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<\/h3>\nCamden Yards<\/span><\/h3>\nAn imposing brick edifice embedded in the city, the nostalgic allure of <\/span>Camden Yards<\/span><\/a> (333 W Camden St) has been oft-imitated but never equaled. With baseball season going strong, a day rooting on the Orioles is in order. Beer giant and Maryland favorite (even though it hasn\u2019t been brewed in-state since 1996) Natural Bohemian, or Natty Boh, was ousted from the stadium last season, and while it\u2019s unclear whether it will return this year, there\u2019s no lack of local craft brews to slake your thirst, from <\/span>Flying Dog<\/span> to <\/span>Heavy Seas<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nMount Vernon<\/span><\/h3>\nMansions transformed to museums, restaurants, and shops make up this historical and cultural center. Check out the Washington Monument (699 Washington Pl) in Mount Vernon Place, the first major monument started to honor George Washington. And, with a dizzying display of levels upon levels of bookshelves, the <\/span>George Peabody Library<\/span><\/a> will fulfill any bookworm fantasy. For some refreshment, grab some fries and a Resurrection beer at <\/span>Brewer\u2019s Art<\/span><\/a> (1106 N Charles St), or appetizers and cocktails at <\/span>The Owl Bar<\/span><\/a> (1 E Chase St).<\/span><\/p>\nFederal Hill<\/span><\/h3>\nStreets lined by brick-front buildings and covered in cobblestones characterize this quaint-yet-hip neighborhood. While strolling through, make sure to stop at <\/span>Homeslyce<\/span><\/a> (1741 Light St), where pizzas are served in a boat shape (as good as it sounds) for a casual dinner. Then, head to <\/span>Ryleigh\u2019s Oyster<\/span><\/a> (36 E Cross St) for some crab dip and an oyster shooter or one of their fresh fruit crushes, two distinctive drink options. If you have one too many oyster shooters, brunch at <\/span>Spoons<\/span><\/a> (24 E Cross St) will cure any hangover with everything from cinnamon roll pancakes to four different kinds of eggs benedict.<\/span><\/p>\nArtscape<\/span><\/h3>\nComing this July, America\u2019s largest free arts festival hits Baltimore. Over 150 artists ranging from fashion designers to visual artists to sculptors show their work, while performing arts are represented with live music, dance, opera, and more, including the <\/span>Baltimore Symphony Orchestra<\/span><\/a>. An event that\u2019s worth planning a trip around, this will be <\/span>Artscape<\/span><\/a>\u2019s 36th year, and it\u2019s maintaining its tradition as a festival equally appealing to all ages. It\u2019s a feast for all senses \u2014 including taste, with plenty of local grub to go around. <\/span><\/p>\nFell\u2019s Point<\/span><\/h3>\nMarked by the striking multi-story Pagoda, <\/span>Patterson Park<\/span><\/a> (27 S Patterson Park Ave) is an urban treasure: over 300 years old, the park offers acres of recreation. Fish or observe the wildlife at the Boat Lake, enjoy the marble fountain designed by the same architect who designed City Hall, or picnic in a pavilion. Then, stroll around Broadway Square, a charming cobblestone meeting area lined by shops and restaurants in brick buildings. Get some oysters with a view of the harbor at <\/span>Thames Street Oyster Hous<\/span>e<\/span><\/a> (1728 Thames St), or check out the quirky diner <\/span>Blue Moon Cafe<\/span><\/a> (1621 Aliceanna St), widely acclaimed for specialties like Captain Crunch French Toast.<\/span><\/p>\nOff to the races<\/span><\/h3>\nFamously home to the Preakness Stakes, <\/span>Pimlico Race Course<\/span><\/a> (5201 Park Heights Ave) is the place to be in May. Multiple races occur throughout the month, and when there aren\u2019t horses on the Pimlico track, you can watch simulcasts of more races from the Sports Palace. For the big day itself, there\u2019s nothing quite like being this close to the action as the steeds jockey (get it?) for the crowning glory.<\/span><\/p>\nHampden<\/span><\/h3>\nHome to <\/span>Honfest<\/span><\/a>, a June celebration of the working women who defined Baltimore, the Hampden neighborhood is famous for its role in John Waters movies such as <\/span>Hairspray<\/span><\/i>. If you can\u2019t make it for the street festival in June, grab a bite to eat at <\/span>Cafe Hon<\/span><\/a> (1002 W 36th St) all year round, a local institution dishing up diner fare and a true taste of Baltimore. Or, visit the acclaimed <\/span>Woodberry Kitchen<\/span><\/a> (2010 Clipper Park Rd), a farm-to-table, rustic-chic restaurant serving the taste of Baltimore in a slightly more elevated fashion.<\/span><\/p>\nWaterfront wandering<\/span><\/h3>\nTake advantage of Baltimore\u2019s history as a port city by taking in the waterfront region on the seven-mile Harbor Promenade. Restaurants with beautiful views abound, and you can\u2019t visit Baltimore without sampling the local crabs. <\/span>Captain James Landing<\/span><\/a> (2121 Aliceanna St), a waterfront restaurant shaped like a boat, is one such hot spot for steamed crabs. Or, check out <\/span>Bo Brooks Restaurant<\/span> (2780 Lighthouse Point E), another venerable seafood restaurant, this one resembling a lighthouse.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.turo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/American.Visionary.Art_.Museum.original.14835.jpg\")
