Donna’s Guidebook: Your Baltimore Visit
Food scene
Cute little neighborhood shop and eatery with unique cheeses, assortment of wine. Enjoy oysters on the half shell at the bar. 1125 South Charles Street 1/2 block south of the Cross Street Market.
Cheese Galore and More
1125 South Charles StreetCute little neighborhood shop and eatery with unique cheeses, assortment of wine. Enjoy oysters on the half shell at the bar. 1125 South Charles Street 1/2 block south of the Cross Street Market.
A must-see during your visit. This market has many food vendors where you can grab a quick bite, or hang out at Watershed for fabulous food; hear music on select days/nights.
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Cross Street Market
1065 S Charles StA must-see during your visit. This market has many food vendors where you can grab a quick bite, or hang out at Watershed for fabulous food; hear music on select days/nights.
Great ice-cream place! The one in our neighborhood is at 901 Light Street.
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BMORE LICKS
2437 Eastern AveGreat ice-cream place! The one in our neighborhood is at 901 Light Street.
Best bagels in Baltimore! and they are located at at 915 Light Street in our neighborhood! Open 7 days. It gets crowded on the weekend, so be prepared to either go early or wait in line after 10 or 10:30 am. They open at 7 am on the weekend, 6 am during the week, and close at 2 pm every day.
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Sam's Bagels
915 Light StBest bagels in Baltimore! and they are located at at 915 Light Street in our neighborhood! Open 7 days. It gets crowded on the weekend, so be prepared to either go early or wait in line after 10 or 10:30 am. They open at 7 am on the weekend, 6 am during the week, and close at 2 pm every day.
Tia Wilkes, the owner, has created this cute little candy boutique located at 1037 Light Street. Please stop by to see her! Even if you don't have a sweet tooth, you can buy candy gifts for your loved ones. If you have a sweet tooth, then you are in for a treat!
Ohh So Sweet Candy Boutique
1037 Light StreetTia Wilkes, the owner, has created this cute little candy boutique located at 1037 Light Street. Please stop by to see her! Even if you don't have a sweet tooth, you can buy candy gifts for your loved ones. If you have a sweet tooth, then you are in for a treat!
Great Neighborhood coffee shop. I like that it is open with seating outside. Muffins are GREAT! Be sure to visit Morning Mugs during your stay. Just 3 blocks from here at 15 W Hughes St, Baltimore, MD 21230
Morning Mugs Coffee
15 W Hughes StGreat Neighborhood coffee shop. I like that it is open with seating outside. Muffins are GREAT! Be sure to visit Morning Mugs during your stay. Just 3 blocks from here at 15 W Hughes St, Baltimore, MD 21230
One of my guests who is from Thailand eats at this restaurant every time he comes to Baltimore. It is authentic Thai cuisine and the food is delicious!
Be More Thai
One of my guests who is from Thailand eats at this restaurant every time he comes to Baltimore. It is authentic Thai cuisine and the food is delicious!
I've eaten here more than several times and like the food and the service. Surprisingly good considering that we are not geographically close to Mexico :-)
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Blue Agave Restaurant
1032 Light StI've eaten here more than several times and like the food and the service. Surprisingly good considering that we are not geographically close to Mexico :-)
Casual pub dining. When there is an Oriole or Ravens game happening, expect this pub to be crowded with enthusiastic fans! Definitely not a quiet dining experience :-)
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Mother's Federal Hill Grille
1113 S Charles StCasual pub dining. When there is an Oriole or Ravens game happening, expect this pub to be crowded with enthusiastic fans! Definitely not a quiet dining experience :-)
This is a fun place to eat. Not only does it offer a varied menu, the space is also accommodating: the first floor has a bar with overhead monitors so that you can watch sports, and it offers indoor dining in booths or tables and features live music usually in late afternoon / early evening. Upstairs is open air with another bar, tables and live music (call for music schedule).
Watershed
This is a fun place to eat. Not only does it offer a varied menu, the space is also accommodating: the first floor has a bar with overhead monitors so that you can watch sports, and it offers indoor dining in booths or tables and features live music usually in late afternoon / early evening. Upstairs is open air with another bar, tables and live music (call for music schedule).
This is a quaint restaurant with fresh and delicious food and offers options for vegetarians.
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SoBo Cafe
6 W Cross StThis is a quaint restaurant with fresh and delicious food and offers options for vegetarians.
Neighborhoods
Otterbein, which is where you are staying at The Sanctuary, borders Federal Hill which features Federal Hill park and Riverside park. The famous Cross Street market is 5 blocks from here. Check it out for lots of activity and good eats. Many other restaurants and nightlife are nearby.
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Federal Hill Park
300 Warren AveOtterbein, which is where you are staying at The Sanctuary, borders Federal Hill which features Federal Hill park and Riverside park. The famous Cross Street market is 5 blocks from here. Check it out for lots of activity and good eats. Many other restaurants and nightlife are nearby.
Hampden neighborhood is 5 miles north of here within the city limits. This quaint neighborhood features musicians, artists, healers, community events. The main drag is 36th Street, "The Avenue". The annual summer HonFest is a Baltimore must do! honfest.net/plan-your-visit/. The winter annual event, Miracle on 34th Street, is a christmas street holiday show. And for healing arts, go for an acupuncture treatment on Wednesday nights at community acupuncture offered by Nicholas from 5 - 7 pm on The Avenue in Hampden at St. Lukes church. Sliding scale $11 -$111.
