pork. (410) 455-9239
Strong coffee and free WiFi at your home away from home. This is a good location; for a GREAT location, visit the Shipley's Grant Starbucks in Ellicott City and tell them Shaun and Michelle sent you.
Starbucks
856 N Rolling RdStrong coffee and free WiFi at your home away from home. This is a good location; for a GREAT location, visit the Shipley's Grant Starbucks in Ellicott City and tell them Shaun and Michelle sent you.
Want to escape to the suburbs for patio seating and a bit quieter atmosphere? This is the place to do it. Coffee makes and especially great dessert after Coal Fire pizza.
Richards Valley Road
Richards Valley RoadWant to escape to the suburbs for patio seating and a bit quieter atmosphere? This is the place to do it. Coffee makes and especially great dessert after Coal Fire pizza.
Delicious brick oven pizza and other Italian fare at a place with atmosphere in the suburbs.
Coal Fire
5725 Richards Valley RdDelicious brick oven pizza and other Italian fare at a place with atmosphere in the suburbs.
Hunan Taste
718 Rolling Rd.The number 1 rated Chinese restaurant in our area.
The number one rated Indian restaurant in our area.
22 locals recommend
Lovin' Spoonfuls Vegan Restaurant
2990 N Campbell AveThe number one rated Indian restaurant in our area.
If you've never tried Vietnamese soup, try this place. Vietnamese soup is a regional favorite.
Pho Van
6477 Baltimore National PikeIf you've never tried Vietnamese soup, try this place. Vietnamese soup is a regional favorite.
A close and delicious Indian restaurant with a $10 buffet if that's your cup of tea. Also has a wide variety of made-to-order delights.
Indian Delight
622 Frederick RdA close and delicious Indian restaurant with a $10 buffet if that's your cup of tea. Also has a wide variety of made-to-order delights.
This Mexican restaurant is a favorite among my friends. Tacos, tostadas, sopa's, burritos, and enchiladas; oh, my!
El Nayar
801 Frederick RdThis Mexican restaurant is a favorite among my friends. Tacos, tostadas, sopa's, burritos, and enchiladas; oh, my!
Looking for somewhere just a little bit different? Try this restaurant. They are open 24 hours a day except for early Monday morning. The food is cooked in front of you and is decently priced.
8 locals recommend
Honey Pig Restaurant
10045 Baltimore National PikeLooking for somewhere just a little bit different? Try this restaurant. They are open 24 hours a day except for early Monday morning. The food is cooked in front of you and is decently priced.
Consistently rated as one of the top places to eat Maryland Crab Cakes in the region.
27 locals recommend
G & M Restaurant
804 N Hammonds Ferry RdConsistently rated as one of the top places to eat Maryland Crab Cakes in the region.
An eclectic, eccentric, and famous place to eat, this relaxed restaurant is a modern piece of art. Save room for dessert — you'll want to try one of their maple bacon or Cap'n Crunch milk shakes.
48 locals recommend
The PaperMoon Diner
227 W 29th StAn eclectic, eccentric, and famous place to eat, this relaxed restaurant is a modern piece of art. Save room for dessert — you'll want to try one of their maple bacon or Cap'n Crunch milk shakes.
Zekes was rated the number one cup of coffee in Baltimore by the readers of City Paper. Try a pastry and sip one awesome cup of joe.
33 locals recommend
Zeke's Coffee
4719 Harford RdZekes was rated the number one cup of coffee in Baltimore by the readers of City Paper. Try a pastry and sip one awesome cup of joe.
Everything Else
7-Eleven
1000 S Hanover StForget something? Pick it up just down the street.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
333 W Camden StHome of the Baltimore Orioles.
This 160+ acre zoo is the third oldest zoo in the US. Today it boasts over 2,000 animals and lots of attractions. www.marylandzoo.org
181 locals recommend
The Maryland Zoo
1 Safari PlThis 160+ acre zoo is the third oldest zoo in the US. Today it boasts over 2,000 animals and lots of attractions. www.marylandzoo.org
I've had massages in cities from LA to Sydney to Cuzco and have found that there is none better than a massage at Studio 921. Great way to start or end a trip.