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Art museums<\/span><\/h3>\nA glittering homage to self-taught or atypical artists, the <\/span>American Visionary Art Museum<\/span><\/a> (800 Key Hwy) is populated by both a permanent collection and artwork applicable to the rotating themes\u00a0\u2014 the current exhibition is entitled \u201cYUMMM! The History, Fantasy, and Future of Food.\u201d Over the years, noteworthy figures from Archbishop Desmond Tutu to Matt Groenig have participated. For a somewhat more traditional iteration of art museum, check out the expansive collection at the <\/span>Baltimore Museum of Art<\/span><\/a> (10 Art Museum Dr), a stately, columned building in stark contrast to the AVAM\u2019s sparkling exterior, housing a staggering collection of Matisse\u2019s (the largest in the world) and Picasso\u2019s artworks, among many others.<\/span><\/p>\nEdgar Allan Poe House<\/span><\/h3>\nAs the place where Poe met his demise, Baltimore is one of several cities with some claim to the author. As such, the home where he wrote some of his early stories and poems has been kept in tribute to him as the <\/span>Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum<\/span><\/a> (203 N Amity St), holding some objects belonging to the Poe family as well as photos and reproductions of his work. The house itself is a small, three-story brick duplex once in the countryside, now notable for the way the city has grown up around it. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Exploring Charm City’s pleasures Aptly nicknamed Charm City, Baltimore has evolved from a thriving port city to an even more vibrant urban hotspot overflowing with appealing brick buildings and cobblestone…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":5267,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[310],"class_list":["post-5253","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wayfaring","tag-city-guides"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
An imposing brick edifice embedded in the city, the nostalgic allure of <\/span>Camden Yards<\/span><\/a> (333 W Camden St) has been oft-imitated but never equaled. With baseball season going strong, a day rooting on the Orioles is in order. Beer giant and Maryland favorite (even though it hasn\u2019t been brewed in-state since 1996) Natural Bohemian, or Natty Boh, was ousted from the stadium last season, and while it\u2019s unclear whether it will return this year, there\u2019s no lack of local craft brews to slake your thirst, from <\/span>Flying Dog<\/span> to <\/span>Heavy Seas<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Mansions transformed to museums, restaurants, and shops make up this historical and cultural center. Check out the Washington Monument (699 Washington Pl) in Mount Vernon Place, the first major monument started to honor George Washington. And, with a dizzying display of levels upon levels of bookshelves, the <\/span>George Peabody Library<\/span><\/a> will fulfill any bookworm fantasy. For some refreshment, grab some fries and a Resurrection beer at <\/span>Brewer\u2019s Art<\/span><\/a> (1106 N Charles St), or appetizers and cocktails at <\/span>The Owl Bar<\/span><\/a> (1 E Chase St).<\/span><\/p>\n Streets lined by brick-front buildings and covered in cobblestones characterize this quaint-yet-hip neighborhood. While strolling through, make sure to stop at <\/span>Homeslyce<\/span><\/a> (1741 Light St), where pizzas are served in a boat shape (as good as it sounds) for a casual dinner. Then, head to <\/span>Ryleigh\u2019s Oyster<\/span><\/a> (36 E Cross St) for some crab dip and an oyster shooter or one of their fresh fruit crushes, two distinctive drink options. If you have one too many oyster shooters, brunch at <\/span>Spoons<\/span><\/a> (24 E Cross St) will cure any hangover with everything from cinnamon roll pancakes to four different kinds of eggs benedict.