I went to a Friday night baseball game and a Fourth of July fireworks event…read more I ordered kids meals at the concession stands. There is not much variety of food at the concessions. The food is okay. The whole facility is well kept. Everything is in very good condition and well maintained. I didn't see one piece of trash on the floor and if there was trash on the floor it was cleaned up quickly. There is not a bad seat in the house. You can sit up close or in the upper seats and still have a great seat, unless you are near the outfield. The staff are very helpful. The only problem with the stadium is the heat that gets trapped in the walkway on hot days. We stood in the concession line and my nieces and nephews nearly exhausted themselves because of the heat.

Ripken Field is home to the Aberdeen Ironbirds; the single-A minor league affiliate of the…read moreBaltimore Orioles. I've passed the stadium many times as it's located just off Interstate 95 in northern Maryland and can be seen from the highway. It's one of the few minor league ballparks I've visited with free parking. Tickets are a bit more expensive than other minor league games I've been to, but still substantially cheaper than attending a MLB game, and you're much closer to the action on the field. There doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the ballpark, and the sightlines are great regardless of where you're sitting. There are picnic tables and a kids play area set up in left field. As is typical of sporting venues, concessions are overpriced and the hot dogs, nachos, ice cream, and other food items our group tried were pretty underwhelming in terms of quality. The team store had a decent variety of merchandise, but was similarly overpriced. Many of the concession stands were closed with low attendance for an April game against the Brooklyn Cyclones, but I'm sure they open up when the summer season ramps up and attendance rises. Overall, it was a fun and low maintenance day at the ballpark, but I'd rank the overall experience a 3.5/5 at best compared to other minor league ballparks I've been to.

After having an atrocious time navigating Northwest Stadium for the Bruno Mars concert, I was…read moreexpecting the same at M&T Bank for BTS but that was not the case at all...instead we got: - Extra roomy seats - The kindest and most helpful security / traffic controllers - Easy check in - Clean, efficient bathrooms (even for women!) - Amazing views and energy all around - Convenient exit right off 95 (no dealing with circling around neighborhoods for hours) - Lots of parking lot options (if you can, I found Lot O to be an excellent choice) The day we went we were dealing with a tornado watch and I was impressed with how they handled everything to ensure everyone's safety. I can't definitely see why more and more artists are choosing to host concerts here over DC. To quote the famous J-Hope: "I want more Baltimore!"

Was here for the bts concert a few days ago. The stadium itself is lovely, spacious, very…read moreaccessible by public transportation and walking if you are at a local hotel. Lots of food options. The negatives would be the line management could be better and the security/check-in for the hundreds of VIP was just two stations and caused it to be incredibly slow. Also no security to check the lines and countless people were cutting. Also the lines for women's restrooms was so long they commandeered the men's bathroom. I realize a lot of that is how heavily skewed a bts concert is towards women but still, maybe need to consider more stalls inside the women's bathrooms. All in all though, a pretty good venue for a concert so the stadium itself is 4 stars.

Definitely one of the first places to visit if you're in the Inner Harbor area of Baltimore. We…read morestopped by as our first stop when staying in the neighborhood, since the vantage point provides perspectives and ideas of all the other places to visit afterwards. The harbor views are beautiful and vast, and the signage within the observation area talk about all the neighborhoods and give a history of Baltimore. There's even a small section dedicated to honor the memories of Marylanders lost in the 9/11 attack. Pricing is very reasonable at just $8 per person, and the elevator ride to the top is quick.

We were in Baltimore for the weekend and staying about two blocks from the inner harbor. My…read morehusband suggested going to this place Saturday morning. It was a great idea. Pricing is only 8 dollars for each adult which is a great price to go up to the 27th floor of the World Trade Center. There are four different sides of the building with written panels explaining what landmarks and buildings are out in that direction. The views are spectacular. They also have tributes to those from Maryland who perished in the World Trade Center in New York on 9-11. There are also several panels listing movies filmed in Baltimore and famous people from Maryland.

Huge space, large bathrooms, lots of days for league play, friendly staff AND CHEAP POOL PRICES!!read more

Nice pool hall with a lot of pool tables. Some of the tables in the back probably need to be…read morere-felted, but overall all the tables are in good condition. The drinks and food are reasonably priced. I like getting their flatbreads. I did have an incident where someone else's drinks were put on my tab, so I usually pay as I go now. Water is not free and they do not allow you to bring any outside food or drinks, including your own water bottle. They have tournaments on the weekends usually so it does get busy then. They also have a big private parking lot.