Studio 921 Salon and Spa
1607 Whetstone WayI've had massages in cities from LA to Sydney to Cuzco and have found that there is none better than a massage at Studio 921. Great way to start or end a trip.
Here is the local main entrance to Maryland's Patapsco State Park. Not far away are several places where you can park for free with no entrance fee and hike into the park. Ask us where!
25 locals recommend
Patapsco Valley State Park - Avalon Area
5120 South StHere is the local main entrance to Maryland's Patapsco State Park. Not far away are several places where you can park for free with no entrance fee and hike into the park. Ask us where!
Sightseeing
203 N Amity St
203 North Amity Streethttp://www.eapoe.org/balt/poehse.htm
If you like tourist traps — and, let's admit it, who doesn't want to at least SEE what a city is famous for —check out this tourist destination on the water. Eat, shop, and play here.
534 locals recommend
Inner Harbor
If you like tourist traps — and, let's admit it, who doesn't want to at least SEE what a city is famous for —check out this tourist destination on the water. Eat, shop, and play here.
Come see one of the most famous aquariums in the nation. www.aqua.org/
438 locals recommend
National Aquarium
501 E Pratt StCome see one of the most famous aquariums in the nation. www.aqua.org/
A fun hands-on experience for adults and kids alike. www.mdsci.org
125 locals recommend
Maryland Science Center
601 Light StA fun hands-on experience for adults and kids alike. www.mdsci.org
Historic Ellicott City is a charming town containing America's first Train Terminal (now a museum). Lots of places to shop, eat, and generally stroll around.
27 locals recommend
Historic Ellicott City Inc.
3480 Saint Johns LaneHistoric Ellicott City is a charming town containing America's first Train Terminal (now a museum). Lots of places to shop, eat, and generally stroll around.
This is the original monument planned to honor President George Washington. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Monument_%28Baltimore%29
93 locals recommend
Washington Monument
This is the original monument planned to honor President George Washington. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Monument_%28Baltimore%29
Visit the fort whose bombardment during the War of 1812 inspired Francis Scott Key to write The Star-Spangled Banner. http://www.nps.gov/fomc/
192 locals recommend
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
2400 E Fort AveVisit the fort whose bombardment during the War of 1812 inspired Francis Scott Key to write The Star-Spangled Banner. http://www.nps.gov/fomc/
Shopping
CVS Pharmacy
4390 Montgomery RdForget something that 7-Eleven doesn't carry? Target probably has you covered.
Need something at 3AM? Chances are you'll find it here. The area is a bit shady, but when you need fingernail clippers, Pixie Stix and a PSP charger, you *NEED* them.
14 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
3601 Washington BlvdNeed something at 3AM? Chances are you'll find it here. The area is a bit shady, but when you need fingernail clippers, Pixie Stix and a PSP charger, you *NEED* them.
Arts & Culture
The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland is internationally renowned for its collection of art. The collection presents an overview of world art from pre-dynastic Egypt to 20th-century Europe.
278 locals recommend
The Walters Art Museum
600 N Charles StThe Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland is internationally renowned for its collection of art. The collection presents an overview of world art from pre-dynastic Egypt to 20th-century Europe.
This incredible museum shows you the important part Baltimore has played in being a cutting edge city in the US. Discover things you never knew about this important city. http://www.thebmi.org/
59 locals recommend
Baltimore Museum of Industry
1415 Key HwyThis incredible museum shows you the important part Baltimore has played in being a cutting edge city in the US. Discover things you never knew about this important city. http://www.thebmi.org/
Modern art, African art, Asian art, and, my personal favorite, the miniature rooms display make this a wonderful museum to visit. Entry is free; parking is $6. http://www.artbma.org/
299 locals recommend
Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum DrModern art, African art, Asian art, and, my personal favorite, the miniature rooms display make this a wonderful museum to visit. Entry is free; parking is $6. http://www.artbma.org/
Attend an internationally acclaimed performance at the BSO. http://www.bsomusic.org/
10 locals recommend
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
1212 Cathedral StAttend an internationally acclaimed performance at the BSO. http://www.bsomusic.org/