Food Scene
Hersh’s
1843-45 Light StHersh's has amazing wood-fired pizza and fantastic cocktails!
Spoons has fantastic coffee and the best brunch, but beware -- you may be waiting awhile for a table.
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Spoons
24 E Cross StSpoons has fantastic coffee and the best brunch, but beware -- you may be waiting awhile for a table.
Tell Adam that Renee and Steve sent you! He's an awesome guy and owns this great little corner coffee spot.
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Koba Café
644 E Fort AveTell Adam that Renee and Steve sent you! He's an awesome guy and owns this great little corner coffee spot.
Best thai in the area and can be delivered with OrderUp! (orderup.com or download the app)
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Thai Arroy Baltimore
1019 Light StBest thai in the area and can be delivered with OrderUp! (orderup.com or download the app)
This is a little hole-in-the-wall sushi place with an authentic sushi chef. There are about 4 tables, so it's hard to get a seat, but you can call ahead for carryout.
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Shoyou Sushi
1450 Light StThis is a little hole-in-the-wall sushi place with an authentic sushi chef. There are about 4 tables, so it's hard to get a seat, but you can call ahead for carryout.
Up for adventure with your burger? This is the place. Kangaroo? Check. Emu? Check. You get to build your own and they're all delicious.
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The Abbey Burger Bistro
1041 Marshall StUp for adventure with your burger? This is the place. Kangaroo? Check. Emu? Check. You get to build your own and they're all delicious.
Great local place to grab a drink or a great meal. My favorite is the Key West salad! (If you're feeling brave, try the 'Cuda punch ... )
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Barracudas Locust Point Tavern
1230 East Fort AvenueGreat local place to grab a drink or a great meal. My favorite is the Key West salad! (If you're feeling brave, try the 'Cuda punch ... )
Drinks & Nightlife
Little Havana
1325 Key HwyGreat good and drinks right on the water!
It's hard to decide if I should classify Bookmakers as a bar or restaurant. I'm going with the former because the food is so good, but the cocktails are AMAZING.
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Bookmakers Cocktail Club
31 E Cross StIt's hard to decide if I should classify Bookmakers as a bar or restaurant. I'm going with the former because the food is so good, but the cocktails are AMAZING.
Stalking Horse
26 E Cross StWant to dance? Stalking Horse has you covered!
If you're in town for a Ravens' game, Mothers is the place to be. Just hungry? Grab a great burger or have it delivered with OrderUp! (Go to orderup.com or download the app.)
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Mother's Federal Hill Grille
1113 S Charles StIf you're in town for a Ravens' game, Mothers is the place to be. Just hungry? Grab a great burger or have it delivered with OrderUp! (Go to orderup.com or download the app.)
Shopping
You'll see Brightside down the block because of the bright yellow exterior. It's a cute shop with a hidden tattoo parlor in the back, if you're feeling adventurous.
Brightside Boutique- Federal Hill
1133 S Charles StYou'll see Brightside down the block because of the bright yellow exterior. It's a cute shop with a hidden tattoo parlor in the back, if you're feeling adventurous.
Need more than Machado's can offer? Harris Teeter is a great store about 1 mile away.
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Harris Teeter
1801 McHenry RowNeed more than Machado's can offer? Harris Teeter is a great store about 1 mile away.
Entertainment & Activities
National Aquarium
501 E Pratt StAwesome to visit with kids -- or not!
Maryland Science Center
601 Light StAwesome to visit with kids -- or not!
Sightseeing
Definitely touristy, but Inner Harbor is really pretty with lots of shops, restaurants, etc.
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Inner Harbor
Definitely touristy, but Inner Harbor is really pretty with lots of shops, restaurants, etc.
If you want a more authentic harbor experience, head to historic Fells Point for cobblestone streets and amazing restaurants.
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Fell's Point
If you want a more authentic harbor experience, head to historic Fells Point for cobblestone streets and amazing restaurants.
Walk down to Pierside for a great view of the harbor, check out the boats, and just enjoy a walk along the promenade.
Pierside Drive
Pierside DriveWalk down to Pierside for a great view of the harbor, check out the boats, and just enjoy a walk along the promenade.
Everything Else
Walk through the market to pick up fresh flowers, seafood, sushi, cheese, and more. Hours are limited, so double-check before you go.
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Cross Street Market
1065 S Charles StWalk through the market to pick up fresh flowers, seafood, sushi, cheese, and more. Hours are limited, so double-check before you go.
Want some trees among the skyscrapers? Riverside Park is a great little park two blocks from our house with a POOL! (Pool is $2/pp in the summer.)
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Riverside Park
Want some trees among the skyscrapers? Riverside Park is a great little park two blocks from our house with a POOL! (Pool is $2/pp in the summer.)
Wander a little farther to Fed Hill Park and catch the sunset with a great view of downtown. If you're walking/running, the larger outer loop around the park is 0.33 miles.
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Federal Hill Park
300 Warren AveWander a little farther to Fed Hill Park and catch the sunset with a great view of downtown. If you're walking/running, the larger outer loop around the park is 0.33 miles.