Bottom Line: A small museum but worth a stop if riding on a streetcar sounds like fun…read more I think vintage streetcars are neat and I'm always intrigued by off-the-beaten-path museums so the Baltimore Streetcar Museum was a perfect stop for me this past weekend. Even better, they were having "dollar days" so admission was only $1. The museum is small and underwhelming but the ride on a historic streetcar was super fun! Actually, the museum has three streetcars from different eras and you can ride all of them if you'd like. The conductor on our streetcar was knowledgeable and entertaining. I liked that he rang the bell every time someone boarded just as the conductor would have done back in the day. Even better, after we rode out to the turnaround point he stopped the streetcar and without saying anything, got up from his seat and switched the signs on the front and sides of the car that stated the route/destination. This was funny because the streetcar rides on a closed track and it probably only goes about one mile before turning around. It was at this point in our journey that he also told us the history of streetcars. This museum is small but it is a neat experience and it represents the dedication of many volunteers so I must give a shout out to those who make this place possible. Thanks for keeping history alive in Bal'mor.

Hidden gem preserving a piece of bygone Baltimore history and you can ride multiple 100+ year old…read morestreetcars too. The exhibit is quite interesting and shows how Baltimore's long-defunct streetcar system helped shape the city into what it is today. They offer frequent rides on multiple streetcars throughout the day on their 3/4 mile track that are included in the $10 admission. The day I visited there were 3 streetcars operating, one about 75 years old, another about 115, and another almost 125 years old. One of the streetcars broke down en route (ironically the ~75 year old PCC which was relatively the newest) but to the staff's credit they were able to improvise a clever solution involving sticking a screwdriver into the gear box to get it running again so we didn't have to walk back to the museum. The people working here really know their stuff about these machines! Overall highly recommend, it's very friendly for both adults and kids. Only thing to note is it's only open on Sundays from noon-5PM

I visited Eubie Blake to see an exhibit of Megan Lewis's paintings (on view October 9-November 20,…read more2021) with a friend, and we were really blown away by the work in the gallery. I'll definitely return for another gallery visit (the exhibits/shows change all the time)! But Eubie Blake is more than a gallery, even during COVID times! It offers live music (Eubie Live!), classes, and events. It's not very clear to me what they're doing right now during COVID, and their website isn't great at providing information about their hours or how to visit (I wasn't sure, for example, if you needed to have a pre-selected time to visit the galleries during COVID or not - the answer is no). If you happen by and they're open, stop in! There's some really great art in those galleries! I hope to return for some jazz sometime soon!

How did I not know about this place? I went to attend a gala that was being held in the space and…read moregot to see the amazing exhibits they had in the gallery at the time. My understanding is they rotate and if they are anything like the one that was on display the night of the gala it is worth the visit. I not only got to take in an amazing event with some wonderful ballet dancers I also got to see some great art and take in some Baltimore history. Can't wait to come back for more things.

Stopped by the Wine Village yesterday. It was a great day weather wise. This was my first time at…read morethis event. It's an annual event that only lasts about a month. It will be ending June 1st so you have a few weeks. It's kid and pet friendly. It's free admission. Parking is tricky but not impossible. There are seats available - you can bring your own chairs but on weekends it's packed. Get there right at opening time (1 pm on weekends, 3 pm on weekdays). We didn't bother bringing any chairs and really don't need it. We were able to get a table. There's international and local wines and spirits available. They don't really offer tastings. You just have to buy a glass or a bottle. I think it would be beneficial to offer tastings at a small cost that way you can know what you may like and want to purchase. The wines were a bit pricey. One of my favorite local wineries was here, Boordy's! The wine slushies in the pouches were popular. We tried the red wine sangria and agreed it was just ok. We stopped by the kebab spot. I tried the steak kebab in a pita and it was ok. Had to pay separately for the sauces. Way overpriced for what you get honestly. It's a cute event and something that was on my bucket list. I may possibly visit again before it's gone but if I miss it, oh well!

Super cute little German wine celebration. It's essentially the Christmas Village but wine from…read morelocal wineries!

Great. It was Hip. Cool, Fun. Mostly 20s and 30's with a smattering of 40's and 50…read mores. It located next to the inner harbor and a great neighborhood to live in and when they close the streets for the festival it is lined with food trucks and market carts. You could sample any drink from any of the local bars and pubs and I even saw a micro. Food ranged from Crab cakes to Ribs from NC to everything in between. Music flowed from bars and pubs and some were even staged outside. Got to see a Jersey Shore/Philly band there called STELLAR MOJO who were great. Hip hop, top 40, rap, You name it they did it, TIP: Don't wear heels. Lots of cobblestones.

Mark you calendar and don't miss it next year. It has the right mix- music, food and alcohol:) its…read morea family and pet friendly place so get your furry friends along! Parking is a challenge but we got good garage nearby with short walk.