<\/span><\/p>\n Coming this July, America\u2019s largest free arts festival hits Baltimore. Over 150 artists ranging from fashion designers to visual artists to sculptors show their work, while performing arts are represented with live music, dance, opera, and more, including the <\/span>Baltimore Symphony Orchestra<\/span><\/a>. An event that\u2019s worth planning a trip around, this will be <\/span>Artscape<\/span><\/a>\u2019s 36th year, and it\u2019s maintaining its tradition as a festival equally appealing to all ages. It\u2019s a feast for all senses \u2014 including taste, with plenty of local grub to go around. <\/span><\/p>\n Marked by the striking multi-story Pagoda, <\/span>Patterson Park<\/span><\/a> (27 S Patterson Park Ave) is an urban treasure: over 300 years old, the park offers acres of recreation. Fish or observe the wildlife at the Boat Lake, enjoy the marble fountain designed by the same architect who designed City Hall, or picnic in a pavilion. Then, stroll around Broadway Square, a charming cobblestone meeting area lined by shops and restaurants in brick buildings. Get some oysters with a view of the harbor at <\/span>Thames Street Oyster Hous<\/span>e<\/span><\/a> (1728 Thames St), or check out the quirky diner <\/span>Blue Moon Cafe<\/span><\/a> (1621 Aliceanna St), widely acclaimed for specialties like Captain Crunch French Toast.<\/span><\/p>\n Famously home to the Preakness Stakes, <\/span>Pimlico Race Course<\/span><\/a> (5201 Park Heights Ave) is the place to be in May. Multiple races occur throughout the month, and when there aren\u2019t horses on the Pimlico track, you can watch simulcasts of more races from the Sports Palace. For the big day itself, there\u2019s nothing quite like being this close to the action as the steeds jockey (get it?) for the crowning glory.<\/span><\/p>\n Home to <\/span>Honfest<\/span><\/a>, a June celebration of the working women who defined Baltimore, the Hampden neighborhood is famous for its role in John Waters movies such as <\/span>Hairspray<\/span><\/i>. If you can\u2019t make it for the street festival in June, grab a bite to eat at <\/span>Cafe Hon<\/span><\/a> (1002 W 36th St) all year round, a local institution dishing up diner fare and a true taste of Baltimore. Or, visit the acclaimed <\/span>Woodberry Kitchen<\/span><\/a> (2010 Clipper Park Rd), a farm-to-table, rustic-chic restaurant serving the taste of Baltimore in a slightly more elevated fashion.<\/span><\/p>\n Take advantage of Baltimore\u2019s history as a port city by taking in the waterfront region on the seven-mile Harbor Promenade. Restaurants with beautiful views abound, and you can\u2019t visit Baltimore without sampling the local crabs. <\/span>Captain James Landing<\/span><\/a> (2121 Aliceanna St), a waterfront restaurant shaped like a boat, is one such hot spot for steamed crabs. Or, check out <\/span>Bo Brooks Restaurant<\/span> (2780 Lighthouse Point E), another venerable seafood restaurant, this one resembling a lighthouse.<\/span><\/p>\n A glittering homage to self-taught or atypical artists, the <\/span>American Visionary Art Museum<\/span><\/a> (800 Key Hwy) is populated by both a permanent collection and artwork applicable to the rotating themes\u00a0\u2014 the current exhibition is entitled \u201cYUMMM! The History, Fantasy, and Future of Food.\u201d Over the years, noteworthy figures from Archbishop Desmond Tutu to Matt Groenig have participated. For a somewhat more traditional iteration of art museum, check out the expansive collection at the <\/span>Baltimore Museum of Art<\/span><\/a> (10 Art Museum Dr), a stately, columned building in stark contrast to the AVAM\u2019s sparkling exterior, housing a staggering collection of Matisse\u2019s (the largest in the world) and Picasso\u2019s artworks, among many others.<\/span><\/p>\n As the place where Poe met his demise, Baltimore is one of several cities with some claim to the author. As such, the home where he wrote some of his early stories and poems has been kept in tribute to him as the <\/span>Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum<\/span><\/a> (203 N Amity St), holding some objects belonging to the Poe family as well as photos and reproductions of his work. The house itself is a small, three-story brick duplex once in the countryside, now notable for the way the city has grown up around it. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Exploring Charm City’s pleasures Aptly nicknamed Charm City, Baltimore has evolved from a thriving port city to an even more vibrant urban hotspot overflowing with appealing brick buildings and cobblestone…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":5267,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[310],"class_list":["post-5253","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wayfaring","tag-city-guides"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\tMount Vernon<\/span><\/h3>\n
Federal Hill<\/span><\/h3>\n
Artscape<\/span><\/h3>\n
Fell\u2019s Point<\/span><\/h3>\n
Off to the races<\/span><\/h3>\n
Hampden<\/span><\/h3>\n
Waterfront wandering<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nArt museums<\/span><\/h3>\n
Edgar Allan Poe House<\/span><\/h3>\n