City of Baltimore I could swear I already did a review. There's so much history here. There's lots…read moreof places I still want to visit. One of the historic sites I would visit is Parks Sausage Company. It was the first African American owned company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Parks Sausage Company, was headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Parks Sausage was successful because of its founder, Henry Parks. Parks started the company in 1951 with only two employees. Under his supervision, the company grew into a multimillion dollar business with almost 300 employees. Parks trained black and white workers. In his factory, he helped advance racial integration in the workplace. As an African American businessman, Parks knew he would be under increased scrutiny. Inside his factory he kept close watch over the sausage recipe that he had created. Parks would taste his sausage mixture everyday himself and he could tell if the mixture is off by a tiny fraction. Parks wanted to create and maintain a quality product so he introduced sell-by dates to his meat products. In addition, he invited federal inspectors to tour his plant at a time when only state inspectors were required. He did this for two reasons. First, to show how good his products were. Second, to show the community-at-large that African American owned businesses could maintain the same strict standards as white businesses. Baltimoreans didn't just love Parks Sausage, they loved Henry Parks. In 1963, city residents showed their love for Parks by electing him to the Baltimore City Council for two consecutive terms. During his time on the council, Parks pushed for laws that opened public accommodations to African Americans. He also worked to help ease bail requirements. Parks was a lifetime member of the NAACP.  On a local and national level, Henry Parks was recognized for his role as a pioneering African American entrepreneur and civil rights advocate. In 1982, Parks was given the honor of being designated a Distinguished American by the United States Congress. Today, employees at the Parks Sausage Plant, now re-named the Dietz & Watson Plant, no longer make Parks sausage.  But that does not mean that Henry Park's impact as a pioneer in the sausage industry has been forgotten. Everyday, as employees enter and exit work they drive along Henry Parks Jr. Drive and are reminded of Baltimore's original sausage king. NOTE: I want to acknowledge the not for profit Baltimore Heritage Organization for the information I learned about Parks Sausage and Henry Parks who was an important figure in the business community and in history. Every day should be Black History Day as far as I'm concerned. I've got lots of opinions though so you might disagree.

Traversing [Baltimore MD]…read more Baltimore, Maryland's largest city was where we stayed during the MLK long weekend, the epicenter of the Industrial Revolution in the USA. We visited Fell's Point, one of the city's oldest neighborhoods and the focal point of Baltimore. Vibrant Fell's Point, with cobblestone streets and scenic waterfront views is the place for cozy boutique shopping, taprooms, and seafood joints that serve mouthwatering Chesapeake Bay crab and oysters. We had brunch at Barcocina and grabbed a pastry at Pitango Bakery Cafe. Many stops come with a beautiful water view. We missed visiting Fort McHenry, where The Star-Spangled Banner was composed but we did see the gravesite of Edgar Allan Poe at the Westminster Hall and Burial Grounds. So much to do so little time. Hope to be back in MD again, maybe during a warmer season, and maybe even catch Baltimore's birds in act whether it's Ravens or Orioles. Review #3672

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Didn't occur the way I would have liked wish their were more inspectors to move around so…read moreeverything isn't so jam packed. have to miss a day of work because of it but I do appreciate get my call backs for better communication of the situation and the reasons why it has to occur a certain way.

AFRAM this year! Be there or be square. The park sees the largest influx of people during the year…read more Food, music, and culture.

Came for a cookout at a pavillion. Nice long drive around the lake. pavilions were spaced out, with…read morechildren being able to play on the grounds safely.

Historic waterfront neighborhood [Baltimore MD]…read more Did some research while looking for places to visit in Baltimore and bookmarked this neighborhood. Fell's Point is located along the north shore of the Baltimore Harbor and just less than 10 miles from our hotel... we made our way here on MLK Day. Surprisingly, not all the businesses were closed on a holiday. We arrived around 10:30a and found parking. There are a few options for parking including metered parking and convenient lots and garages. We found an open spot on Thames Street. Fell's Point is beautiful as it was once a bustling shipbuilding port. We walked the snowy sidewalks and enjoyed the views of the wharf. Fell's Point is a historic waterfront and one of the oldest neighborhoods in Baltimore. It has served as the home to jazz singer Billie Holiday and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. I loved the cobblestone streets with many waterfront restaurants and bars and the local cute boutiques shops. We had brunch at Barcocina and did some window shopping at the cozy shops. We also shared a pastry purchased from Pitango Bakery Cafe located right there at the waterfront. Review #3664

