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Penn Station is Baltimore's central transportation hub. It connects you to many public transit options including the FREE Charm City Circulator, Light Rail to BWI Airport, and MARC train to DC.
127 locals recommend
Penn Station
1500 N Charles StPenn Station is Baltimore's central transportation hub. It connects you to many public transit options including the FREE Charm City Circulator, Light Rail to BWI Airport, and MARC train to DC.
Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus is a short drive away. It can also be easily accessed by the Johns Hopkins Shuttle that stops at Penn Station.
61 locals recommend
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus is a short drive away. It can also be easily accessed by the Johns Hopkins Shuttle that stops at Penn Station.
MICA is a short 4 minute drive, or 15 minute walk from our house.
30 locals recommend
Maryland Institute College of Art, Main Building
1300 W Mt Royal AveMICA is a short 4 minute drive, or 15 minute walk from our house.
University of Baltimore is right around the corner, a less than 10 minute walk away.
9 locals recommend
University of Baltimore
1401 N Charles StUniversity of Baltimore is right around the corner, a less than 10 minute walk away.
Bolt Bus picks up and drops off one block west of Penn Station. 1578 Maryland Avenue., Baltimore, MD 21201
1578 Maryland Ave
1578 Maryland AvenueBolt Bus picks up and drops off one block west of Penn Station. 1578 Maryland Avenue., Baltimore, MD 21201
Arts & Culture
The Lyric is a beautiful theater in Baltimore where many of the top performances take place! Plus, Courtney and I both work here with Lyric Opera Baltimore's productions, both onstage and offstage!
Modell Performig Arts Center at the Lyric
The Lyric is a beautiful theater in Baltimore where many of the top performances take place! Plus, Courtney and I both work here with Lyric Opera Baltimore's productions, both onstage and offstage!
The Charles is a gem of Baltimore! It is a great independent movie theater showing the best current and classic films. It is also home to the yearly Maryland Film Festival that takes place every May.
138 locals recommend
Charles Theatre
1711 N Charles StThe Charles is a gem of Baltimore! It is a great independent movie theater showing the best current and classic films. It is also home to the yearly Maryland Film Festival that takes place every May.
Home of the Baltimore Symphony, the Meyerhoff is a beautiful symphony hall home of some amazing musical performances!
10 locals recommend
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
1212 Cathedral StHome of the Baltimore Symphony, the Meyerhoff is a beautiful symphony hall home of some amazing musical performances!
The Walters is one of the best art museums in the Country and it is completely FREE!
278 locals recommend
The Walters Art Museum
600 N Charles StThe Walters is one of the best art museums in the Country and it is completely FREE!
AREA 405
405 E Oliver StAREA 405 is a great performance/event space located on our street.
National Aquarium
501 E Pratt Sthttp://www.aqua.org/
Food Scene
Our favorite Thai restaurant, Stang is awesome and really convenient! It is just a 5 minute walk and they also deliver!
12 locals recommend
Stang of Siam
1301 N Calvert StOur favorite Thai restaurant, Stang is awesome and really convenient! It is just a 5 minute walk and they also deliver!
Two Boots is a very tasty and inventive pizza restaurant! They always have interesting and delicious pizzas, and the deliver!
6 locals recommend
Two Boots Baltimore
1203 West Mount Royal AvenueTwo Boots is a very tasty and inventive pizza restaurant! They always have interesting and delicious pizzas, and the deliver!
Starbucks
1209 N Charles StDon't worry! There's a Starbuck's close by! :)
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1209 N Charles StWe all love Chipotle!
Minato Sushi Bar
1013 N Charles StMinato is the best sushi restaurant in the neighborhood!
One of the best restaurants in Baltimore! If you've never tried the cuisine from Afghanistan, this is the place to try it! Delicious!
69 locals recommend
The Helmand
806 N Charles StOne of the best restaurants in Baltimore! If you've never tried the cuisine from Afghanistan, this is the place to try it! Delicious!
