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    Baltimore's Inner Harbor

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    German pyramid
    Scott A.

    This is a review for Baltimore's authentic Christmas village. Held at Inner Harbor. The holiday German village set up for 2023 was quite remarkable and fun. There are loads of food options all traditional German style food from Bratwurst to smoked salami, chocolates, potatoes, along with all sorts of wonderful, hot beverages, both alcoholic, and non-alcoholic. I especially liked the Irish coffee, spiced mold cider in the hot chocolate with a touch of Baileys. The other nice aspect was being able to pick up a mug or Stein as a remembrance from the days events that was more economical cost to refill once it was purchased. However, I do suggest if everybody's going to get one to go into the German village and buy the three for 20 instead of three individually. There's plenty of room to maneuver around, and the flow moves pretty quickly in and out. The only difficulty was in the German Village under the tent when you wanted to get in line to see the traditional German style, holiday, decorations, and chocolates, but the line did move pretty quickly. The only huge issue we had was to poor WiFi onsite that caused many vendors to post cash only. Suggest someone looks into that as the chocolate booth had to turn-away credit card sales. We enjoyed the Salami Raclette Sandwich, Alpine Cheese Fries(vegetarian) with Swiss Cheese, Smoked Glazed Bacon, and Pretzels with German mustard. All of which were hot nicely prepared and delicious. We were also able to reserve parking right across the street from the venue for $20 online that offered a three minute walk to the venue. Everyone that served us polite and helpful and the atmosphere around entire village was festive. To top off the day before we left the Ravens band played for us as the Majesty came into dock. We enjoyed the day and spent a little over 4 hours checking out the shops, listening to music and enjoying some fantastic food! Highly recommended!

    Shelby Z.

    Baltimore's Inner Harbor was a lovely introduction to what sights there are to see downtown. We took a stroll through here after visiting the aquarium and ran into a lot of cool things. There's shops, restaurants, paddle boats, pirate ships, and a stunning view all around you. Even on a Monday afternoon, there were quite a bit of others exploring as well. I also recommend checking out Rash Field Park at the end of the harbor - It's the best view of the skyline!

    Frog
    John B.

    The Inner Harbor is the most impressive part of Baltimore, dynamic and full of intriguing stops, splendid views, and all sorts of people. It is largely walkable, and some water taxis traverse the area as well. There's always something to do, but there's also always some construction hassle. Despite the notoriously goofy trash wheels that are supposed to be cleaning out the streams that feed into the harbor, it still isn't clean water. With some more work, the harbor can still get better.

    Michael L.

    Living and trying to start a family in the 1990's Inner Harbor was challenging and exciting. Neighborhood parks and local charm along with job opportunities made the area very attractive at that time.The Renaissance and Sheraton Hotels were perfect with their views and pedestrian bridges. The baseball and football franchises were the best. All accolades from out of town quests. Watching "The Wire" on HBO, there was always hope for improving the many urban issues. Visiting recently, I am saddened by the closure of the Gallery Place mall and the nearly abandoned Harborplace, all costing around $100 M. The nearby empty office spaces and attempted renewals of Lexington and Cross Street Markets are symptomatic of an underlying weak economy and residual Covid issues. Still charming and worth the visit. All the pieces matter.

    The inner harbor
    Scott H.

    Baltimore's inner harbor is always a great place for a walk on a nice evening. The crowd can get a little sketchy, but as long as you keep your eyes open you should be fine. Always a nice view of the waterfront and the old power plant building never gets old.

    Jeremy J.

    This is the best thing in my opinion that we did in Baltimore. We saw a lot of sites did a lot of different things in Baltimore I'd say the inner harbor is definitely where it's at. It's got the most shops and restaurants activities and fun things to do parking is not fun. I think we paid 20 something dollars just a Park for two hours or so so that wasn't fun. What does a definitely a lively fun and happy place that has a lot of good things to do

    Andres A.

    Visited Baltimore for the first time and really enjoyed visiting the Inner Harbor area. We visited several museums for our grandkids to enjoy and walking the area was great. They had plenty of sites to see and wonderful restaurants to dine in. I really enjoyed my first visit there and plan on going back again. As we dined and visited several places everyone we spoke to from the area seemed so nice and pleasant.

    Angie Y.

    Beautiful area of Maryland that is worth the walk. I would park closer to the surburban area of Baltimore and walk approximately 20-30 minutes along the water to get to this area. Tons of restaurants, bars, outdoor entertainment that makes you feel like you've really arrived at a scenic coastal landscape. Lots of runners, cyclists and people with their families and dogs in the hot summer months.

    Phil H.