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Hampden
Hampden neighborhood is 5 miles north of here within the city limits. This quaint neighborhood features musicians, artists, healers, community events. The main drag is 36th Street, "The Avenue". The annual summer HonFest is a Baltimore must do! honfest.net/plan-your-visit/. The winter annual event, Miracle on 34th Street, is a christmas street holiday show. And for healing arts, go for an acupuncture treatment on Wednesday nights at community acupuncture offered by Nicholas from 5 - 7 pm on The Avenue in Hampden at St. Lukes church. Sliding scale $11 -$111.
You are in Otterbein. Explore this quaint, quiet, family friendly neighborhood with cobblestone streets and pocket parks sprinkled throughout. Take a leisurely stroll and rest on one of the park benches. Sharp Street borders the western side, Light Street borders the eastern side, Henrietta borders the southern side, and Conway borders the northern side.
Otterbein
You are in Otterbein. Explore this quaint, quiet, family friendly neighborhood with cobblestone streets and pocket parks sprinkled throughout. Take a leisurely stroll and rest on one of the park benches. Sharp Street borders the western side, Light Street borders the eastern side, Henrietta borders the southern side, and Conway borders the northern side.
Health and wellness
The Well Acupuncture, Massage and Wellness
740 Light StreetYou must book in advance. Great massages and acupuncture.
This is a great place to pamper yourself with facials and other beauty treatments. The technicians are knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Visit at 1238 Light Street
The Loft - brow|lash|skin
1238 Light StreetThis is a great place to pamper yourself with facials and other beauty treatments. The technicians are knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Visit at 1238 Light Street
Sports
Catch a ball game here. Sometimes there are concerts. A fun place to go! And it's just a 10 minute walk from The Sanctuary.
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Oriole Park at Camden Yards
333 W Camden StCatch a ball game here. Sometimes there are concerts. A fun place to go! And it's just a 10 minute walk from The Sanctuary.
This is just a 6 minute walk from here. When you exit the gated entry, turn left, walk through the park, turn right to walk over the bridge and the stadium is on your left.
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M&T Bank Stadium
1101 Russell StThis is just a 6 minute walk from here. When you exit the gated entry, turn left, walk through the park, turn right to walk over the bridge and the stadium is on your left.
A fun place within walking distance.. Even if you have never played golf, this is a great place to try!
Topgolf
A fun place within walking distance.. Even if you have never played golf, this is a great place to try!
Shops
Monesha, the owner of Pandora's box, is very welcoming and has created a cute little boutique with a variety of items from books to socks to towels, hats, etc, etc, etc, You will find some gifts unique to Baltimore. Go visit her at 50 East Cross Street.
Pandora's Box Boutique
50 East Cross StreetMonesha, the owner of Pandora's box, is very welcoming and has created a cute little boutique with a variety of items from books to socks to towels, hats, etc, etc, etc, You will find some gifts unique to Baltimore. Go visit her at 50 East Cross Street.
Go visit Roberto at 9/10 Condition Sneaker Boutique. Great and unique selection of men and boy's sneakers. And ladies, you can wear boy's shoes: size 6.5 ladies = size 5 in boys
9/10 Condition Sneaker Boutique
1123 Light StGo visit Roberto at 9/10 Condition Sneaker Boutique. Great and unique selection of men and boy's sneakers. And ladies, you can wear boy's shoes: size 6.5 ladies = size 5 in boys
For book lovers, music lovers and lovers of vinyl records, this is a hidden gem and is directly behind the church where you are staying! Definitely worth visiting!
Protean Books & Records
836 Leadenhall StFor book lovers, music lovers and lovers of vinyl records, this is a hidden gem and is directly behind the church where you are staying! Definitely worth visiting!
Parks
Riverside park is about a 15 minute walk from here. A great place for kids (public pool, playground), teenagers (skateboarding place), fitness folks (walking trail and various workout stations), animal lovers (friendly dog park) and just about anyone who wants to go for a stroll, a picnic or hang out on a park bench to relax and watch passers-by.
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Riverside Park
Riverside park is about a 15 minute walk from here. A great place for kids (public pool, playground), teenagers (skateboarding place), fitness folks (walking trail and various workout stations), animal lovers (friendly dog park) and just about anyone who wants to go for a stroll, a picnic or hang out on a park bench to relax and watch passers-by.
To experience a beautiful view of the harbor, take a 15-minute walk to Federal Hill Park. Sunsets are gorgeous here!
Federal Hill Park
To experience a beautiful view of the harbor, take a 15-minute walk to Federal Hill Park. Sunsets are gorgeous here!
Bars and Breweries
This is one brewery that locals love and as an added benefit, it caters to gluten free customers.
Checkerspot Brewing Company
1421 S Sharp StThis is one brewery that locals love and as an added benefit, it caters to gluten free customers.
P.A.L.M. (Pretty Awesome Live Music) is a local pub with live music and open mic night. Call for music lineup.
Locals Only
P.A.L.M. (Pretty Awesome Live Music) is a local pub with live music and open mic night. Call for music lineup.
Though not in the neighborhood (it's about 4 miles away, so grab an Uber or lyft to get you there) this is a great place to chill and have some wine. They have music on Tuesdays from 6 pm - 9 pm. It is situated in a repurposed warehouse, so it is a unique and fun place to visit.
The Wine Collective
Though not in the neighborhood (it's about 4 miles away, so grab an Uber or lyft to get you there) this is a great place to chill and have some wine. They have music on Tuesdays from 6 pm - 9 pm. It is situated in a repurposed warehouse, so it is a unique and fun place to visit.