** 5 Year Review Update **…read more Fells Point continues to be great for the most part. Quality restaurants and boutiques, gorge water views, some of the coolest folks you'd ever meet. Some establishments have left, some have joined. The crowds stay heavy. Sadly lately, the crime has increased making it sometimes difficult to enjoy. Parking is gawd awful, but worth the hustle. I pray this area improves as Baltimore City deserves this.

I wrote that precious review years ago. My heart is broken…read moreas this was my sanctuary to go and watch the Key bridge and take pictures. (Pic posted was 2016) My heart is also broken knowing workers died on it that morning. Just like you and I, they went to work, never to return home.

The only reason this place potentially deserves one star is for the bridge view. I had never been…read moredown there before but anticipated walking around with my dog. Upon exiting our vehicle, we snapped this photo and then left. The park is a complete dump. Broken glass EVERYWHERE. Meaning you probably can't even take one step without stepping on some. I was not risking my dog's paws to stay more than the moment we did. And the activities going on around there (drugs and prostitution) were definitely not something any law abiding citizen wished to be around. I knew this park was in Baltimore City so why I expected anything more...I'm still kicking myself for even giving them the chance.

Good food with plenty of things to do. Family friendly area good for walking around. Enjoy the…read morewater taxi for some sights and moving around to the light house.

I love Baltimore…read more Jeremy and I had plans to meet up with a group of friends to celebrate Chris's birthday at 6pm. But the weather was lovely and we were bored sitting around the apartment so we went to waste some time downtown. We parked in Little Italy and walked the entire promenade for like the 15th time. There's always something to see... this time we saw TWO couples dressed for their wedding, and an entire dinner cruise worth of people wearing white. I see the need for some updates in the area. New neighborhoods are springing up, and old neighborhoods are being gentrified, but the area around the harbor remains the same... only slowly losing its charm to a mishmash of stores that don't offer anything unique, and over-priced restaurants. Though I was glad to see Angeli's pizza - we had Chris's birthday dinner at their Little Italy location last year and had a blast. Rash Field is a hot mess. I don't know what they think they're doing with that space, but it's ugly, broken, unmaintained, and dangerous. It's supposed to be a family friendly place, with a (scary as hell looking, Silent Hill-esque) playground but just a quick look around revealed many places where children should not go. I miss that crazy fountain, and the merry-go-round. But the new marsh area by the aquarium is pretty cool. I would have been absolutely thrilled if the otters had shown themselves, but alas I couldn't find any hint of them. I also adore the paddle dragons. And now there are electric pirate ships. No paddling required! Sadly, they are in no way accessible, but I still enjoy watching them. It's absolutely possible to have a great time at the Inner Harbor without spending any money (except for parking) just people/boat watching. Street performers, such as the dude playing the violin, provide the soundtrack. There are a lot of events held throughout the year in this area. Nothing much was going on when we were there, but the Book Festival is coming up... and the German Christmas Village is fantastic. I highly recommend my city. Go check it out.

One of my favorite place to stop and touch grass connect with nature listen to the water, watch the…read moreducks and just be still. SO calming and relaxing, during my late visit i did notice that you are able to take a water taxi, not sure of where is goes but im sure its a nice ride on the water so i'm definitely going to checking that out this summer.

A beautiful, open land in Canton with fun events, views of Baltimore, and good vibes. Canton…read moreWaterfront Park has been the place to be, especially during the summer. Enjoy First Thursdays during the summer months, food trucks, and other fun events. Sit and have a picnic with friends, or just stroll through during your next walk. Conveniently located in Canton, allowing you to enjoy the park is every way. Parking is available on the street or in the little lot (if there are no events going on) and there is a park bathroom there, as well. My favorite part is enjoying the view of the water, seeing the sails come by, and admiring the boats that are cruising through or pulling up to the waterfront docks!