One of our favorite restaurants! Delicious food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, check out their bakery for some AMAZING desserts!
34 locals recommend
Marie Louise Bistro
904 N Charles StOne of our favorite restaurants! Delicious food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, check out their bakery for some AMAZING desserts!
One of our favorite restaurants! They have delicious up-scale food that won't break the bank. We try to go here at least once a month!
49 locals recommend
City Cafe
1001 Cathedral StOne of our favorite restaurants! They have delicious up-scale food that won't break the bank. We try to go here at least once a month!
Dooby's is a nice, new coffee shop and deli if you are looking for an alternative to Starbuck's.
61 locals recommend
Dooby's
802 N Charles StDooby's is a nice, new coffee shop and deli if you are looking for an alternative to Starbuck's.
This is one of the best coffee shops in the area! They also have some amazing sandwiches and local up-scale foods. The service can be a little slow at times, but it's worth it.
14 locals recommend
Milk & Honey Market
816 Cathedral StThis is one of the best coffee shops in the area! They also have some amazing sandwiches and local up-scale foods. The service can be a little slow at times, but it's worth it.
Soups On makes fresh soups from scratch daily. It is perfect for a cold day or a light lunch!
8 locals recommend
Soup's On
11 W Preston StSoups On makes fresh soups from scratch daily. It is perfect for a cold day or a light lunch!
Sofi's is one of our favorites! They have delicious sweet and savory crepes, and they are really close!
15 locals recommend
Sofi's Crepes
1723 N Charles StSofi's is one of our favorites! They have delicious sweet and savory crepes, and they are really close!
Iggies is a great gourmet pizza place. They don't deliver though. http://www.iggiespizza.com/
37 locals recommend
Iggies
818 N Calvert StIggies is a great gourmet pizza place. They don't deliver though. http://www.iggiespizza.com/
Sightseeing
One of the best Music Conservatories in the country and my alma mater! There you can see some amazing concerts and enjoy the incredible architecture! Be sure to check out the original Peabody Library!
21 locals recommend
Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
1 E Mt Vernon PlOne of the best Music Conservatories in the country and my alma mater! There you can see some amazing concerts and enjoy the incredible architecture! Be sure to check out the original Peabody Library!
Washington Monument
The ORIGINAL Washington Monument
Federal Hill Park
300 Warren AveThe best view of Baltimore is from the top of Federal Hill.
Essentials
Local, family-owned grocery store. This is the only full grocery store in Mt. Vernon, and they have a great selection.
42 locals recommend
Eddie's of Mount Vernon
7 W Eager StLocal, family-owned grocery store. This is the only full grocery store in Mt. Vernon, and they have a great selection.
This Safeway is located a little far to walk, but is easily accessed by car or the Johns Hopkins Shuttle.
69 locals recommend
Safeway Pharmacy
3702 East-West HwyThis Safeway is located a little far to walk, but is easily accessed by car or the Johns Hopkins Shuttle.
During the warmer months of the year, the Baltimore Farmers' Market is the best place to shop for local produce and other goods.
54 locals recommend
Baltimore Farmers Market and Bazaar
During the warmer months of the year, the Baltimore Farmers' Market is the best place to shop for local produce and other goods.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brewer's is one of the most popular restaurant and bar in the neighborhood. If you want a table on a Friday or Saturday night, make sure you call ahead.
144 locals recommend
Brewer's Art
1106 N Charles StBrewer's is one of the most popular restaurant and bar in the neighborhood. If you want a table on a Friday or Saturday night, make sure you call ahead.
Located in the historic Belvedere Hotel, The Owl Bar is our favorite late night hang out spots! Be sure to try their pizza!
54 locals recommend
The Owl Bar
1 E Chase StLocated in the historic Belvedere Hotel, The Owl Bar is our favorite late night hang out spots! Be sure to try their pizza!
Shopping
Rite Aid Pharmacy
423 E North AveThere is a Pharmacy located just up the street.