Kristi’s guidebook
Interactive Pirate Adventure
Urban Pirates is an interactive pirate ship adventure. There are family cruises as well as adult BYO Grog cruises. You can book your tickets on their website www.urbanpirates.com
And I work there! Come sail with your friendly air bnb host as my pirate persona, Silver Ann!
19 locals recommend
Urban Pirates
911 S Ann StUrban Pirates is an interactive pirate ship adventure. There are family cruises as well as adult BYO Grog cruises. You can book your tickets on their website www.urbanpirates.com
And I work there! Come sail with your friendly air bnb host as my pirate persona, Silver Ann!
Sightseeing
This is an awesome hidden gem. On Saturdays you can ride the elevator for a small fee and actually go into the clock tower. They tell about the history of the building. The rest of the tower is filled with working artist studios who let you watch them work and sometimes give samples. This is one of my favorite things to take out of towners to do.
14 locals recommend
Bromo Seltzer Tower
21 S Eutaw StThis is an awesome hidden gem. On Saturdays you can ride the elevator for a small fee and actually go into the clock tower. They tell about the history of the building. The rest of the tower is filled with working artist studios who let you watch them work and sometimes give samples. This is one of my favorite things to take out of towners to do.
The second oldest zoo in the nation. The Baltimore zoo is awesome. From city sights to sudden deep woods, this surprising treasure is worth the visit. It's not too large and great for small children. It has a train ride, interactive exhibits, and the food is actually really good too.
Only a few miles from here, great easy parking, and next to Rawlings Conservatory and Druid Hill Park.
181 locals recommend
The Maryland Zoo
1 Safari PlThe second oldest zoo in the nation. The Baltimore zoo is awesome. From city sights to sudden deep woods, this surprising treasure is worth the visit. It's not too large and great for small children. It has a train ride, interactive exhibits, and the food is actually really good too.
Only a few miles from here, great easy parking, and next to Rawlings Conservatory and Druid Hill Park.
An amazing green house experience, inexpensive and beautiful. Next to the Maryland Zoo.
14 locals recommend
Rawlings Conservatory
3100 Swann DrAn amazing green house experience, inexpensive and beautiful. Next to the Maryland Zoo.
This is an awesome time, especially for lovers of trains and history.
94 locals recommend
B&O Railroad Museum
901 W Pratt StThis is an awesome time, especially for lovers of trains and history.
Historic
Francis Scott Key wrote the words to what would become the star spangled banner at this historic landmark. It's very well done and also not too intense if you have small children.
193 locals recommend
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
2400 E Fort AveFrancis Scott Key wrote the words to what would become the star spangled banner at this historic landmark. It's very well done and also not too intense if you have small children.
This is the oldest cathedral in America. You can stop in after Sunday Mass for a free tour. It's very cool.
22 locals recommend
The Baltimore Basilica
409 Cathedral StThis is the oldest cathedral in America. You can stop in after Sunday Mass for a free tour. It's very cool.
It's been renovated so you can go inside. It's a tight high climb but very cool to experience. Only about 4 people can go up at a time.
93 locals recommend
Washington Monument
It's been renovated so you can go inside. It's a tight high climb but very cool to experience. Only about 4 people can go up at a time.
Hiking/ Walking
The Jones Falls Trail is a system throughout Baltimore that is both natural and urban. There is access to it both north and south bound a few blocks from our house.
Jones Falls Trail
The Jones Falls Trail is a system throughout Baltimore that is both natural and urban. There is access to it both north and south bound a few blocks from our house.
A park with gardens, trails, and historic structures. Drivable from our home, plenty of parking.
31 locals recommend
Cylburn Arboretum
A park with gardens, trails, and historic structures. Drivable from our home, plenty of parking.
Arts
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
1212 Cathedral StJust a short walk away from our front door.
This is a mix of comedy and magic and honestly such a great time. I took my whole family. Not everyone knows about it so I am happy to recommend it.
15 locals recommend
Illusions Bar and Lounge
1025 S Charles StThis is a mix of comedy and magic and honestly such a great time. I took my whole family. Not everyone knows about it so I am happy to recommend it.
Food scene
Located inside the historic Belvedere Hotel, this speakeasy style bar and restaurant is a local favorite.
54 locals recommend
The Owl Bar
1 E Chase StLocated inside the historic Belvedere Hotel, this speakeasy style bar and restaurant is a local favorite.
Local spirits Cheers!
Owned by a buddy, this brewery is a great location for beer enthusiasts.
19 locals recommend
Peabody Heights Brewery
401 E 30th StOwned by a buddy, this brewery is a great location for beer enthusiasts.
A taste of Dublin right here in Baltimore. I've been to the Guinness factory in Ireland- it's amazing, and our local one brings the same high standards to the experience.
38 locals recommend
Guinness Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House
5001 Washington BlvdA taste of Dublin right here in Baltimore. I've been to the Guinness factory in Ireland- it's amazing, and our local one brings the same high standards to the experience.
Walking distance. Great food and locally brewed beer. It's got three vibes; a fancy dinner room, casual tables and socializing, and more of a gritty after hours basement.
144 locals recommend
Brewer's Art
1106 N Charles StWalking distance. Great food and locally brewed beer. It's got three vibes; a fancy dinner room, casual tables and socializing, and more of a gritty after hours basement.