    Baltimore's Inner Harbor is a touristy place, no doubt, but it's also a fun spot to dine and party along the water. Yes, there some cheesy spots like Ripley's Believe It Or Not, Dick's Last Resort, and HardRock along with some fast-foody chain joints, and Phillips Seafood. Yet you can also drink and enjoy eating outside on the water with live music and DJ's on floating platforms. I had a pretty solid meal at Phillips and dug in to some crabcake. Some shopping is also close by, and hotels within a quick walk. There is a decent amount to see and do and the national aquarium is also here. I went out for a morning run and it's a great spot to get your fitness in as the views are nice. It's very clean and I didn't see garbage or litter anywhere. Why only 3 stars? Other than the overall touristy vibe there is a strange homeless population that wanders the area at all hours, and even more so during the evenings. It's an unsavory element here that makes one feel a bit unsafe. I also noticed pretty much no police presence at all in the area, which I would have liked to see especially later at night when heading back to the hotel after an evening out. Still, if staying in the area for a show at the convention center, or in town for a weekend getaway, the Inner Harbor is worth a visit or two.

    Dirty water edge
    L.A. K.

    We went to lunch and then decided to walk around. It's dirty. Many stores are closed. No one will let you use the bathroom, even when shopping in the stores. One store tells you to go to another and the chain of no bathrooms continues. So frustrating. We were looking forward to spending a day having lunch, shopping and the aquarium. We lost our patience and decided to go back to NY and spend our money there

    Light it up 2018 schedule
    Whitley D.

    If you are a local or just visiting this is a great spot to visit! Baltimore may not have the best reputation but I am telling you this area is so beautiful! It has grown so much! The aquarium and several restaurants and museums are right around to enjoy. There is constantly some type of event from BGE light festival to a concert happens right around the inner harbor. Depending on the time you visit they do have a ice rink as well, which is so much fun! The parking can be a bit tricky but I would suggest you do some research before coming if you aren't familiar because it can be a pain unless you just park in a garage. Also depending on what you are interested in doing while there can help with the parking. Some of the cruises and events have certain parking garages they have partnered with so you get discounted parking, so take that into account. If you go during the weekends you will definitely see street music players and different side shows for money. Some are really interesting! The inner harbor is a great family, date night or a late night with your friends area! Go out and enjoy a good time!

    The Our Baltimore Mural framed art made by The Charm'tastic Mile.
    Charm'tastic M.

    The new 'Our Baltimore' Wall Mural had its completion celebration at the Renaissance Harborplace hosted by The Charm'tastic Mile. The majestic art breath's a bit of fresh air to downtown and the Inner Harbor.

    Larissa G.

    Meh? At the time of writing this review, I have stayed in an Inner Harbor hotel twice in two years - plus there have been multiple days where I traveled through the city without staying overnight. So I've been in Baltimore's Inner Harbor a fair number of times in recent memory. Even with those repeat visits, Baltimore's Inner Harbor doesn't stand out in my memory - it certainly doesn't strike me as a particularly special cultural touchstone. Instead, it strikes me as a central tourist spot filled with chain stores and cheesy souvenir shops. And none of the eateries here are exceptional, either, at least not in my experience. (My best meals in Baltimore have definitely been in smaller surrounding neighborhoods, which each feature their own local restaurants and hole-in-the-wall dining options.) Combine the so-so food and shopping options with some of the highest parking prices I've ever seen, and most of the Inner Harbor ranges from forgettable to downright frustrating. The exception to this seems to be the aquarium, which is worthy of its own review. Put simply, it's fantastic, and definitely helps to elevate the Inner Harbor as a whole. Boat watching can also be enjoyable if the weather is good and there's a lot happening in the area. Final thoughts: make some time to visit the Inner Harbor if only to check out the aquarium and to say you visited the Inner Harbor. After your visit, however, consider spending rest of your day in an area like Fells Point - which, in my opinion, is just as beautiful and much more enjoyable.

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    Fells Point - 01.20.25 Brown's Wharf

    Fells Point

    4.4(72 reviews)
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    ** 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.

    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

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    Saint Anthony Italian Festival

    Saint Anthony Italian Festival

    4.7(9 reviews)
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    We stopped by the Italian festival on Saturday afternoon to see what was happening after driving…read moreby! So glad that we stopped in, there was so much to take in! The live music and dancing was so fun, there were even hula hoops all around! We tried fresh pizza slices, salads and the best calamari I've ever had with a lemonade and Italian iced tea to wash it all down. As someone who is not Italian, it was super cool to stop in and enjoy pieces of Italian culture and support an awesome Baltimore community! We will definitely be back next year!

    Italian Festival in lil' Italy in Baltimore provides a wonderful experience for us who are not…read moreliving in Baltimore and want to get out of bubble of the usual, mundane things. It has free parking, free entertainment, visit to a National Historic landmark (1881 ornate Italian style church), a lot of great vendors and amazing foods. The "gladiators" pass you by on your way to watch a game of bocce ball. People are friendly as this is a block party festival that gives you a feeling that you are one big family. Very easy to start conversation and harder to end it. I learned today that the meat is not what makes calzone but the dough that hosts the meat inside. The meet was good but the dough was memorable. Speaking about the dough - how about delicious sweet fried dough for $3 that is impossible to finish by one person - even if you are a true Italian. I was advised by two elderly Italian ladies, "take real sugar because the powder sugar is too messy, and have sugar on both sides." I am sorry that I did not try meatballs but I can testify that calzone and pizza were the first class and worth the trip. I am very tempted to repeat the experience on a similar event - August 19 and 20, 2017 - this time just a saint will be different (St Gabriel in August).

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